Electric Locomotive.
| Article No. | 12153 |
|---|---|
| Gauge | Minitrix |
| Era | II |
| Kind | Electric Locomotives |
Product description
Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder for DCC, Selectrix, Trix Systems, and conventional operation, and the decoder automatically recognizes the mode of operation. The locomotive has a powerful can motor with a bell-shaped armature. 6 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 125 mm / 4-15/16".
One-time series for the anniversary "125 Years of the Gotthard Line".
Publications
- Main Catalog 2007/2008 - New items 2007Prototype information
The SBB needed a heavy, particularly powerful locomotive able to master steep grades on a route with many curves for freight service on the Gotthard route. Locomotives were developed in the classes Ce 6/8 II 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.