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Re 420 LION - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  Re 420 LION - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  30 units of class 420 are refurbished and modified for over 1 Mio $ each. They are used for heavy rush hours shuttle trains at Zurich metropolitan area. Always four units are in different stages at the shop, allready 22 went back to operation. This modification gives another 20+ years of service life for those 30 - 50 year old locomotives.
Photo Date:  12/11/2014  Upload Date: 12/12/2014 2:57:52 PM
Location:  Bellinzona, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
SBB 420 165-3 coming out of tunnel at the station
Title:  SBB 420 165-3 coming out of tunnel at the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/24/2015  Upload Date: 4/17/2022 10:33:31 PM
Location:  Wassen, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
SBB 420 344-4 is leading an intermodal train
Title:  SBB 420 344-4 is leading an intermodal train
Description:  A Swiss Intermodal train on the Gotthard route by Wassen (UR).
Photo Date:  11/24/2015  Upload Date: 12/27/2015 10:39:16 PM
Location:  Wassen, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  385   Comments: 1
Passenger trains around Switzerland
Title:  Passenger trains around Switzerland
Description:  Two refurbished and modernized Re 420 (a midlife update after 20 years) operating a "sandwich" rush hour reinforcement train.
Photo Date:  8/15/2016  Upload Date: 11/18/2016 9:58:19 AM
Location:  Hendschikon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  324   Comments: 1
Passenger trains around Switzerland
Title:  Passenger trains around Switzerland
Description:  A SBB Re 420 is pulling a German push-pull train through the lines near Olten.
Photo Date:  9/13/2016  Upload Date: 11/18/2016 9:57:51 AM
Location:  Dulliken, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  275   Comments: 1
Passenger trains around Switzerland
Title:  Passenger trains around Switzerland
Description:  Train for "heavy boys": The daily prison train passing by. The cells are in the special equipped cabcar.
Photo Date:  9/13/2016  Upload Date: 11/18/2016 9:57:57 AM
Location:  Dulliken, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  304   Comments: 1
Passenger trains around Switzerland
Title:  Passenger trains around Switzerland
Description:  Refitted Re 4/4 LION: LION stands for facelift, integration, optimization and reconfiguration (in German Lifting, Integration, Optimierung und Neugestaltung).
Photo Date:  11/17/2016  Upload Date: 11/22/2016 6:10:49 AM
Location:  Dulliken, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Freight trains to Gotthard Base Tunnel / Switzerland
Title:  Freight trains to Gotthard Base Tunnel / Switzerland
Description:  A Swiss Post consist running for Ticino, the southern Swiss canton accross the alps.
Photo Date:  4/21/2017  Upload Date: 4/23/2017 3:42:00 AM
Location:  Oberrueti , CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
Vineyards and 10.000 ft snow tops
Title:  Vineyards and 10.000 ft snow tops
Description:  SBB Cargo 420 264 leads a mixed freight along the vineyards of St-Leonard.
Photo Date:  5/10/2017  Upload Date: 5/17/2017 12:03:00 PM
Location:  St-Leonard, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
420 306 - SBB Cargo / Switzerland
Title:  420 306 - SBB Cargo / Switzerland
Description:  An empty cement train is heading to the nearby Lafarge-Holcim cement factory. More and more Re 420/430 are stored and scrapped, their life after more than 40 years of operation are coming to an end.
Photo Date:  7/25/2018  Upload Date: 7/26/2018 4:19:50 PM
Location:  Flums, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  328   Comments: 2
SBB pax trains, part one: long distance single deck coach train
Title:  SBB pax trains, part one: long distance single deck coach train
Description:  Class: Standard Coach IV Built: 1981-1990 Length: 26.4 m Passengers: 1.cl.: 60 / 2.cl.: 86
Photo Date:  3/25/2021  Upload Date: 2/13/2022 9:34:04 AM
Location:  Dulliken, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
Mainline Zurich-Bern: SBB 420 245
Title:  Mainline Zurich-Bern: SBB 420 245
Description:  Between major Swiss mail and parcel distribution centers are running regular shuttle trains.
