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Electric multiple unit

SLM BOB ABDeh 4/4

Built by BBC, SIG, SLM

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Power output
632 kW
848 hp
Weight
40 t
88,185 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge

Overview of the SLM BOB ABDeh 4/4

Discover the BOB ABDeh 4/4, a charming electric multiple unit that once operated on the picturesque routes of the Berner Oberland-Bahnen in Switzerland.

With an impressive power output of 632 kW and a top speed of 70 km/h, it was perfectly equipped for the demanding mountain landscape.

This locomotive, built by BBC, SIG, and SLM, features a 1000 mm gauge and offers seating for 10 first-class passengers and 32 in second class.

Its compact length of 17 meters and a weight of 40 tons made it an agile and efficient vehicle.

The BOB ABDeh 4/4 operated with 1.5 kV DC electric systems, providing a reliable transportation solution.

Experience the history and technology of this special unit, which is part of the rich heritage of Swiss railways. More information can be found at www.juergs.ch.

SLM BOB ABDeh 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SIG, SLM
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Power output632 kW848 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity1st class 10, 2nd class 32 seats
Car length17 m55 ft 9 in
Weight40 t88,185 lb

Operators of the SLM BOB ABDeh 4/4

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

OperatorClassCountry
Berner Oberland-BahnenBOB ABDeh 4/4Switzerland

SLM BOB ABDeh 4/4 photos

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