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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Crocodile on freight train on the Gotthard Tunnel line. 14253 was built in 1921 and withdrawn from ordinary service in 1983 but was retained at Erstfeld and operated on a regular revenue freight schedule for the benefit of enthusiasts.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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434 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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363 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) |
| Views: |
311 Comments: 0 |
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