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Trains of the Märklin Project Below, you will find the trains we so far use in our project. The prototypes in scale 1:1 were in operation during Era III (1945-1970), with the exception for the Re 4/4II which was launched in 1972, Re 6/6 launched in 1976, Am 4/4 launched (in Switzerland) in 1987 and Ee 6/6 launched in 1980. For fun (?), I have also tried to find the nick-names that were/are used for the different engines. Some nick-names are still missing, please send me a note if you can add further. We are focusing on engines (and cars) shorter than 25 cm, as this length is appropriate for the curves we have on the layout, but also because this allows a few more cars in the train consists. So far, we have engines from Märklin, HAG, Roco, Lima, Rivarossi, Liliput and Hobbytrain. The Swiss locomotives in the list (e.g. Ce 6/8III) are sorted by total number of axles (8), number of powered axles (6), oldest first. You may click on the pictures, for larger view. The Swiss rolling stock
Locomotives from other countries
Locomotives that I do not own anymore
Short history of BLS Back to Top The BLS (Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon) is considered the largest of the Swiss "private" railways, although the majority of its capital is owned by the Cantonal government of Bern, and the SBB owns 34%. BLS has successfully positioned itself in passenger and freight traffic through the Alps. The BLS network operates trains over 245 km of standard gauge track, but the BLS actually owns only 115 km. The Simplon tunnel to Italy actually consists of two single-track tunnels completed in 1906 (19,7 km) and 1922 (19,8 km). For more than half a century it was considered to be the longest tunnel in the world. Construction of the Lötschberg tunnel (14,7 km) began in 1906 and suffered delays by several severe accidents. In February 1908, an avalanche destroyed a hotel the workers lived in, killing 13. In July of the same year, a section of the tunnel collapsed, killing 25. The section was beyond repair, so a new tunnel had to be blasted, bypassing the site of the disaster. Breakthrough was achieved in March 1911. Once the northern and southern access ramps, together with their impressive civil engineering structures had been constructed (33 tunnels, 3 avalanche galleries and 22 bridges), the Lötschberg railway was officially opened in 1913. The Lötschberg Base Tunnel (34.6 km) is a new railway tunnel under construction. Standard operation is expected by the end of 2007.
Starting from the 1920:s, BLS ordered four Be 6/8 locomotives; No. 201-202 (in 1926) and No. 203-204 (1931). The motor of these engines derived 3700 hp, which represented a world record. No. 201-204 were often nick-named "Breda", as the supplier. Between 1937 and 1942, the BLS acquired four Ae 6/8, No. 205-208, which initially had 5130 hp motors. The Ae 6/8 No. 206 was produced by the Schweizerische Lokomotivfabrik Winterthur (SLM) in 1939. In addition, the Be 6/8 No. 201-204 were transformed to Ae 6/8. In 1960, the locomotives were upgraded to 6000 hp deriving a top speed of 100 km/h. The weight was 140 t. Ae 6/8 No. 206 and 208 were discarded by the BLS in 1995. In 1996 the BLS sold both machines to the Classic Rail AG which saved them from the cutting torch. Since 2000, the Verein Pacific 01 202 uses the 60+ year old lady No. 208 for various tours. Der Eisenbahnfotograf (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ae 6/8 206 at Faulensee in 1993. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in August 2005. It is the Roco 43952.2 which was produced between 1996 and 2002. I installed an Roco 10738 decoder in it.
