© trainspo.comSWS CJ ABe 4/4
Built by SWS, SAAS, CJ
Overview of the SWS CJ ABe 4/4
Discover the CJ ABe 4/4, an electric multiple unit (EMU) operating on the narrow-gauge Chemins de fer du Jura (CJ) network in Switzerland.
Built in 1973 by SWS, SAAS, and CJ, this unique train boasts a 1000 mm gauge, specifically designed for the Jura region's infrastructure.
The CJ ABe 4/4 offers comfortable seating for 12 passengers in first class and 24 in second class.
Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, it efficiently traverses the scenic Swiss landscape.
Experience the charm of Swiss railways with this distinctive locomotive.
SWS CJ ABe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, SAAS, CJ · 1973 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 1st class 12, 2nd class 24 seats |
Operators of the SWS CJ ABe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the CJ ABe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de fer du Jura | CJ ABe 4/4 | Switzerland |
SWS CJ ABe 4/4 photos
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