SWP BDeh 4/4 81-82
Built by SAAS, SLM, SWP
Overview of the SWP BDeh 4/4 81-82
Explore the BDeh 4/4 81-82, a captivating electric railcar that served the Transports Publics du Chablais (TPC) in Switzerland.
Built between 1976 and 1977 by SAAS, SLM, and SWP, this rail vehicle features a 1000 mm gauge and weighs 36.5 tons. Its top speed reaches 40 km/h, making it ideal for local routes.
The BDeh 4/4 81-82 operates with a 700 V DC electric system and boasts a Bo'zz Bo'zz axle configuration, classified according to UIC standards. With a length of 15.4 meters, it's an interesting specimen in the Swiss railway landscape.
This model represents a piece of the Chablais public transport history, a testament to a past era of rail mobility.
SWP BDeh 4/4 81-82 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SAAS, SLM, SWP · 1976–1977 | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'zz Bo'zz | |
| Length | 15.4 m50 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 36.5 t80,469 lb |
Operators of the SWP BDeh 4/4 81-82
Railway companies that have operated the BDeh 4/4 81-82, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports Publics du Chablais | TPC BDeh 4/4 81-82 | Switzerland |
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