© trainspo.comSWS FB BDe 4/4
Built by SWS, MFO
Overview of the SWS FB BDe 4/4
Discover the FB BDe 4/4, an iconic electric multiple unit that served the Forchbahn in Switzerland.
Built between 1959 and 1966 by SWS and MFO, this unit represents reliability and efficiency on the metre gauge railway.
With a top speed of 65 km/h and a power output of 296 kW, the FB BDe 4/4 is perfectly suited for local rail transport.
The unit offers comfortable seating for 40 passengers in second class, making it an ideal choice for daily commuters.
Characteristic features include its Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a weight of 26 tonnes, contributing to its stability and maneuverability on the narrow lines of the Forchbahn.
This metre gauge trainset is an important part of Swiss railway heritage.
SWS FB BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, MFO · 1959–19668 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Power output | 296 kW397 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 40, 2nd class 40 seats | |
| Weight | 26 t57,320 lb |
Operators of the SWS FB BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the FB BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Forchbahn | FB BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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