Electric locomotive Ae 6/6 Stadtelok SBB Ep.IV-V

Electric locomotive Ae 6/6 "Städtelok" of the Swiss Federal Railways, epoch IV - V.

Lokwappen "City Basel"
Technically revised model
Swiss light change
Freestanding handlebars
Closed front apron for optional installation enclosed

Engine with flywheel. With plug-in interface according to NEM 651 for the installation of a decoder. Drive on 8 wheels, 2 of them with traction tires. Current consumption across all axes. Three-LED top LED lighting on both sides, changing with the direction of travel. Sliding mechanism on both sides for real close coupling when using the PROFI coupling 9545 (default setting: standard couplings). Coupler holder NEM 355.

Prototype: As early as 1955, the success story of the Ae 6/6, whose 120 copies were delivered to the SBB began. Quickly they proved to be the ideal draft horses, especially on the Gotthard, to transport the ever-increasing train loads over the long ramps at high speed, because the slow "crocodiles" cost too much time on the heavily used sections of track. The shapely Ae 6/6 powerhouses quickly replaced the "crocodiles" and other older locomotives on all steep main routes. The Ae 6/6 has gained cult status in recent years of service. After leaving the active service at the SBB several locomotives museum have been preserved for posterity.