SWS ASD BDe 4/4

Built by SWS, BBC

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Weight

25 t

55,116 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1913

Overview of the SWS ASD BDe 4/4

Discover the ASD BDe 4/4 electric multiple unit, a classic Swiss locomotive with a rich history.

Built in 1913 by SWS and BBC, this charming EMU features a 1000 mm gauge and a top speed of 50 km/h.

It proudly served on the Aigle–Sépey–Diablerets and Transports Publics du Chablais (TPC) lines in Switzerland, showcasing the TPC BDe 4/4 livery.

With seating for 40 passengers, a car length of 15.46 meters, and a weight of 25 tons, this locomotive is a testament to Swiss railway heritage.

Its 1.5 kV DC electric system ensures dependable operation on the routes it traversed.

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

Operator	Class	Country
Aigle–Sépey–Diablerets	ASD ABDe 4/4	Switzerland
Aigle–Sépey–Diablerets	ASD BDe 4/4	Switzerland
Transports Publics du Chablais	TPC BDe 4/4	Switzerland