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SWS CFe 2/4 101

Built by SAAS, SWS

Top speed
75 km/h
47 mph
Power output
300 kW
402 hp
Length
20 m
65 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1938
1 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'

Overview of the SWS CFe 2/4 101

Discover the CFe 2/4 101, an iconic Swiss railcar built for passenger service.

Constructed in 1938 by SAAS and SWS, this standard gauge (1435 mm) vehicle offers 60 seats and a top speed of 75 km/h, perfect for regional routes.

With a power output of 300 kW and operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, the CFe 2/4 101 exemplifies railway engineering of its era.

Its Bo'2' axle configuration and 20-meter length make it a captivating historical piece.

Operated by the Betriebsgruppe Triebwagen 101 in Switzerland, this railcar represents a fascinating link to the past of Swiss railway transport.

SWS CFe 2/4 101 technical specifications

Value
Built bySAAS, SWS · 19381 units
Top speed75 km/h47 mph
Power output300 kW402 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'
Capacity60 seats
Length20 m65 ft 7 in
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Operators of the SWS CFe 2/4 101

Railway companies that have operated the CFe 2/4 101, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Betriebsgruppe Triebwagen 101Betriebsgruppe CFe 2/4Switzerland

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