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Electric multiple unit

SIG VRB BDhe 4/4

Built by BBC, SIG, SLM

Top speed
25 km/h
16 mph
Power output
752 kW
1,008 hp
Weight
35.3 t
77,823 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the SIG VRB BDhe 4/4

Discover the VRB BDhe 4/4, a remarkable electric multiple unit designed for the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn in Switzerland. This powerful locomotive boasts a 1435 mm gauge and an impressive 752 kW power output, effortlessly conquering challenging gradients.

Built by BBC, SIG, and SLM, the VRB BDhe 4/4 is known for its robust construction and a top speed of 25 km/h. With a car length of 16.4 meters and a weight of 35.3 tons, it’s a substantial and capable addition to railway operations.

Operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this EMU exemplifies reliability and efficiency in its design, making it a standout in its class.

SIG VRB BDhe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SIG, SLM
Top speed25 km/h16 mph
Power output752 kW1,008 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length16.4 m53 ft 10 in
Weight35.3 t77,823 lb
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Operators of the SIG VRB BDhe 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the VRB BDhe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Vitznau-Rigi BahnVRB BDhe 4/4Switzerland

SIG VRB BDhe 4/4 photos

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