In the 1950:s, some of the Ae 4/4 were delivered as semi-permanently coupled pairs, with one cab and pantograph in each half unit, and numbered as single locomotives Ae 8/8. The 4000 hp motor of the Ae 4/4 derived a top speed of 125 km/h. The weight was 80 t. Some single units class Ae 4/4 were converted to the Ae 8/8 arrangement later, as they were mostly used in double traction for heavy freight trains on the Lötschberg line. In 2002 and 2003 the older class Ae 4/4 were replaced. These engines were built between 1944 and 1955, the Ae 4/4 251 is now preserved by BLS. Also the last Ae 8/8 in use was replaced, the Ae 8/8 273 built 1963. Matthias Müller (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ae 4/4 251 at Simmental in 2003. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in January 2006. It is the Roco 69882 which has been produced since 2004. It was delivered with a Roco 10738 decoder. Short history of SBB Back to Top The SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), or actually SBB-CFF-FFS, is the national railway company of Switzerland. It is known by its acronyms in the four principal languages of Switzerland; SBB: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (German), CFF: Chemins de Fer Fédéraux Suisses (French), FFS: Ferrovie Federali Svizzere (Italian) and VFS: Viafers federalas svizras (Romansh, not used officially). Stations are usually named with the abbreviation corresponding to, and signposted in, the language of the locality. Trains are labelled "SBB CFF FFS", the SBB does not serve the Romansh-speaking part of Switzerland, this is done by the narrow gauge Rhätische Bahn. SBB was created in 1902 by the nationalisation of several private companies. Now, every year, more than 300 million travellers and 60 million tons of freight are transported by 27,000 workers. As you will see below, several of our locomotives have a history related to the fascinating Gotthard line. The Gotthard tunnel (15 km) was built from 1871 to 1881. Construction was difficult due to financial, technical and geological issues, the latter leading to the death of around 200 workers (the exact number is not known) mainly due to water inrushes. Many were also killed by lorries carrying excavated material out of the tunnel. A strike of the workers in 1875 was crushed by military force, killing four and wounding 13. The Gotthard Base Tunnel (57 km) is a new railway tunnel under construction. It will be the longest railway tunnel in the world when finished, in 2017?
At the beginning of the 1930:s, the special requirements on the grades of the Gotthard route led to tests of a new type of locomotive. The new class Ae 8/14 was placed into service in 1931. There were only three locomotives built in this class: 11801 (this prototype, and the only engine having this design), 11851 and 11852 (The SBB Ae 8/14 Landi, see below). On the 11801, the 7500 hp motor derived a top speed of 100 km/h. The weight was 240 t. The wheels were powered with the Buchli drive, borrowed from the SBB Ae 4/7 (see below). This provided good running characteristics on sharp curves and turnouts. Today, the Ae 8/14 11801 is stationed at the Erstfeld Depot as an operational museum locomotive. Detlef Klein (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ae 8/14 11801 at Bellinzona in 1997. You will find more pictures from Detlef Klein on his Die BahnGalerie site. I purchased this model as new on Tradera.se in November 2006. It is the Märklin 37593 which was produced between 1999 and 2001. It was delivered with a Märklin 6090x type decoder.
In 1932, the Ae 8/14 11851 was built,
having a different design in comparison to the Ae 8/14 11801 (see above).
It was based on more modern technology, the 7500 hp motor derived a top
speed of 100 km/h. The weight was 246 t. The 11851 was was withdrawn 1976 and probably scrapped
soon after. The model prototype 11852 was built in 1939 and developed further, based on
the 11851. The 11100 hp motor derived a top
speed of 110 km/h. The weight was 235 t. For many years, the 11852 was the
most powerful locomotive in the world, and it is the most powerful
locomotive in SBB ownership ever. It was presented on the Landesausstellung
fair in 1939, therefore its nick-name is "Landi". In 1971, the locomotive
was damaged by a cable fire in the Gotthard tunnel. It was
restored, however, the motor does not work. It is retained as a historical vehicle.
As with the Ae 8/14 11801, Detlef Klein (Copyright) has
provided a nice picture of the Ae 8/14
11852 at Luzern in 1997.
