© trainspo.comSIG VBZ Be 4/4
Built by SWS, MFO, SIG
Overview of the SIG VBZ Be 4/4
Discover the historic VBZ Be 4/4 tram, a classic piece of Swiss railway engineering.
Built between 1959 and 1960 by SWS, MFO, and SIG, this iconic tram operated primarily with Zurich Public Transport (VBZ) in Switzerland.
It also found service in Ukraine with the Vinnytsia Tramway, under the designation VT Be 4/4.
This Bo'Bo' classified tram runs on a 1000 mm gauge and is powered by 600 V DC electric systems.
With a length of 13.95 meters, width of 2.2 meters, and height of 3.54 meters, the VBZ Be 4/4 represents a significant part of urban transport history.
SIG VBZ Be 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO, SIG · 1959–1960 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 13.95 m45 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.2 m7 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.54 m11 ft 7 in |
Operators of the SIG VBZ Be 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the VBZ Be 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich Public Transport | VBZ Be 4/4 | Switzerland |
| Vinnytsia Tramway | VT Be 4/4 | Ukraine |
SIG VBZ Be 4/4 photos
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