© trainspo.comSLM BOB ABeh 4/4 II
Built by SLM, BBC
Overview of the SLM BOB ABeh 4/4 II
Discover the BOB ABeh 4/4 II, a remarkable EMU built by SLM and BBC in 1986.
This Swiss electric multiple unit, operating on a 1000 mm gauge track, weighs 45 tons and boasts an impressive power output of 1256 kW.
With a top speed of 70 km/h and utilizing 1.5 kV DC electric systems, it has been a reliable workhorse for Berner Oberland-Bahnen.
The BOB ABeh 4/4 II is a testament to robust engineering and a significant part of Swiss railway heritage, appealing to locomotive enthusiasts.
SLM BOB ABeh 4/4 II technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, BBC · 1986 | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 1,256 kW1,684 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Weight | 45 t99,208 lb |
Operators of the SLM BOB ABeh 4/4 II
Railway companies that have operated the BOB ABeh 4/4 II, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Berner Oberland-Bahnen | BOB ABeh 4/4 II | Switzerland |
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