© trainspo.comSWP BDeh 4/4
Built by SLM, SWP, BBC
Overview of the SWP BDeh 4/4
Explore the BDeh 4/4, a Swiss electric multiple unit (EMU) built between 1964 and 1980 by SLM, SWP, and BBC.
This robust locomotive boasts a power output of 736 kW and a top speed of 75 km/h, making it well-suited for its operational environment.
With a capacity for 40 passengers and a length of 17.84 meters, the BDeh 4/4 is a reliable and efficient choice for 1000 mm gauge railways.
Classified as Bo'Bo', these units proudly served Die Zentralbahn in Switzerland, playing a vital role in regional transportation.
The BDeh 4/4 exemplifies Swiss railway engineering, combining performance with practical design for local and regional transit needs.
SWP BDeh 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SLM, SWP, BBC · 1964–19808 units | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 736 kW987 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 40 seats | |
| Car length | 17.84 m58 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 48 t105,822 lb |
Operators of the SWP BDeh 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the BDeh 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Die Zentralbahn | ZB BDeh 4/4 | Switzerland |
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