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10/30/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Peider SwissTrip
Dates:5/1/2020 - 6/2/2020
Album Info:After Corona lockdown lifted I had a good day out trainspotting with a good mix of freight and passenger services, electric and diesel loco's.
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193 323 - DB Cargo
Title:  193 323 - DB Cargo
Description:  DB Cargo new Siemens Vectron, Class BR193, started recently their operation for the first time on Swiss tracks. They are used to connect the DB Cargo German operation with their DB Cargo Italy subsidiary in transit through Switzerland. At "the helm" are Swiss drivers of SBB Cargo within Switzerland.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:59:42 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  DB 193(UNKNOWN)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
193 466 - SBB Cargo International
Title:  193 466 - SBB Cargo International
Description:  For the transit cargo operation Germany - Italy SBBCI uses leased Siemens Vectron. Here a "light train" running back up north to Germany.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:38:42 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBBCI 193(UNKNOWN)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
193 520 - SBB Cargo International
Title:  193 520 - SBB Cargo International
Description:  The design of the new Siemens Vectron BR193 is similar to that of the first 18 Vectron locomotives in use by SBB Cargo International, but instead of red, the cabs are blue. The new ones have a different operation country package Germany-Austria-Switzerland-Italy-Netherland instead of G-A-CH-I, so it will be easy to set the two different configurations apart.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:21 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBBCI 193(UNKNOWN)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
 475 411 - BLS Cargo
Title:  475 411 - BLS Cargo
Description:  BLS Cargo is another Swiss operator of the new Vectron locos. It has 15 in operation and another oder for 25 units to enter service in 2020 till 2025. They are equipped for Belgium/Netherland to Italy transit operation.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 2:06:29 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  BLS 475(UNKNOWN)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
476 453 - RailCare Switzerland
Title:  476 453 - RailCare Switzerland
Description:  The Swiss privat operator RailCare has a shuttle network within Switzerland for container traffic. It operates eight Siemens Vectron locomotives. Those powerful loco can operate the container trains at 120 kph/75 mph.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:36 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  RAILCARE 476(UNKNOWN)
Views:  130   Comments: 1
234 086 - SBB Infrastructure
Title:  234 086 - SBB Infrastructure
Description:  The tractor TM 234 runs by with a mow-train. It runs on a 12 cylinder MTU diesel engine with 550kW.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:25 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 234(UNKNOWN)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
401 - DB German Federal Railways
Title:  401 - DB German Federal Railways
Description:  German DB operates several destination to Switzerland with their ICE trains. The driver here are Swiss SBB engineers with the route and signalling knowledge.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:38:45 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  DB ICE(Electric M.U.)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
420 241 - SBB Cargo
Title:  420 241 - SBB Cargo
Description:  The forty years old Re 420 (former designation Re 4/4) comes slowly to its end of life. So its nice to see them still running strong, here with a VW-car train heading to the Swiss VW-distribution center.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:29 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBBC 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  133   Comments: 1
421 386 - SBB Cargo
Title:  421 386 - SBB Cargo
Description:  Those Class Re 421 are licenced to operate in Germany and Switzerland with a small Swiss (on wire) and a wide German pantograph (front position). Out of 276 produced Re 4/4 - Re 420 a small batch of 26 units became class 421. All are soon to end up at the scrapyard, maybe my last photo of these types.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:28 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
460 038 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  460 038 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  A Intercity Basle - Bern double deck train, headed by a Class 460.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:38:49 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 460(UNKNOWN)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
460 039 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  460 039 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  A mid-life modificated Re 460 with an Intercity train. The 119 Re 460 do heavy "labor". In 25 years, many of them have traveled far more than five million kilometers / 3.1 million miles. The SBB Yverdon depot is renewing its technology, replacing the power converter along the wireing systems and achieving a notable energy saving effect. Now the Re 460 will run until the first half of the 2040s.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:33 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 460(UNKNOWN)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
460 041 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  460 041 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The Class Re 460 was introduced as part of the Rail 2000 project, a massive undertaking to modernise and improve capacity on Switzerland's railways. With its power output of 6100 kW it reaches 200 kph/120 mph.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:37 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 460(UNKNOWN)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
474 013 - SBB Cargo
Title:  474 013 - SBB Cargo
Description:  A loco train heading for the cargo maintenance depot south of Gotthard in Bellinzona. The "train" consist of a Siemens Re474 and BR193 as well as two Bombardier Re 482.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:32 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 474(UNKNOWN)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
