1959

The first unit is acquired in 1959 and is registered as BDe 4/4 81.  

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochleistungstriebwagen_(Schweiz)

1966

In 1966/67, 1x additional unit is acquired, registered BDe 4/4 82.  

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochleistungstriebwagen_(Schweiz)

1978

5x additional units are acquired between 1978 and 1979, registered BDe 4/4 83 - 87.  

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochleistungstriebwagen_(Schweiz)

1979

After the delivery of BDe 4/4 87, unit ABe 4/4 71 is reconfigured (the 1st class section of the railcar is converted into a 15 m² luggage compartment) and receives new registration BDe 4/4 80.  

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOB_ABe_4/4_71

2001

After the fusion with Bodensee-Toggenburg Railway - BT, all BDe 4/4 50 - 53 units are incorporated as BDe 576 050 - 053.  

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochleistungstriebwagen_(Schweiz)

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