Photo Date:  3/25/2021  Upload Date: 4/2/2021 6:38:20 AM
Location:  Dulliken, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  199   Comments: 1
Mainline Zurich-Bern: SBB 420 262
Title:  Mainline Zurich-Bern: SBB 420 262
Description:  "Milan on Eco-Price" travel promotion on a SBB Cargo Re 420
Photo Date:  3/25/2021  Upload Date: 4/6/2021 8:27:12 AM
Location:  Buchs AG, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  263   Comments: 1
Mainline Zurich-St.Gallen: SBB 420 235
Title:  Mainline Zurich-St.Gallen: SBB 420 235
Description:  Two "oldies" still going strong. The Re 4/4 II were buildt 1967–1985. The 420 235 came out of the forth batch, ordered 1968.
Photo Date:  4/21/2021  Upload Date: 4/23/2021 4:50:48 AM
Location:  Sirnach, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
Mainline Zurich-St.Gallen: SBB 420 241
Title:  Mainline Zurich-St.Gallen: SBB 420 241
Description:  A mixed freight heading to Zurich-Limmattal yard.
Photo Date:  4/21/2021  Upload Date: 4/30/2021 3:06:39 AM
Location:  Schottikon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Mainline Basel - Bern: SBB 420 152
Title:  Mainline Basel - Bern: SBB 420 152
Description:  Jail train pushed by Re 420 152. The driver is behind the left window, as Switzerland operates left-hand-traffic on its tracks.
Photo Date:  8/11/2021  Upload Date: 8/27/2021 5:08:29 AM
Location:  Murgenthal, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  207   Comments: 1
Mainline Basel - Bern: SBB Cargo 420 339
Title:  Mainline Basel - Bern: SBB Cargo 420 339
Description:  Two Re 420 are used in push-pull configuration for a track measurement train equipped by Sperry.
Photo Date:  8/11/2021  Upload Date: 8/27/2021 5:08:32 AM
Location:  Rothrist, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
SBB pax trains, part one: long distance single deck coach train
Title:  SBB pax trains, part one: long distance single deck coach train
Description:  Class: Standard Coach IV Built: 1981-1990 Length: 26.4 m Passengers: 1. cl.: 60 / 2. cl.: 86
Photo Date:  2/9/2022  Upload Date: 2/13/2022 9:37:08 AM
Location:  Elgg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
175 years of Swiss railways
Title:  175 years of Swiss railways
Description:  SBB Cargo 420 251 was outshopped today with new "175 year Swiss railways" livery. A few milestones of Swiss railway history: 1847 First train, called “Spanish Bred Train” run between Zürich and Baden; 1852 The parliament decided by law, against the government, to put the development of rail tracks and railway companies into the hands of cantons and private companies; 1882 Opening of the Gotthard summit tunnel; 1902 Switzerland nationalized the complete railway system.
Photo Date:  3/9/2022  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 9:49:10 AM
Location:  Yverdon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  175   Comments: 1
175 years of Swiss railways
Title:  175 years of Swiss railways
Description:  The legendary Crocodile on the historic side of the Re 420. A few milestones of Swiss railway history: 1906 The world longest railway tunnel with 19.8 km opened through the Simplon to connect Italy; 1919 The legendary Crocodile Ce 6/8II became operational.
Photo Date:  3/9/2022  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 9:49:13 AM
Location:  Yverdon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
175 years of Swiss railways
Title:  175 years of Swiss railways
Description:  The Re 4/4 420 251 was presented on the turntable. A few milestones of Swiss railway history: 1982 The hourly interval timetable between cities introduced; 1991 The Bo-Bo Re 460 with 6100 kW, designed by Sergio Pininfarina, was introduced; 1992 With 64 % the public voting for the New Railway Alp Transversal (NEAT project) was granted.
Photo Date:  3/9/2022  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 9:49:15 AM
Location:  Yverdon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
175 years of Swiss railways
Title:  175 years of Swiss railways
Description:  Both sides of the jubilee locos are showing different designs: one side historical scenes, other side presence scenes. A few milestones of Swiss railway history: 2004 The first 200 km/h highspeed line opened for Re 460 intercity trains; 2016 After a CHF 12 billion investment the Gotthard basic tunnel opened; 2019 1.8 million passengers and 30.3 million tkm freight are daily using the 5317 km long Swiss rail network; 2020 With opening of the Ceneri basic tunnel the new alp transit corridor was finalized.
