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Swiss Federal Railways RABDe 12/12 “Mirage”
The RABDe 12/12 was a three-car electric multiple unit that was designed with traction motors on all twelve axles to increase acceleration. It was introduced in 1967 to create a half-hourly service on the eastern coas...
| Swiss Federal Railways RABDe 12/12 “Mirage”Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1965-1967 |
| Manufacturers | Schindler Waggon;FFA;BBC;SAAS |
| Wheel arrangement | TZ3-12-12 |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 73300 mm |
| Service mass | 170000 kg |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Power | 2444 kW |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RABDe 12/12 “Mirage” Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965-1967 |
| Manufacturers | Schindler Waggon, FFA, BBC, SAAS |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+B-B+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RABDe 12/12 “Mirage” Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 73.30 m |
| Wheelbase | 20.20 m |
| Service mass | 170 t |
| Adhesion mass | 170 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.60 m |
| Axle load | 14.3 t |
Power
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RABDe 12/12 “Mirage” Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Hourly power | 2,444 kW (3,323 PS) |
| Continuous power | 2,205 kW (2,998 PS) |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Starting effort | 239.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Swiss Federal Railways RABDe 12/12 “Mirage” Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 6.98 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
