SIG OeBB Be 2/4

Built by SIG, BBC, BLS

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Weight

34 t

74,957 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1935

Overview of the SIG OeBB Be 2/4

Discover the historic OeBB Be 2/4 electric multiple unit, a charming piece of Swiss railway heritage.

Built in 1935 by SIG, BBC, and BLS, this locomotive boasts a classic design and a top speed of 90 km/h. It served the Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn with distinction.

Measuring 19.4 meters in length and weighing 34 tons, the Be 2/4 features a standard gauge of 1435 mm. A significant refurbishment in 1975 ensured its continued operational life.

Explore the enduring legacy of the OeBB Be 2/4, a testament to early 20th-century electric traction and a beloved part of Swiss railway history.

SIG OeBB Be 2/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SIG, BBC, BLS · 1935
Refurbished	1975
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Car length	19.4 m63 ft 8 in	63 ft 8 in
Weight	34 t74,957 lb	74,957 lb