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| Title: |
Swiss Federal Deh 4/6 |
| Description: |
The route over the Brunig Pass is the only narrow gauge line (meter) operated by SBB. The 16 locomotives built 1941-42 were the main power in the 1980s. No. 906 has B type power trucks at either end with two carrying axles in the middle related to the cog wheels which are engaged on the steepest grades. The line connects Interlaken and Lucerne. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1985 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 4:59:03 PM |
| Location: |
Brienz, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 906(UNKNOWN) |
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484 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Swiss Federal Re 4/4 |
| Description: |
No. 10019 is one of a group of 26 locomotives built 1946-48. It is one the first B-B type locomotives used by the SBB - subsequent refinements became the backbone of the Swiss mainline passenger express roster of the 1980s. Output is about 2,500 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:29:36 PM |
| Location: |
Montreaux, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 10019(UNKNOWN) |
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354 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Swiss Federal Ae 3/6 built 1927 |
| Description: |
115 of this class were built and many werf in operation in 1984. This design was introduced in 1921 and continued to be built until 1929. It uses a Buchli drive - there is a gear on the outside of the far drivers. There are two axles rather than one on one end to barry the weight of a heavy low-frequency transformer. |
| Photo Date: |
8/2/1983 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 10:19:52 AM |
| Location: |
Chur, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
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| Locomotives: |
SBB 10678(UNKNOWN) |
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341 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pink Enginehouse at Chur |
| Description: |
Swiss Federal Fe 3/6. The design was used from 1921 to 1929 - 115 built, many in operation in 1984. Buchli drive uses a gear on the outside of each of the far side drivers. Four wheel truck on only ole end carries weight of a heavy transformer. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1983 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 11:03:17 AM |
| Location: |
Chur, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 10678(UNKNOWN) |
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309 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Swiss Federal Ae 4/7 built 1927-1934 |
| Description: |
127 of this design were built and many were in service in 1984. A Buchli drive is used - a gear on the outside of the drivers is under the covers; there is no cover on the drivers on the other side |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1984 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 10:41:06 AM |
| Location: |
Lucerne, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 10999(UNKNOWN) |
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335 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
10,440 HP Swiss Re6/6 |
| Description: |
No. 11671 is one of the 90 B-B-B type built from 1972 to 1980 for heavy duty service. Six 1,740 horsepower motors are mounted on the frame to produce over 10,000 horsepower. Speed limit is close to 90 mph. The three "trucks" do not pivot but have sideplay allowing taking the 1,000 foot radius curves of the Gotthard line at a good speed. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1987 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:52:19 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 11671(UNKNOWN) |
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450 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ae 8/14 in Erstfeld Enginehouse |
| Description: |
No. 11801's 16 drivers deliver a one hour horsepower rating of 11,100. The locomotive uses a Bucholi drive which employs a gear ouside the driver on one end of each driving axle. The locomotive was built in 1931 to reduce doubleheading on the Gotthard Tunnel route - from Erstfeld to the entrance of the Gotthard Tunnel is a climb of 2,080 feet in 18 miles. The tunnel is under more than 6,000 feet of solid rock. At 9 miles it is not the longest Swiss tunnel but it is the oldest major tunnel - opened 1/1/1882. The locomotive was operated on a regular revenue freight schedule at this date for the enjoyment of enthusiasts. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1987 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:42:13 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 11801(UNKNOWN) |
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388 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
11,100 Horsepower Swiss Ae8/14 on Freight |
| Description: |
Only 3 locomotives of this wheel arrangement (2-4-2-4-2+2-4-2-4-2) were built - one each in 1931, 1932 and 1940. The design was intended to reduce double heading on the 2.75% grades climbed by Gotthard Tunnel freight and passenger trains but it was found more practical to build smaller units which could be MU'd. No.11801 had a one hour horsepower output of 11,100. It is pulling a freight on the Gotttard Tunnel Route. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1987 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:24:11 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 11801(UNKNOWN) |
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429 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SBB Ae 8/14 built 1931 |
| Description: |
8/14 means 14 axles, 8 powered (2-4-2-4-2+2-4-2-4-2 type). No. 11801 is part of the historic collection which the Swiss National Railways at the time operated periodically in revenue service according to a public schedule for the benefit of enthusiasts. On the Gotthard Tunnel Route. |
| Photo Date: |
9/3/1987 Upload Date: 6/19/2008 2:29:54 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 11801(UNKNOWN) |
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323 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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479 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Swiss Federal Be 6/8 I |
| Description: |
Crocodile on freight train on the Gotthard Tunnel line. 14253 was built in 1921 and withdrawn from ordinary service in 1983 but was retained at Erstfeld and operated on a regular revenue freight schedule for the benefit of enthusiasts. Note the water crane for steam locomotives - although most swiss lines were electrified steam locomotives were held for certain services, particularly emergency needs if wires were down, etc. However by this date steam was gone and some diesels were available for emergencies or work trains. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1987 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 12:22:06 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 14253(UNKNOWN) |
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502 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Be 6/8 I 14253 (Swiss) |
| Description: |
Leaving Erstfeld with Gotthard line freight. First letter of Swiss class designations indicate speed - B is limited to 70-80 km/hr or around 50 mph. Numbers in class indicate axles (driving/total) |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1987 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 12:34:09 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 14253(UNKNOWN) |
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438 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Swiss Crocodile |
| Description: |
Be 6/8 No. 14253 built 1921 (8 axles, 6 powered by jack shaft and rods) moving to the yard for a freight train. Part of the Swiss Federal Railway's historic collection operated periodically in revenue freight service according to a printed schedule for the benefit of enthusiasts. |
| Photo Date: |
8/27/1987 Upload Date: 6/19/2008 2:38:27 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 14253(UNKNOWN) |
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376 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Switcher |
| Description: |
SBB-CFF 16343 Ee3/3 Class built 1931 (six side rod connected wheels driven by jack shaft) |
| Photo Date: |
9/13/1987 Upload Date: 6/19/2008 2:02:31 PM |
| Location: |
Erstfeld, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SBB 16343(UNKNOWN) |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Swiss Federal Ee 3/3 Switcher |
| Description: |
Typical medium switcher design built since 1930. No. 16425 was built in 1951. The six drivers are rod connected driven by jack-shaft. About 700 HP, 30 mph top speed. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 4:45:07 PM |
| Location: |
Thun, CH |
| Author: |
EDWARD J. OZOG |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SBB 16425(UNKNOWN) |
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292 Comments: 0 |
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