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By:Peider SwissTrip
Dates:8/14/2019 - 8/14/2019
Album Info:The Voralpen-Express (VAE, Pre-Alpine Express) is a named train connecting medium-sized cities in central and eastern Switzerland, carrying this name since 1992. It is operated by Südostbahn (SOB) and runs every hour between St. Gallen and Lucerne. End of this year, the loco hauled operation will be replaced by new EMU units.
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  Südostbahn operates the VAE - Voralpen Express (Pre Alpine Express) between the cities St.Gallen and Lucerne. This new EMU's are replacing the loco hauled trains. The Class 526 "silver" 4-car EMU are for local services, the "copper" 8-car EMU are for regional express and intercity.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:51:58 AM
Location:  Pfaeffikon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  The new SOB RABe 526 will be also operated over the Gotthard route end of 2020 in cooperation with SBB, therefore the EMU's have a co-branding. Later the connection Chur-Zurich-Berne are added.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:08 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  The Traverso trains, Class 526, can seat over 359 passengers, including 68 in first class. The high-quality interior is specially designed to cater to the needs of various user groups: commuters will find areas where they can work in peace, while tourists and leisure travellers can enjoy fabulous views from the panoramic windows, stow away their skis and bikes, and reserve seats.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:13 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  The four SOB Class 446 are 37 year old and are sold end of year to a Swiss cargo operator.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:20 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 446(UNKNOWN)
Views:  173   Comments: 1
Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  VAE motive power is at each end, allowing a push-pull service without driving trailers. This is also necessary, as there are 50‰ (1:20) grades on the line. With the end of the loco hauled trains this is already a view which is no longer possible.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:27 AM
Location:  Sattel, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 446(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  This SOB Class 456 was delivered 1987 to BT - Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn. This sommer it was their final commercial service with the VAE. They will be replaced by new EMU Class 526.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:37 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  A picture of the past: A SOB Class 456 hauls the VAE Express along the Lake of Zug.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:48 AM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  This SOB Class 456 is still in the promotional livery of 100 years Romanshorn-Uznach services in 2010.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:52:58 AM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  SOB 456 095 is pushing at the end of the VAE Express uphill from Lucerne to Swiss eastern destination.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:05 AM
Location:  Sattel, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  159   Comments: 2
Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  The first generation of EMU class 526 is operated for regional services on SOB network only.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:12 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  First generation SOB Class 526 climbs the the 50‰ (1:20) grade.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:22 AM
Location:  Sattel, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  The new Class 526 eight-car EMU trains are copper-coloured. The new «Traverso» exhibits all the typical characteristics of the other trains in the FLIRT family: levelled boarding, a spacious, clearly laid-out interior, and lightweight aluminium car bodies, which results in significantly lower energy consumption and therefore considerably reduces energy costs. The trains run at an operating speed of 160 kilometres per hour.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:30 AM
Location:  Sattel, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
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Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  Changes to the 2019/2020 timetable will coincide with the implementation of a new generation EMU Class 526 rolling stock between Lucerne and St.Gallen. All trains have two catering zones with coffee and snack machines. A unique family compartment can also be found at the rear of the train.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:38 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  201   Comments: 1
Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  Also the NPZ motor coaches Class 561 will be replaced by the new copper Traverso Class 526.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:46 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 561(UNKNOWN)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  A SOB Class 561 led train passes through the hilly landscape towards Lucerne. This Class will be replaced end of this year (2019) by the new "Traverso" EMU.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:53:55 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 561(UNKNOWN)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Title:  Loco hauled finale at Swiss VAE
Description:  Class 561 could be operated with the Class 446 loco for the seven coach VAE train. But now this trains are going out of services and are replaced with the new copper Class 526.
Photo Date:  8/14/2019  Upload Date: 12/6/2019 11:54:02 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 561(UNKNOWN)
Views:  177   Comments: 1


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