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Electric multiple unit

SWP SAD BDe 4/8

Built by FFA, SWP, BBC

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
400 kW
536 hp
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the SWP SAD BDe 4/8

Discover the SAD BDe 4/8, an electric train with a distinguished service history in both Switzerland and Italy.

This iconic EMU served with the Appenzeller Bahnen and later with the Società Automobilistica Dolomiti / Südtiroler Autobus Dienst, showcasing its versatility and reliability.

Featuring a 2-car formation and a 1000 mm gauge, the SAD BDe 4/8 is a memorable sight on the railway.

Built by FFA, SWP, and BBC, it boasts a power output of 400 kW and a top speed of 65 km/h, ensuring efficient and dependable journeys.

With its Bo'Bo'+2'2' UIC axle arrangement, this locomotive represents a notable piece of railway engineering, offering robust performance and a distinctive presence.

SWP SAD BDe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byFFA, SWP, BBC
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output400 kW536 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars

Operators of the SWP SAD BDe 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the SAD BDe 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Società Automobilistica Dolomiti / Südtiroler Autobus DienstSAD BDe 4/8Italy
Appenzeller BahnenAB BDe 4/8Switzerland

SWP SAD BDe 4/8 photos

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