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Electric multiple unit

SWP BDeh 4/4

Built by SLM, SWP, BBC

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
736 kW
987 hp
Weight
48 t
105,822 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1964–1980
8 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

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
Built bySLM, SWP, BBC · 1964–19808 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output736 kW987 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Capacity40 seats
Car length17.84 m58 ft 6 in
Weight48 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Die ZentralbahnZB BDeh 4/4Switzerland

SWP BDeh 4/4 photos

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