In 1921 – 100 years ago – the first RhB Crocodiles, the class Ge 6/6 I electric locomotives, were delivered by SLM in Winterthur. With a performance of 800 kilowatts / 1,072 horsepower and a maximum speed of 55 km/h / 34 mph, these 66 metric ton locomotives fully satisfied the requirements of the times so that 15 units all total were built. Starting in the Eighties, they were replaced by newer locomotives so that currently only 2 units – however very well maintained units – are used pulling special trains. They are also used in regular operation pulling historic cars.

Highlights

• Model of Crocodile 415, which is still in use as a museum locomotive.
• Two powerful ball bearing Bühler motors.
• Many prototypical sound functions.
• Pantographs can be raised and lowered in digital operation.

Product description

This is a model of the RhB class Ge 6/6 I electric locomotive, the legendary Crocodile. The locomotive has a prototypical paint and lettering scheme for Era VI, road number 415 as a locomotive still currently exists. The locomotive is driven by two powerful Bühler motors. Traction tires. The locomotive has an mfx/DCC sound decoder with many light and sound functions. The pantographs are powered by servomotors and can be raised and lowered in digital operation. The locomotive has many fine details on the superstructures and running gear. The cab doors can be opened.

Length over the buffers 56 cm / 22-1/16".