| Title: |
Swiss Federal Be 4/6 |
| Description: |
Be 4/6 12303-12342 were built from 1920 to 1923. This is one of the locomotives used to electrify the Gotthard Tunnel route in 1922 after a coal shortage during the First World War made the Swiss turn away from steam locomotives. No. 12320 had a maximum speed of only about 50 mph and only an output of 2,200 hp but was a considerable improvement over the steam 4-6-0s, 2-8-0s and 2-10-0s. Jack-shafts are used to drive two four driver sets. The locomotive was withdrawn from ordinary service in 1976 but was still in scheduled use for the enjoyment of enthusiasts. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:09:07 PM |
| Location: |
Interlaken, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 12320(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
383 Comments: 1 |