Photo Date:  3/9/2022  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 9:49:18 AM
Location:  Yverdon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  166   Comments: 1
SBB Cargo 420 258
Title:  SBB Cargo 420 258
Description:  Soon last time to see regular Class Re 4/4 - Re 420 services in Switzerland after they have over 60 years of services on their wheels.
Photo Date:  8/15/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 10:50:24 AM
Location:  Bollodingen, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 420(UNKNOWN)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
SBB RE421 392-2
Title:  SBB RE421 392-2
Description:  Re421 #392-2 owned by Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) at the train station
Photo Date:  6/21/2009  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 12:45:05 AM
Location:  Winterthur, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
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Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  461   Comments: 2
421 387-2  - SBB Cargo, Switzerland
Title:  421 387-2 - SBB Cargo, Switzerland
Description:  SBB Cargo has 26 units of 421 (Re 4/4) with a Swiss and a German pantograph, so they can be used in cross border operation. Here the 421 drives on the highspeed track without any load behind.
Photo Date:  3/12/2010  Upload Date: 3/13/2010 4:52:36 AM
Location:  Rupperswil, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  286   Comments: 2
Roundtrip Switzerland
Title:  Roundtrip Switzerland
Description:  Re 421 394 comes out of the stub terminal of Zurich after its passenger consist went out on a next connection. The Re 421 are equiped also for operation in Germany with safety control systems and a special pantograph. Usually they operate freight trains, this one is rented out to SBB passenger division for its Zurich - Stuttgart Eurocity trains.
Photo Date:  5/6/2013  Upload Date: 5/16/2013 1:50:09 AM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
421 395 - SBB Cargo International, Germany
Title:  421 395 - SBB Cargo International, Germany
Description:  The SBB Cargo subdivision of Germany has a couple of Re 4/4, class 421, in operation. The 421 has one pantograph for German and Swiss operation each. The sticker tells, that theiy are looking for a buyer or rent customer, including engineer training. SBB Int. is renting out almost half of its fleet in Germany, as it generates more cash than low using rates in cargo operation.
Photo Date:  6/1/2013  Upload Date: 7/27/2013 2:16:09 AM
Location:  Grosskorbetha, DE
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
SBB 421 371-6 & SBB Re 460 024-3 "Doris Leuthard"
Title:  SBB 421 371-6 & SBB Re 460 024-3 "Doris Leuthard"
Description:  Swiss Federal Railways
Photo Date:  8/9/2013  Upload Date: 8/14/2013 7:18:10 AM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN) SBB 460(UNKNOWN)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
421 392 - SBB Cargo, Switzerland
Title:  421 392 - SBB Cargo, Switzerland
Description:  A Re 4/4 III with a different gear set for cargo trains can reach 125 kph / 80 mph only. But still sufficient for the intercity train Stuttgart - Zurich, which runs most on older tracks. The class 421 is homoglated for Germany too, therefore the Passenger Division of SBB rented this unit in, as they are short of engines and on the other side they can provide a through service without change on engine to DB AG.
Photo Date:  9/5/2013  Upload Date: 10/14/2013 4:15:24 AM
Location:  Eglisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
SBB Re421 379-9
Title:  SBB Re421 379-9
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/2014  Upload Date: 11/23/2014 11:34:21 AM
Location:  Winterthur, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
421 388 - SBB Cargo International, Germany
Title:  421 388 - SBB Cargo International, Germany
Description:  SBBCI operates several Re 421 in Germany. The heavy maintenance is done at the depot of Bellinzona/Ticino, where thir unit is on rolling bogies.
Photo Date:  12/11/2014  Upload Date: 12/12/2014 2:58:27 PM
Location:  Bellinzona, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Passenger trains around Switzerland
Title:  Passenger trains around Switzerland
Description:  SBB Cargo Re 421 operating the Eurocity from Munich to Zurich.
Photo Date:  9/23/2016  Upload Date: 11/17/2016 11:40:15 AM
Location:  Oberstetten, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 421(UNKNOWN)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
SBB 430 358-2 is leading a freight train
Title:  SBB 430 358-2 is leading a freight train
Description:  A tank train is passing the station of Wassen (URI) on the famous Gotthard route / Switzerland
Photo Date:  11/24/2015  Upload Date: 12/27/2015 10:31:28 PM
Location:  Wassen, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  SBB 430(UNKNOWN)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
SBB 430 114
Title:  SBB 430 114
Description:  The "extinct species", the allmost 60 years old Re 4/4 have soon their last operation. Here a Class 430 in livery of Synopsis, which organizes training courses in the field of railways.
