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SWP ABt – photo 1© trainspo.com
Control car

SWP ABt

Built by BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM, SWP

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952–1955
53 units

Overview of the SWP ABt

Explore the SBB Historic ABt, an iconic Swiss control car built between 1952 and 1955.

This historic vehicle, with a top speed of 110 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, is a valuable part of SBB Historic's collection in Switzerland.

Manufactured by renowned companies including BBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM, and SWP, the ABt represents a significant piece of railway history and continues to fascinate enthusiasts.

Discover this important piece of railway heritage.

SWP ABt technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, MFO, SAAS, SLM, SWP · 1952–195553 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the SWP ABt

Railway companies that have operated the ABt, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SBB HistoricSBB Historic ABtSwitzerland

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