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Electric multiple unit

SLM AB BDeh 4/4

Built by SLM, SWA, BBC

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
820 kW
1,100 hp
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1981
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

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
Built bySLM, SWA, BBC · 1981
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output820 kW1,100 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Car length17.41 m57 ft 1 in
Weight44 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Appenzeller BahnenAB BDeh 4/4Switzerland

SLM AB BDeh 4/4 photos

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