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Viewing Album:  CLASSIC SWISS ELECTRICS
 
By:EDWARD J. OZOG
Dates:8/2/1983 - 8/4/1988
Album Info:When my wife and I were spending vacations in Switzerland from 1982 to 1988, the Swiss railroads had a very large number of very old electric locomotives in operation in secondary services - branch, local, freight, etc. Many of these locomotives were fifty or sixty years old. This album contains a sample of these interesting locomotives. All were in regular service except for three which, while still pulling regular Swiss Federal Railways revenue trains on a scheduled basis, were actually part of a historic collection operated for the benefit of enthusiasts. None of the slides were taken "railfanning"; all were taken while using a Swiss Rail Pass during ordinary sightseeing or hiking.
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Swiss Federal Ae 3/6 built 1927
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 10678(UNKNOWN)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Swiss Federal Ae 4/7 built 1927-1934
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)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
Pink Enginehouse at Chur
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)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
Swiss Federal Be 6/8 I
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)
Views:  433   Comments: 1
Be 6/8 I 14253 (Swiss)
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)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
11,100 Horsepower Swiss Ae8/14 on Freight
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)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
Ae 8/14 in Erstfeld Enginehouse
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)
Views:  321   Comments: 1
Swiss Federal Be 4/6
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:  404   Comments: 1
Swiss Federal Re 4/4
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)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
10,440 HP Swiss Re6/6
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)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
Swiss Federal Ee 3/3 Switcher
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)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
Swiss Federal Deh 4/6
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)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
Furka Oberalp (FO) Switcher
Title:  Furka Oberalp (FO) Switcher
Description:  Light switcher of the Furka Oberalp Railway used to move small passenger cars at the terminal in Brig. The building in the rear is the SBB and BLS Station (an important junction at the entrance to the Simplon Tunnel). The FO and VZ use a station on the street (the mainline runs through the streets).
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 10:58:37 AM
Location:  Brig, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster,Station
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Views:  164   Comments: 0
RhB 1-B-1 type
Title:  RhB 1-B-1 type
Description:  One of the first group of electrics built for local service when electrification of the Rhaetian Railway began around 1913. No. 221 was being used as a switcher. LGB sold many a large scale model of this type which has four coupled drivers driven by jackshaft.
Photo Date:  8/4/1987  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 12:21:58 PM
Location:  Samedan, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
RhB 1-D-1 type
Title:  RhB 1-D-1 type
Description:  Rhaetian Railway No.353 was one of eight built in 1913-14 for main line service. A single AC motor turns the jackshaft conected to eight coupled drivers.
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 12:30:50 PM
Location:  Samedan, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  162   Comments: 0
RhB "Baby" Crocodile
Title:  RhB "Baby" Crocodile
Description:  Ten Ge 6/6 Class locomotives were delivered to the Rhaetian Railway in 1921, followed by two in 1925 and three in 1929. They were the primary power of the RhB until 1947 when new power resulted in reassignments to secondary work. They have a motor in each end driving a jackshaft and six coupled drivers. The cab section contains a heavy transformer and is suspended between the motor units.
Photo Date:  8/4/1987  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 1:31:38 PM
Location:  Samedan, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  482   Comments: 0
RhB "Baby" Crocodile built 1929
Title:  RhB "Baby" Crocodile built 1929
Description:  No.415 is the last of 15 Rhaetian Railway meter gauge Crocodiles built 1921-29. Each end unit has a motor driving a jackshaft and six coupled driving wheels; the body contains a heavy main transformer and is suspended over the two motor units. Similar to the much larger Crocodiles built for the Swiss Federal Railways starting in 1921. Swiss Federal also built four standard gauge duplicates of the RhB Ge 6/6 in 1926. Tractive force about 40,000 lbs., about 625 horsepower, top speed 35mph.
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 2:34:40 PM
Location:  Samedan, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  279   Comments: 0
Rhaetian Railway Steeple Cab
Title:  Rhaetian Railway Steeple Cab
Description:  RhB 162 is in maintenance of way service on the Bernina Pass route to Italy
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 2:41:11 PM
Location:  Pontresina, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  198   Comments: 1
Rhaetian Railway Switcher
Title:  Rhaetian Railway Switcher
Description:  Similar in appearance to the common standard gauge Ee 3/3 class used by the Swiss Federal Railways but with a different wheel arrangement. Meter gauge No.212 has four coupled drivers powered by a single motor and jackshaft and a carrying axle on either end.
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 2:53:24 PM
Location:  Samedan, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
BLS Ce 4/4 built 1924
Title:  BLS Ce 4/4 built 1924
Description:  The Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon Railway (BLS) started building this class in 1920 for secondary lines requiring low axle loads. As built they had a guiding axle at each end (4/6).
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 3:11:02 PM
Location:  Spiez, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  226   Comments: 0
BLS Ce4/4 built 1920
Title:  BLS Ce4/4 built 1920
Description:  Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon (BLS) 313 has a caboose in tow while switching the Spiez station area. Spiez is a major junction with lines radiating in four directions. No.313 has two motors each driving four coupled wheels; 313 was built for secondary service and had been retained for switching.