I purchased this model as new
on eBay.de
in December 2005. It is the Roco 69771 which was produced
between 1999 and 2001. It was delivered with a Roco 10738 decoder. The Krokodil is maybe the most famous locomotive in
the world. With the electrification of the Gotthard route around 1920, the SBB developed
new, heavy locomotives for this steep, winding rail line. The Ce 6/8III prototype's 2440
hp motor first derived a top speed of 65 km/h. The weight was 128 t. Beginning in 1953 they were modified for a
speed of 75 km/h, and the designation changed to Be 6/8III. They were painted green prior
to this time. The 14316 Krokodil was withdrawn on December 31, 1971, and probably scrapped
soon after. The 14253 at the Erstfeld depot is the only remaining crocodile locomotive
with the original brown painting. It is still operating occasionally. You will find more information about the Swiss Krokodil on
the Swiss Modell site. I purchased this Ce 6/8III "Krokodil"
model numbered 14316 as new from an on-line shop in Germany in May 2003. It is the Märklin
39561 which was produced in 2002 only. This is my first engine with a Märklin C-Sinus
motor and decoder, it runs very... smooth.
Between 1927 and 1934 a total 127 pcs of the Ae 4/7 (numbered 10901–11027) were delivered by
Brown Boveri & Co. (BBC), der Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO)
and Société anonym Atelier de Sécheron (SAAS). They were used all over Switzerland,
even on the Gotthard line.
The 3127 hp motor derived a top speed of 100 km/h, and the weight was 118-123 t.
The 10907 was delivered by BBC.
Its wheels were powered with the famous "Buchli" drive.
I have not found a picture of the Ae 4/7 10907, however, David Gubler (Copyright) has
provided a nice picture of the
SBB Ae 4/7 11026 at Saland in 2005.
You will find more pictures from David Gubler on
his Gubis Bastelecke site.
I purchased this model as 2nd hand
on eBay.de
in November 2005. It was a bad deal, as Swedish tax was added on the Swiss price... The model is the Liliput 320115 and I don't know when it was produced.
A previous owner has converted this Liliput 320115 from 2-rail to 3-rail.
It was delivered with an unknown Märklin-Motorola decoder.
The De 6/6 prototype's 1170 hp motor derived a top speed of 50 km/h. The weight was 73 t. The three De 6/6 (No. 15301, 15302 and 15303), nick-named the "Seetal-Krokodil", were built in 1926. The 15302 and 15303 were scrapped in 1983. The 15301 was moved to Oensingen-Balsthal-Bahn (OeBB) where it was used in goods train service for approximately ten years. The Interkantonales Kulturprojekt association plan to renovate the 15301. On the Internet, I found a picture of the De 6/6 15303 at Lenzburg in 1982, however, I don't know the name of the photographer. If you would know, please inform me about the originator, in order to let me request for approval to publish the pictures. The Seetal Bahn runs 47 km from Luzern to Lenzburg, and it was taken over by the SBB in 1923. The line was laid out as cheaply as possible with much of it running on public roads like a tram. Grades are steep (as much as 3.6%), and curves are sharp. Speed has always been very low, and today maximum speed is 37 km/h. For decades, most trains were pulled by the De 6/6 Seetalkrok and the De 4/4 baggage railcars. Because of frequent collisions with automobiles, efforts were made to increase visibility of trains. All the engines were given bright yellow headlights and the railcars were painted red instead of the usual SBB green. When the De 6/6s were withdrawn, freight trains were taken over by Ae 6/6s. The Seetalbahn is a good prototype to model. Not only is the equipment odd, but it is readily available. Trains were short. A 6000 hp loco with one or two freight cars is prototypical. A four coach train would probably be double headed. The story of the Seetalbahn was provided by Leonard L. Bulger, Jr., a member of the HAG discussion forum. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in December 2003. It is the Märklin 37521 which has been produced since 2001. It has a Märklin 60902 digital decoder.
