© trainspo.comSLM AB BDeh 4/4
Built by SLM, SWA, BBC
Overview of the SLM AB BDeh 4/4
Explore the AB BDeh 4/4, a distinguished electric multiple unit (EMU) crafted by SLM, SWA, and BBC in 1981.
Designed for the 1000 mm gauge, this locomotive is a testament to Swiss railway engineering excellence.
Boasting a power output of 820 kW and a top speed of 65 km/h, the AB BDeh 4/4 delivers dependable and efficient performance.
Its Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration ensures exceptional traction and agility on the Appenzeller Bahnen network.
Weighing 44 tons and measuring 17.41 meters, this train operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system.
The AB BDeh 4/4 embodies the renowned quality and durability of Swiss railways, making it perfect for scenic journeys and daily operations.
SLM AB BDeh 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SWA, BBC · 1981 | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Power output | 820 kW1,100 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Car length | 17.41 m57 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 44 t97,003 lb |
Operators of the SLM AB BDeh 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the AB BDeh 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB BDeh 4/4 | Switzerland |
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