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 3:21:35 PM
Location:  Spiez, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster,Action
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
BLS Ce 4/6 built 1920
Title:  BLS Ce 4/6 built 1920
Description:  Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon 307 is one of 17 built for secondary service; powered by two motors, jackshafts and coupled driver sets. Many had the non-powered axles and "noses" removed in the 1950's. No.307 is shown while participating in the 75th anniversary celebration of the opening of the BLS on July 16, 1913.
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/26/2008 3:53:13 PM
Location:  Interlaken, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  638   Comments: 0
BLS Ae 6/8
Title:  BLS Ae 6/8
Description:  Eight of this type were built for the Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon (BLS) from 1926 to 1943. No. 206 had twelve motors mounted on six driving axles producing 4,400 horsepower. Became secondary power after less heavy and complex B-B type locomotives were developed in 1944.
Photo Date:  8/4/1986  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 9:49:20 AM
Location:  Spiez, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
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Views:  210   Comments: 0
BLS Ae 4/4
Title:  BLS Ae 4/4
Description:  The prototype for fast Bo-Bo type electric locomotives. The Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon Railway (BLS) introduced the design in 1944. It packed 4,000 horsepower into a relatively small locomotive of about 80 tons. Horsepower and speed increased considerably as the design was refined.
Photo Date:  8/4/1985  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 10:10:11 AM
Location:  Spiez, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
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Views:  250   Comments: 0
BLS Ae 8/8 on Freight
Title:  BLS Ae 8/8 on Freight
Description:  In 1959 the Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon (BLS) modified and permanently coupled two of the pioneer Bo-Bo locomotives introduced in 1944 and eventually produced five sets of twin locomotives producing about 6,000 horsepower. Used to haul 900 ton trains up the 2.8 percent grades at about 50 mph. Used for freight and passenger work, sometimes double-headed.
Photo Date:  8/4/1986  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 10:28:22 AM
Location:  Thun, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster,Station
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
BLS De 4/5 built 1929
Title:  BLS De 4/5 built 1929
Description:  Originally contained a passenger section which was eliminated in the early 1940s. Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon Railway used No. 796 as a locomotive for local service or as a spare. In 1983 it was the only one of its class remaining.
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 11:21:30 AM
Location:  Interlaken, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  323   Comments: 0
BLS Switcher in the Rain
Title:  BLS Switcher in the Rain
Description:  Berne-Loetscberg-Simplon Railway (BLS) Ee 3/3 No.401 was obtained in 1943 -- essentially a duplicate of those in use on the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). It was the only one of its type on the BLS. One motor drives a jackshaft and six coupled drivers.
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 11:38:42 AM
Location:  Spiez, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  220   Comments: 0
BLS Te 2/3 built 1925
Title:  BLS Te 2/3 built 1925
Description:  No. 31 originally had an articulated passenger body attached but the Berne-Loetschberg-Simplon Railway removed the coach body in 1956, added a second cab and assigned the locomotive to MOW work. Only two were built. One motor drives jackshaft and four coupled drivers -- horsepower 370, max. speed 28 mph.
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 11:50:18 AM
Location:  Kandersteg, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  232   Comments: 0
EBT 101 (Switzerland)
Title:  EBT 101 (Switzerland)
Description:  Switzerland's EBT is the Emmental-Burgdorf-Thun Railway. Be4/4 101 was built in 1931, one of six of the type built 1931-32.
Photo Date:  8/4/1988  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 12:11:59 PM
Location:  Thun, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  314   Comments: 1
EBT 105 (Switzerland)
Title:  EBT 105 (Switzerland)
Description:  No.105 of the Emmental-Burgdorf-Thun Railway (EBT) in Switzerland. Be4/4 105 was built in 1932, one of six of the type built 1931-32.
Photo Date:  8/4/1985  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 12:15:26 PM
Location:  Thun, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  244   Comments: 0
No.22 of BOB built 1914 (Swiss)
Title:  No.22 of BOB built 1914 (Swiss)
Description:  The Berner Oberland Railway (BOB) was opened in 1890 to connect Interlaken with Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen and the railways from there to the high Alps. No.22 is one of the eight original locomotives which replaced steam in 1914. The locomotive was still in service but mainly for MOW, light freight, etc. It is driven by two motors, one for the jackshaft and six coupled drivers (C-type / 0-6-0) and an identical one for a cog-wheel used on the steepest grades (12%).
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 1:55:09 PM
Location:  Zweilutschinen, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  156   Comments: 0
No. 52 of WAB (Swiss)
Title:  No. 52 of WAB (Swiss)
Description:  Wengenalp Railway 52. I think this locomotive was built in 1929 but I do not have solid information. It was being used for light freight work. It is driven by a cogwheel.
Photo Date:  8/4/1983  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 3:34:45 PM
Location:  Wengen, CH
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:  Roster
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Views:  244   Comments: 0

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