The Ae 6/6 was built between 1952-1966 in a total of 120 pcs. (No. 11401 to 11520). The 5830 hp motor derived a top speed of 125 km/h, and the weight was 120 t. The Ae 6/6 earned nice nick-names like the "Gotthardlok" but also less nice nicknames like the "Schienenmörder" (the Rail Killer) as the two long three-axle trucks took a heavy toll of the rails on curves. My prototype, the 11423 kantonlok "Valais" (French) or "Wallis" (German), was introduced by SBB on May 31, 1958. Stephane Kolly (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ae 6/6 11423 at Biel in 2003. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in September 2003. It is the Roco 43863 which was produced between 1997 and 2000. As you can see in the Loco Decoders page, I installed an Uhlenbrock 76500 decoder in it.
The Trans Europ Express (TEE), for some people magic, for others just history. The TEE network was set up in 1957, initiated by the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). It was a network jointly operated by the railways of Germany (DB), France (SNCF), Italy (FS), SBB and NS. Belgium (SNCB) joined in 1964. SBB and the NS built 5 units of the RAm I. Two were designated SBB (RAm 501-502) and three were NS (DE 1001-1003). The strength of the two 16 cylinder 1000 hp diesel motors was transferred electrical which derived a top speed of 140 km/h. The train was 98 m long and offered 114 seats plus 32 seats in the restaurant car. The RAm I had an air conditioning system, and it was very nice to travel with the train. The train was in initially in service on the routes Zürich-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Paris and Paris-Brussels. From 1957 to 1974 it was nick-named the “Edelweiss” on the Zürich-Amsterdam route, passing five countries. It travelled Paris-Brussels at an average of 113.5 km/h, which was a record speed. Later, it was also used for Zürich-Paris and Zürich-Munich. The Ontario Northland Railway purchased the NS 1001-1003 where they entered service in 1977. One of these “Northlanders” was brought back from Canada to Europe by train fans. My model has no designation. Jean-Paul Lescat (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of a RAm I unit, designation unknown, at Bruxelles Nord in 1972.The model is the Märklin 3071.1 which I purchased on eBay.de in December 2004. It was produced between 1971 and 1986. I have installed a Märklin 60904 digital decoder in it.
In 1972, the first four prototypes of a new type of "Gotthard" locomotives entered service. They combined the advantages of the Ae 6/6 (six powered axles), and those of the Re 4/4II (short two-axle trucks that were much easier on the rails on curves). The locomotives (No. 11601 to 11604) were designated Re 6/6, and the 10600 hp motor derived a top speed of 140 km/h. The weight was 120 t. It is the 2nd most powerful prototype represented by a model on our layout. The unusual design with three two-axle trucks fulfilled all expectations, whereupon the SBB ordered 85 further locomotives (No. 11605 to 11689), which entered service between 1975 and 1980. My prototype, the 11621, is named "Taverne-Toricella" after a district close to Lugano and it was introduced by SBB on July 30, 1976. Markus Hugentobler (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Re 6/6 11621 at Lausanne in 2002, as you will see it is now painted red. The model is the SBB Re 6/6, which I purchased on eBay.de in April 2004. It is a Roco 69730, which was produced between 2001 and 2002. It came with a Roco 10738 decoder installed, and it was also weathered, i.e. painted in order to look more "used".
The Ee 6/6II No. 16811-16820 are modern shunters for heavy freight trains. They were delivered by the Schweizerische Lokomotivfabrik Winterthur (SLM) in 1980. The maximum speed of 85 km/h is enabled by a 1000 hp motor. The weight is 107 t. It is nicknamed the “Rangierkrokodil” (the Shunting-Krokodil). Jan Hilbrand Brink (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ee 6/6II 16820 at Yverdon in 1998. The model is the Hobbytrain 61661 which I purchased on eBay.de in April 2005. I don’t know when it was produced. It came with an Uhlenbrock 76500 decoder.
