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SLM FO BDeh 2/4 41-45 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

SLM FO BDeh 2/4 41-45

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
55 km/h
34 mph
Power output
430 kW
577 hp
Weight
37 t
81,571 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1941–1942
5 units

Overview of the SLM FO BDeh 2/4 41-45

Discover the FO BDeh 2/4 41-45, a historic electric multiple unit that was once the pride of the Furka Oberalp Bahn in Switzerland.

Built between 1941 and 1942 by SLM and BBC, this fascinating train represents an important piece of Swiss railway heritage.

With a weight of 37 tonnes and a power output of 430 kW, this locomotive was designed to tackle the demanding 1000 mm narrow-gauge lines.

It reached a top speed of 55 km/h, offering solid performance for its operational functions.

Its length of 16.7 meters per car made it suitable for the passenger transport needs of the time on mountain railways.

SLM FO BDeh 2/4 41-45 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC · 1941–19425 units
Top speed55 km/h34 mph
Power output430 kW577 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Car length16.7 m54 ft 9 in
Weight37 t81,571 lb

Operators of the SLM FO BDeh 2/4 41-45

Railway companies that have operated the FO BDeh 2/4 41-45, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Furka Oberalp BahnFO BDeh 2/4Switzerland

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