501 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  501 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The new Eurocity Class 501 from Stadler Rail is a lowlevel highspeed train for up to 250 kph/156 mph. It can serve 29 inch as well as 21 inch high platforms in four countries (Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Austria). This plattform flexibility is unique for a lowfloor highspeed train worldwide.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:40 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 501(UNKNOWN)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
501 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  501 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The Class 501, which will have a maximum operating speed of 250 kph/156 mph, will replace the ICN and ETR 610 sets gradually as it is introduced 2020.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:43 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 501(UNKNOWN)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
502 209 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  502 209 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The new Bombardier SBB Intercity double deck EMU, which has 10% more seats than an equal long double deck classic train. This is due to the articulated power system and the pantograph position at both ends of the EMU. With the TWINDEXX Swiss Express, Bombardier is providing SBB and the Swiss people with a modern, comfortable, double-deck train for long-distance transport. The train offers up to 1,300 seats, plenty of space for luggage, front to end open through access on both levels, power sockets in all classes, a modern customer information system and electronic seat reservations.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:38:53 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 502(UNKNOWN)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
502 and 503 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  502 and 503 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  Left the new Bombardier Class 502 double deck Intercity train passes a Alstom Class 503 Eurocity train. Both have tilting systems to increase speed allowance in curves.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:38:57 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 502(UNKNOWN)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
503 015 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  503 015 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The Eurocity Class 503 with open "mouth" as the coupling hatch didn't closed.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:39:00 PM
Location:  Sissach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 503(UNKNOWN)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
521 005 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  521 005 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  For the tri-national commuter network Switzerland-Germany-France SBB operates FLIRT EMU's. The Class 521 operates the Swiss- and German network around the city of Basle.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:41 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 521(UNKNOWN)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
521 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  521 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The most used commuter train are the FLIRT class 5xx. They operate in different liveries according to their regional S-Bahn operation.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:47 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 521(UNKNOWN)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
620 031 - SBB Cargo
Title:  620 031 - SBB Cargo
Description:  The SBB Cargo 7850 kW Bo’Bo’Bo’-locomotives, Class 620 (former designation Re 6/6), are since 1975 in operation and 30 out of 89 built will get an upgrade and modification for another 15 to 20 years. They will remain for heavy freight services throughout Switzerland.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:51 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 620(UNKNOWN)
Views:  164   Comments: 1
841 025 - SBB Infrastructure
Title:  841 025 - SBB Infrastructure
Description:  The Class Am 841 is a diesel locomotive of SBB Infrastructure. The locos were manufactured by GEC Alsthom Transport SA in Valencia/Spain. In operation since 1998 they are soon replaced by new modern Alstom hybrid Aem 940 "Elephant".
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:45 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 841(UNKNOWN)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
843 086 - SBB Cargo
Title:  843 086 - SBB Cargo
Description:  For heavy switching and light line services SBB Cargo operates 76 Class 843.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:48 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBBC 843(UNKNOWN)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
843 086 - SBB Cargo
Title:  843 086 - SBB Cargo
Description:  The SBB Am 843 is based on the diesel-hydraulic standard locomotives of the type G 1700-2 BB from the German rail vehicle manufacturer Vossloh. But in contrast to the standard version it is designed for left-hand traffic that is common in Switzerland by arranging control panels, front doors and exhaust chimneys in a mirror-symmetrical arrangement.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 11:44:53 AM
Location:  Moehlin, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBBC 843(UNKNOWN)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
185 133 - DB Cargo (Germany)
Title:  185 133 - DB Cargo (Germany)
Description:  DB Cargo operates several of its BR185 within Switzerland and Germany for export and transit trains.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 12:38:37 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  DB 185(UNKNOWN)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
186 901 - Crossrail (BLS Cargo Group)
Title:  186 901 - Crossrail (BLS Cargo Group)
Description:  The Belgian operator Crossrail was taken over by Swiss train operator BLS Cargo to strengthen its position in the North-South european cargo market.
Photo Date:  6/2/2020  Upload Date: 6/7/2020 1:14:24 PM
Location:  Muehlau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  CX 186(UNKNOWN)
Views:  115   Comments: 1


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