The Be 4/6, nick-named the "Rehbuck" (the Roebuck), was built between 1919-1923 in a total of 40 pcs. (No. 12302 to 12342). The 2040 hp motor derived a top speed of 75 km/h. The weight was 107-111 t. Initially, it was used on the Gotthard route. Although the machines were to be found also in other regions, they never reached the celebrity of e.g. the "Krokodil". One reason could be the fact that the Be 4/6 locomotives very soon were replaced by the Ae 3/6 and Ae 4/7 machines in high-quality passenger train traffic. The locomotive with the number 12320 was built in 1921 and it is retained as a historical vehicle. It left the daily operations in Bellinzona in June, 1975, after a major revision where it also was painted brown again. It is still used occasionally, starting from the depot in Winterthur. Ralf Aroksalasch (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Be 4/6 12320 at Lausanne-Triage in 1997. I also recommend you to visit Ralf's Railway Resort. You will find more information about the 12320 Rehbuck on the Be 4/6 Team Winterthur site. The model is the Roco 43926 which I purchased on eBay.de in June 2003. It was produced in the early 1980:s. I have installed a Märklin 60902 digital decoder in it, see the conversion example in the Loco Decoders section.
The Ae 3/6II was built between 1924-1926 in a total of 60 pcs. (No. 10401 to 10460). The 2030 hp motor derived a top speed of 100 km/h. The weight was 98 t. They were used for express- and regional passenger trains, in the late years, they also pulled light goods trains. The Ae 3/6 earned nick-names like the "Gumpesel" (the Jumping Donkey), the "Hackbrettli" (a stringed instrument played with small hammers) and the "Oerliker Heuwänder" (the Hay Tedder from Oerlikon). The regulary use of the Ae 3/6II ended 1965-1977. My prototype, the 10406, was introduced by SBB in 1924 and discarded in 1966. The predecessor, Ae 3/6I, had an even more durable construction, and were in regular use until 1975-1994, at most 73 years in regular service. I don't have a picture of the 10406, however, Adrian Senn (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ae 3/6II 10448 at Winterthur in 1999. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in May 2002. It is from the Märklin starter kit 29516 which was produced between 2001 and 2002. Originally, it had a Delta unit, which I have replaced with a Märklin 6090 digital decoder.
After the good results experienced with the class of tank locomotives ordered by the Bodensee-Toggenburg Railroad from the firm of Maffei in Munich in 1910, from 1911 to 1916 the SBB bought a total of 34 of a tank locomotive based on this design. The 993 hp motor derived a top speed of 75 km/h. The weight was 74 t. The locomotive was nick-named the “Habersack” (the Oats Sack). This locomotive was a favourite for push/pull commuter trains in suburban traffic due to its excellent running characteristics in both directions. By 1965 the last of the locomotives in this class were removed from service. This locomotive can currently be seen pulling museum or anniversary trains. I don't have a picture of the 5818, however, Pascal Zingg (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Eb 3/5 5819 at Delemont in 2005. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in April 2006. It is the Märklin 37131 which was produced in 2001. It was delivered with a Märklin 60902 decoder.
The Ae 3/5 was a light express train locomotive for lowland routes. All engines, No. 10201–10226, were delivered between 1922 and 1925. The 1320 hp motor derived a top speed of 90 km/h, and the weight was 98 t. The locomotive was nick-named the “Kleine Secheron” (the Small Secheron), as the supplier Société anonym Atelier de Sécheron (SAAS). It was very short and provided bad performance in curves. They were in service during six decades, from the 1920s into the 1980s, to large extent in the Geneva region. At the end of the 1960s, some locomotives were converted for the automobile transport services at the Gotthard and Simplon tunnels. The museum locomotive No. 10217 is stationed in Spiez. Armin Steiner (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ae 3/5 10222. The model is the Rivarossi 10668 which I purchased on eBay.de in June 2004. I don’t know when it was produced. It came with an Arnold decoder.
