SWP ABe 8/8

Built by SWP, TIBB

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Weight

59 t

130,073 lb

Length

34 m

111 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1959

4 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SWP ABe 8/8

Discover the ABe 8/8, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that proudly served the Societá Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie (SSIF) in Italy.

Built in 1959 by SWP and TIBB, this locomotive showcases a robust and functional design, measuring 34 meters in length and weighing 59 tons. Its 1000 mm gauge allows it to operate on specific routes, offering a capacity for 113 passengers.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a Bo'Bo'Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the ABe 8/8 stands as a significant example of Italian railway engineering, perfect for exploring charming landscapes.

SWP ABe 8/8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SWP, TIBB · 19594 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'Bo'
Capacity	113 seats
Train length	34 m111 ft 7 in	111 ft 7 in
Weight	59 t130,073 lb	130,073 lb