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Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8
The BCFe 4/8, later ABDe 4/8, designates electric double railcars built for the BLS group for regional traffic. Each car has two powered axles in the inner bogie with 240 hp per traction motor in the first variant. Th...
| Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | last variant |
| Built | 1945-1964 |
| Manufacturers | SIG;BBC;SAAS;BLS |
| Wheel arrangement | TD8-4 |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 47800 mm |
| Service mass | 96000 kg |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Power | 1177 kW |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8last variant |
|---|---|
| Built | 1945-1964 |
| Manufacturers | SIG, BBC, SAAS, BLS |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-B+B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8last variant |
|---|---|
| Length | 47.80 m |
| Wheelbase | 47.80 m |
| Service mass | 96 t |
| Adhesion mass | 62 t |
| Axle load | 15.5 t |
Power
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8last variant |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Hourly power | 1,177 kW (1,600 PS) |
| Top speed | 125 km/h |
| Starting effort | 98.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8last variant |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 6.21 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.55 |