The Re 4/4I prototype's 2520 hp motor derives a top speed of 125 km/h. The weight is 57 t. The first series (10001-10026) was built between 1946 and 1948. The next Re 4/4I (10027-10050) followed between 1950 and 1951. At the beginning, the engines were green. Starting from 1972, the 10033, 10034, 10046 and 10050 were painted in TEE colours for Trans Europe Express service. The 10001 is retained as historical locomotive in its original condition. John Lovda (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Re 4/4I 10050 TEE at Brig in 1996. The Re 4/4I 10050 "TEE" is my first Lima engine, model 208447. I purchased it as 2nd hand on eBay.de in February 2004. I installed a Märklin 60902 decoder in it. The running characteristics could be better, however I did not expect - or pay - that much either.
The Re 4/4II prototype's 6400 hp motor derives a top speed of 140 km/h. The weight is 57 t. Between 1961 and 1985, 276 Re 4/4II were built, and they are still very common in SBB traffic. That's one reason why I like them. There are very few nick-names of the Re 4/4II, however, the "Sweat Express" has been used, which indicates a poor climate system in the locomotive... On the Internet, I found a picture of the Re 4/4II 11376 at Basel in 2000 (along with some other Re 4/4 and Re 6/6 units, the 11376 is green), however, I don't know the name of the photographer. If you would know, please inform me about the originator, in order to let me request for approval to publish the pictures. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in March 2003. It is from the Märklin starter kit 29859 which has ben produced since 2000. It has a Märklin 60902 digital decoder.
The first Re 4/4II colored red was nick-named "Tampax" by some people... My prototype is based in Luzern. I don't have a picture of the 11162 prototype, however, on this page you will find pictures of other Re 4/4II prototype engines. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in September 2002. It is the Märklin 3734 which was produced between 1995 and 1999, and my first loco with a Märklin 6090 digital decoder, which is superior to the Märklin 6080 decoder.
The Re 4/4II 11103 "Swiss Express" prototype is still painted in the famous Swiss Express red and cream colors, since the introduction in 1972. John Lovda (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Re 4/4II 11103 at Zurich in 1995. The model is my first non Märklin engine. It is the HAG (of Switzerland) model 210 which was produced in 1977, and I purchased it as 2nd hand on eBay.de in January 2003. Heavy stuff! The engine is equipped with a Märklin 6090 decoder.
Between 1987 and 1997, seven German DB V200 Red Mooses (see below) named Am 4/4 and numbered 18461-18467 were in service in Switzerland under the ownership of SBB. The 2700 hp motor derived a top speed of 140 km/h, and the weight was 73-81 t. SBB needed some powerful diesel locomotives during the 1980:s, e.g. for track maintenance projects. The locomotives should be able to pull passenger trains were the overhead power was switched off. There were some problems using the Red Moose in Switzerland, e.g shortage of spare parts. They were sold into private ownership in Germany. My prototype, the 18461 (V200 013), is now in a depot in Altenbeken, managed by Eisenbahn Betriebsgesellschaft. Maurizio Messa (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Am 4/4 18461 at Biel in 1989. I purchased this model as new on Tradera.se in November 2006. It is the Märklin 3384 which was produced between 1995 and 1997. It was delivered with a Märklin Delta module. However, later I switched chassis with the German DB V200 (Märklin 3682.2) where the Märklin 6080 decoder had been replaced with a 60904 decoder.
Nine RCe 2/4 "Roter Pfeil" (Red Arrow) prototypes were produced, starting 1935. Two had a 290 hp diesel motor, the others had a 400 hp electric motor. Both versions derived a top speed of 125 km/h, and later they were all converted to electric motors. The weight was 38-41 t. The RBe 2/4 1003 arrived in the "Verkehrshaus der Schweiz" (transportation) museum in Luzern in 1968, and carries now the original designation RCe 2/4 203, as the model. I shot a picture of the RCe 2/4 203 at Luzern in 2003. There were also variants of the Rote Pfeil built. One was the Double Arrow, and the most famous vehicle was the "Churchill Pfeil" (or "Landi Pfeil"). This railcar was built in 1939 for the Swiss National Exposition "Landi 39". In 1946, the former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill used the railcar while on a visit to Switzerland, and the loco has carried the nickname "Churchill Pfeil" ever since. It is still used, and can often be seen close to Zürich HB. I purchased the model on eBay.de in February 2004. It is a Märklin 3125, which was produced between 1985 and 1990. I installed a Märklin 60905 decoder in it.
