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RhB Class Ge6/6i

RhB Class Ge6/6i
1 photo
updated : 2022-09-10
The Ge6/6i Class were rod drive C-C electric locos introduced in 1921 to work on the newly electrified Albula line with more built later in the decade. Initially they worked all types of trains but were relegated to less demanding duties from the 1950s with most withdrawn in the 1980s. Two are kept in working order.

RhB Class Ge4/4i

RhB Class Ge4/4i
73 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
The first four Ge4/4i Bo-Bos were built for the RhB's 11kV network in 1947 with six more following in 1953. They were extensively rebuilt in the late 1980s but retained tapchanger control. The class was scheduled for withdrawal in 2012 but four locos have been retained for specials and other ad-hoc workings.

RhB Class Ge4/4ii

RhB Class Ge4/4ii
63 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
The 23 Ge4/4ii 11kV Bo-Bo electrics form the RhB's largest class and were delivered in two batches in 1973 and 1984. They're modern locos with thyristor control and DC traction motors and can be seen all over the main 11kV network, the Stammnetz, on passenger and freight trains.

RhB Class Gem4/4

RhB Class Gem4/4
2 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
The RhB's two Gem4/4 electro-diesels were built in 1966 for use on the 1000V DC Berninabahn, although they can run anywhere on the system under diesel power. They can also supply power to one of the Xrote rotary snow ploughs used on the Berninabahn and can run in multiple with the line's motor coaches.

RhB Class Ge4/4iii

RhB Class Ge4/4iii
69 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
The Ge4/4iii are the RhB's most powerful locomotives and operate most passenger services on the Chur - St.Moritz route and the car shuttles through the Vereina Tunnel. They do also appear elsewhere on the 11kV network on passenger services and on freight. Most carry advertising liveries.

RhB Class Ge6/6ii

RhB Class Ge6/6ii
44 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
The seven Ge6/6ii Bo-Bo-Bos were the RhB's principal freight locomotives, operating most freights on the 11kV network and often used on passenger trains as well. They were built between 1958 and 1965 and remained in service until late 2021 when the remaining locos were withdrawn.

MGB Class HGe4/4ii / ZB Cl 101

MGB Class HGe4/4ii / ZB Cl 101
9 photos
updated : 2022-09-08
These 2600hp metre-gauge rack and adhesion Bo-Bo electrics were built for the ZB's and MGB's predecessors in 1985-90 and differ mainly in operating voltage and rack systems, 11kV and Abt for MGB and 15kV and Riggenbach for ZB. They usually work passenger services on their respective lines.

Class 187 (DE)

Class 187 (DE)
1 photo
updated : 2022-09-07
The AC3 version of the Bombardier Traxx electric doesn't have a Swiss class number so the German classification will have to suffice. Class 187s are used by various open access freight operators on freights to or through Switzerland and are an improved version of the German Classes 145, 186, 185 and 186.

ÖBB Class 1116

ÖBB Class 1116
1 photo
updated : 2022-09-07
The most common locomotives in Austria these days are Siemens Taurus Bo-Bo electrics of class 1116. ÖBB has around 280 in total, divided between its passenger and freight operations. They work most traffic as far as the Swiss border and stay on Railjet sets all the way to Zürich.

Class Am841 - 843, 845, 203, Bm840

Class Am841 - 843, 845, 203, Bm840
5 photos
updated : 2022-09-06
Classes 840 to 843 and 203 are single-cab Bo-Bo diesel locomotives of various designs used for shunting, trip working and tunnel fire-fighting trains by SBB and SBB Cargo. Although the network is electrified, there is still a requirement for locos that can work unelectrified sidings or on lines where the power is off.

Class Re446, 456

Class Re446, 456
3 photos
updated : 2022-09-06
Class 446 started life as SBB Re4/4iv thyristor control prototypes but didn't go into series production. The 4 locos were sold to SOB. Class 456 is similar to the 446 in appearance but the 14 locos have 3-phase drive. SZU uses its 456s on passengers, the remaining 456s and the 446s are with independent operators.

Class Re460

Class Re460
24 photos
updated : 2022-09-06
SBB acquired a total of 119 powerful Class 460 15kV Bo-Bo electrics between 1991 and 1996, equipped with inverter driven 3-phase motors and capable of 200km/h, They all work passenger trains for SBB, usually paired with double deck push-pull sets. Many were with the freight sector until 2003.

Class Re465

Class Re465
3 photos
updated : 2022-09-05
BLS Class 465 15kV Bo-Bo electrics are similar to the SBB Class 460s but are more powerful have a better anti-wheelslip system. A total of 18 were built in the late 1990s. They are primarily used by BLS Cargo for freight traffic, not only on the Lötschberg but elsewhere in Switzerland as well.

Class Re620

Class Re620
31 photos
updated : 2022-09-05
The SBB Re6/6 is effectively a larger version of the Re4/4ii with a Bo-Bo-Bo wheel arrangement but can deliver 10,700hp, well over 50% more power than its smaller cousin. A total of 89 were built between 1972 and 1980 and most remain in service with SBB Cargo although withdrawals have begun.

Class Re420, 421, 430, 436

Class Re420, 421, 430, 436
80 photos
updated : 2022-09-05
These are all minor variants of the classic SBB Re4/4ii design dating from 1964 and in series production from 1967 to 1985. All 302 locos had traditional tapchanger control and single phase AC motors. Many are still in service with SBB but withdrawals have begun. Other operators have a few locos.

Class Re482, 485

Class Re482, 485
12 photos
updated : 2016-09-04
The BLS Class 485 locos and SBB Class 482s are Bombardier Traxx F140AC dual system electrics, equipped for operation from 15kV and 25kV AC systems, like the German Class 185s, which are also included here. They are most common on freights from Germany to the Swiss/Italian border.

Class Re484, 486

Class Re484, 486
5 photos
updated : 2016-09-04
SBB Class 484 and BLS Class 486 are Bombardier Traxx MS multi-system electrics, capable of working from 3000V DC in Italy as well as 15kV AC in Switzerland (and, in the case of the 486s, Germany as well). German registered class 186s are also Traxx MS and are included here.

SPB Class He2/2

SPB Class He2/2
4 photos
updated : 2016-07-21
These 4-wheel, 800mm gauge, 1500V DC rack electrics are all now over 100 years old but around 9 are still in daily service from May to October each year. They operate all regular services on the Schynige Platte Bahn, a mountain railway close to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland.

Class Re425 (BLS Re4/4)

Class Re425 (BLS Re4/4)
13 photos
updated : 2016-07-21
Class 425 are the BLS Re4/4 locos, roughly equivalent to the SBB Re4/4ii but slightly more powerful. A total of 35 were built between 1964 and 1983 and some are still in service today with BLS on car shuttles. The last passenger duties for the Class 425s were on the Interlaken - Zweisimmen route in 2013.

Class Ae610

Class Ae610
11 photos
updated : 2016-07-21
The classic Ae6/6 Co-Co electrics were introduced in 1955 and remained in service with SBB Cargo until late 2012. A few enjoyed a brief revival in 2013 but have since been withdrawn. Originally designed for working the Gotthard route, they ended their days in the flatter parts of northern and western Switzerland.
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