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Electric multiple unit

SWP FART ABDe 6/6

Built by SWP, TIBB

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Weight
45 t
99,208 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1963
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SWP FART ABDe 6/6

Discover the FART ABDe 6/6, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for the Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi in Switzerland.

Built in 1963 by SWP and TIBB, this distinctive locomotive operates on a 1000 mm gauge, making it a unique sight.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a car length of 25 meters, the FART ABDe 6/6 is engineered for reliable regional service.

Its Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a weight of 45 tons highlight its robust construction and capability. This EMU plays a crucial role in the public transport network of the Ticino region.

SWP FART ABDe 6/6 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWP, TIBB · 19632 units
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'
Car length25 m82 ft 0 in
Weight45 t99,208 lb

Operators of the SWP FART ABDe 6/6

Railway companies that have operated the FART ABDe 6/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali TicinesiFART ABDe 6/6Switzerland

SWP FART ABDe 6/6 photos

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