The first two Ee 3/3 prototypes were taken into service as early as 1924. The first production group followed in 1928. The second production group of 46 locomotives (Including No. 16351-16376) was placed into service in 1932. Additional production groups followed until 1966. The maximum speed of 40 km/h was enabled by a 577 hp motor, which later was upgraded to 680 hp. The weight was 39-49 t. The Ee 3/3 was nick-named the “Glätteisen” (the Smooth Iron). Despite its age, this locomotive class can still be seen in service. I don't have a picture of the 16370, however, Michael Taylor (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the Ee 3/3 16364 at St Gallen in 2004. The model is the Märklin 36330 which I purchased on eBay.de in June 2005. It was produced in 2004. It came with a Märklin Mfx digital decoder. Locomotives from other countries
The prototype was built by Krauss Maffei AG 1908-1918 and the 1770 hp motor derived a top speed of 120 km/h. The weight was 88 t. In 1960, the DB took the last locomotives out of service. The BR 18.4 is exhibited e.g. at the Deutschen Museum in München, at the private museum of Maffei in München and at the Eisenbahnmuseum Neustadt, however, none of them is my prototype No. 18473. The BR 18.4 was in traffic e.g. on the famous Rheingold line which operated between Hoek von Holland and Basel 1928-1939 and, according to some sources, also a few years after WWII. This is why I use it on the layout. I have no picture of the 18473, but Christian Splittgerber (Copyright) has provided a nice picture of the BR 18.4 18505 at Munich in 1977. In the Königlich Bayerischen Staatsbahn (K.Bay.Sts.B.), this engine was named S 3/6, i.e. 6 axles wherof 3 driving axles according to Sean Fanelli's Classification & Numbering page. In Switzerland, the engine would have been classified as A 3/6. However, the closest engine in Switzerland was the A 3/5, also built by Krauss Maffei AG. It was one of the largest steam locomotives in Switzerland. I purchased this model as new on eBay.de in November 2002. It is from the Märklin starter kit 29855 which has been produced since 2001. It has a Märklin 60902 digital decoder. Built-in smoke generator and sound effects module for a locomotive whistle and bell are digitally controlled.
Five prototypes of V200 was built by Krauss-Maffei in 1953/54. From 1956 a number of 61 engines were built by Krauss-Maffei and 20 by MaK. The V200 hauled express trains on all main lines. Some of the V200 were used in Switzerland as class Am 4/4 (see above). There are several fan pages regarding the Red Moose on the Net, e.g. the V200.de site. My Red Moose scale 1:1 prototype was numbered V200 139 until 1968, later V221 139. It was built in 1965 and scrapped in Maribor, Slovenia, in 1987. I purchased this Red Moose model as 2nd hand in February 2002. It is the Märklin 3682.2 which was produced in 1992, and my first loco with a digital decoder, the Märklin 6080. However, later I switched chassis with the Swiss SBB Am/4/4 (Märklin 3384) which has a Delta unit.
I got this Märklin 3085 in the 1970:s. A shop in Örebro tried to install a digital decoder in it, but they failed, and purchased the locomotive from me.
Purchased this Märklin 3095 type loco as 2nd hand in November 2001. I needed a loco with a Delta module for digital testing purposes, but still, it's a nice loco! I sold it on Tradera.se after summer 2002.
I got this Märklin 3043 model in the 1970:s but my theme is Swiss, remember... But maybe it could visit Switzerland as a chartered train, crowded with school kids going skiing? I installed a 60904 decoder in it, and it was running very good. I sold it on Tradera.se in March 2003.
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