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Electric multiple unit

SWS B.V.B BDeh 2/4

Built by SWS, MFO

Top speed
35 km/h
22 mph
Weight
19 t
41,888 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1940–1941
6 units

Overview of the SWS B.V.B BDeh 2/4

Discover the historic B.V.B BDeh 2/4, a charming electric multiple unit that once served the scenic Bex–Villars–Bretaye Railway in Switzerland.

Built between 1940 and 1941 by SWS and MFO, this EMU is a significant piece of Swiss railway heritage. Its compact design features a car length of 14.74 meters and a weight of 19 tons, making it well-suited for its operational environment.

The B.V.B BDeh 2/4 offered a comfortable travel experience with a seating capacity of 53 passengers. It operated on a 1000 mm narrow gauge track, reaching a top speed of 35 km/h, perfect for navigating its picturesque route.

This classic locomotive continues to captivate railway enthusiasts and collectors, representing a bygone era of efficient and charming public transport.

SWS B.V.B BDeh 2/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, MFO · 1940–19416 units
Top speed35 km/h22 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity53 seats
Car length14.74 m48 ft 4 in
Weight19 t41,888 lb

Operators of the SWS B.V.B BDeh 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the B.V.B BDeh 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bex–Villars–Bretaye RailwayB.V.B BDeh 2/4Switzerland

SWS B.V.B BDeh 2/4 photos

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