Sunday, September 8, 2024

Swiss RABDe 12/12 electric multiple unit of the SBB


20 of these 3-car Bo-Bo+Bo-Bo+Bo-Bo type sets were built over 1965–1967. They could seat 200 including 56 in first class. Power output was 2444 kW (3275 hp, one hour rating) at 80 km/h.  With all 12 axles powered they had a fast acceleration and accordingly got nicknamed 'mirage'.  Final withdrawal was in 2010. Seen in Zurich Hauptbahnhof in 1971.

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