SWS OJB Be 4/4

Built by SWS, BBC

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

285 kW

382 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1966–1978

Overview of the SWS OJB Be 4/4

Discover the OJB Be 4/4, a classic EMU that served the Swiss railways of Oberaargau-Jura-Bahnen and Solothurn-Niederbipp-Bahn.

Built by SWS and BBC between 1966 and 1978, this reliable electric multiple unit boasts a top speed of 60 km/h and a capacity of 52 seats, making it ideal for regional lines.

With a gauge of 1000 mm, a car length of 18.07 meters, and a weight of 32 tons, the OJB Be 4/4 features a power output of 285 kW, a testament to its robust engineering.

Explore the history and legacy of this distinctive Swiss locomotive.

SWS OJB Be 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SWS, BBC · 1966–1978
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	285 kW382 hp	382 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity	52 seats
Car length	18.07 m59 ft 3 in	59 ft 3 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb