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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...
General
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8 first variant |
|---|---|
| Built | 1945-1964 |
| Manufacturers | SIG, BBC, SAAS, BLS |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-B+B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8 first variant |
|---|---|
| Length | 46.80 m |
| Wheelbase | 42.80 m |
| Service weight | 85 t |
| Adhesive weight | 55 t |
| Axle load | 13.8 t |
Power
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8 first variant |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 15.000 V 16,7 Hz |
| Hourly power | 706 kW (960 PS) |
| Top speed | 110 km/h |
| Starting effort | 59.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway BCFe 4/8 and ABDe 4/8 first variant |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 9.14 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.55 |