Photo Date:  8/23/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 10:50:33 AM
Location:  Amsteg-Silenen, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 430(UNKNOWN)
Views:  112   Comments: 2
SBB 450XXX
Title:  SBB 450XXX
Description:  Class 450 set composed of Locomotive, 2 D/D cars and a D/D driving trailer.
Photo Date:  8/20/1995  Upload Date: 7/15/2022 12:42:14 PM
Location:  Zurich Oerlikon, CH
Author:  Mark Davies
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Locomotives:  SBB 450XXX(UNKNOWN)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Re 450 -  SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  Re 450 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  A Re 450 commuter train heads to Ziegelbruecke.
Photo Date:  3/17/2010  Upload Date: 3/31/2010 3:41:35 PM
Location:  Bilten, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
Re 450 -  SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  Re 450 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  A S2-line commuter train heads to Effretikon.
Photo Date:  3/17/2010  Upload Date: 3/31/2010 3:41:38 PM
Location:  Bilten, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
Re 450 - SBB / Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  Re 450 - SBB / Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  A Re 450 commuter train crosses the bridges at Rapperswil, over the lake of Zurich.
Photo Date:  8/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/6/2011 5:15:01 AM
Location:  Rapperswil, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
SBB 450 0035-1 S-Bahn
Title:  SBB 450 0035-1 S-Bahn
Description:  Light passenger rail composition
Photo Date:  9/30/2011  Upload Date: 10/7/2011 9:46:22 PM
Location:  Effretikon, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
450 112 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  450 112 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  A heavy rainshower moved along the lake (Walensee in eastern Switzerland) and soon the sun came back. Just to take the next way out on the highway and make an "emergency" stop for the appoaching Re 450 commuter train.
Photo Date:  6/21/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 4:37:19 PM
Location:  Murg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  194   Comments: 1
450 044  - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  450 044 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The Re 450 is a four axle electric locomotive, used usually by Swiss Federal Railways on S-Bahn services in Zurich. A total of 115 units were built, here one on the St.Gallen - Chur Intercity connection as RE regional express operation.
Photo Date:  6/22/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 4:37:12 PM
Location:  Sargans, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
450!114  - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  450!114 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  Due to heavy holiday weekend traffic the standard consist of Re 4/4 with Intercity coaches on St.Gallen - Chur were needed elswhere as reinforcment and therefore Re 450 commuter trains from Zurich area (low traffic on weekends) came in as replacement.
Photo Date:  6/22/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 4:37:25 PM
Location:  Buchs, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
Roundtrip Switzerland
Title:  Roundtrip Switzerland
Description:  A Re 450 commuter train arriving at Zurich mainstation. The loco has a newspaper advertisment on its side.
Photo Date:  5/6/2013  Upload Date: 5/16/2013 1:50:12 AM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
450 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  450 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The renovation of the traction motors and body of 450 Re (Zurich S-Bahn) to be completed in parallel with the restructuring and modernization program of the 115 compositions car until 2017.
Photo Date:  7/9/2013  Upload Date: 8/27/2013 1:44:41 AM
Location:  Yverdon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  164   Comments: 1
SBB Re 450 104 S-Bahn (Commuter train)
Title:  SBB Re 450 104 S-Bahn (Commuter train)
Description:  Swiss Federal Railways
Photo Date:  8/9/2013  Upload Date: 8/14/2013 7:08:51 AM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  George Nydegger
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  745   Comments: 0
450 069 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  450 069 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  S3 of Zurich Traffic System ZVV is heading for Zurich mainstation and then to Wetzikon.
Photo Date:  8/15/2013  Upload Date: 8/22/2013 12:58:26 PM
Location:  Altstetten, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
450 091 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Title:  450 091 - SBB Swiss Federal Railways
Description:  The head of a ZVV (Zurich Traffic System) composition goes empty to Yverdon depot for maintenance.
Photo Date:  8/15/2013  Upload Date: 8/22/2013 12:58:44 PM
Location:  Altstetten, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB 450(UNKNOWN)
Views:  175   Comments: 0


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