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» RhB - Rhätische Bahn (more..) » Ge 2/4 (more..) |
» between Spinas and Bever » Bever, Switzerland (more..) » January 04, 2021 |
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» 222 (more..) » 9139 (more..) |
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Remarks & Notes |
Ge 2/4 # 222 of the Rhaetian Railway with a mixed passenger/freight train in the Bever valley. The locomotive was built in 1913 as # 204 by SLM and BBC for the new lower Engadine line from Bever to Scuol-Tarasp, which was electrified since inauguration with 11000 V AC 16,7 Hz. In 1946 the locomotive was rebuilt with a more powerful 600 horsepower motor, replacing the old 300 horsepower Déry motor from 1913, and the maximum velocity was raised from 45 to 55 km/h. The historic locomotive was on a driver training run between Spinas and Samedan this day with a beautiful consist of vintage cars. |
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