Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways class Ce 6/8". 2-6-6-2 wheel arrangement, built starting in 1926. World famous electric locomotive type, nicknamed the "Crocodile". Use: Heavy freight trains.

Highlights

• Built-in Selectrix Decoder.
• Can also be used on
• analog layouts.
• New motor with
• bell-shaped armature.
• Newly improved running
• characteristics.

Produkt

Model: Era III, comes with built-in Selectrix Decoder, motor with bell-shaped armature, 6 axles powered, 4 traction tires. Length over buffers 125 mm / 4-1/516".

Charlie's Tips

This model is being delivered with a built-in Selectrix Decoder. The decoder is programmed at the factory for analog operation, so that this model can also be used on conventional layouts.

Catalog

- New Items 2003 - Main Catalog 2003 / 2004 - Main Catalog 2004 / 2005

Großbetrieb

A specially heavy, powerful locomotive able to master steep grades on a curving line was needed for freight service on the Gotthard route. 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 articulated design of these units fulfilled the long-standing requirement for trouble-free transport of freight over the Gotthard. Since any new improvements were always applied to these locomotives, there are a large number of variations that are unmistakable whether in the green or brown paint scheme that hold a special fascination for everyone.

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