Toy Fair 2013 Crocodile Locomotive in wooden case, black

  Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class Ce 6/8 III freight locomotive. 2-6-6-2 wheel arrangement. Built starting in 1926 (Ce 6/8 III). The world famous electric locomotive nicknamed the "Crocodile".

Product

Model: The frame and body parts are constructed of die-cast metal. The locomotive has an NEM digital connector. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has NEM coupler pockets. The headlights and marker light change over with the direction of travel in the Swiss light code. Length over the buffers 23 cm / 9-1/16".

Publications

- New Items 2011 - Main Catalog 2011/2012

Prototype information

The SBB needed a heavy, particularly powerful locomotive for freight service able to master steep grades on the Gotthard route with its many curves. Locomotives were developed in the classes Be 6/8 III and Ce 6/8 III that entered railroad history with the nickname "Crocodile" due to their striking appearance. The striking articulated design of these units fulfilled the long standing requirement for trouble-free transport of freight over the Gotthard. Since improvements were continuously applied to these locomotives, numerous versions existed, both in a green or brown paint scheme, were unmistakably recognizable as the "Crocodile", and exercised a special fascination.