The End is near! 120 units of the famous Ae 6/6 were built between 1955 and 1966. But in 2009 many are withdrawn already, and a lot more should follow. In the shunting yards of Biel, 19 engines ... (more)

Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 # 11411 "Zug" of SBB Historic in Erstfeld came to Zürich this day with a charter train. The two cars were pulled away by an Ee 922 shortly and the Ae 6/6 will... (more)

On Swiss National Day, 1st of august, in the depot Erstfeld there were special tours for young boys on the Gotthard locomotives Ae 6/6, including short trips in the cab. A very interested group is... (more)

On Swiss National Day, first of august, there were special instructions for kids on the Gotthard locomotives Ae 6/6. A group of young girls is just learning what is hidden behind the flapps on the... (more)

Classic Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 # 11411 "Zug", which was delivered from SLM and BBC on 18th september 1956 and baptised on 10th octobre 1956 in Capolago. The operational 6000 HP locom... (more)

Cab of the Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 # 11411 "Zug" of SBB Historic in Erstfeld. The elegant wooden wheel (by the drivers called Ferrari steering wheel) for actuating the step switch is ... (more)

Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 # 11407 "Aargau" on her home rails, making the rear of train 30014 from Bellinzona to Erstfeld with steamlocomotive 141 R 1244 in front.

A very special train with the gorgeous classic Gotthard locomotive: My friend Georg Trüb (RP-Member) chartered this train with two first class car and a beautiful historic dining car (behind the ... (more)

A special task for the photographer, to picture the locomotive of his "own" train! The train with 60 guests made a round trip through eastern part of Switzerland this evening, starting i... (more)

Classic 6000 HP Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 # 11411 "Zug" of SBB Historic based in Erstfeld, is returning from a pusher service behind a heavy freight between Erstfeld and Göschenen, to ... (more)

The pitiful remnants of the former Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 11455 "Biel / Bienne" of the SBB, built in 1962 by SLM, BBC and MFO, shunted by steamlocomotive Eb 3/5 # 5819 (not visible).... (more)

Ae 6/6 # 11402 "Uri" of SBB Historic from Erstfeld, is shoving the heavy train 43075 Duisburg Ruhrort Hafen to Gallarate on the Gotthard north ramp, from Erstfeld to Göschenen, and pass... (more)

The pitiful remnants of the former Gotthard locomotive Ae 6/6 11455 "Biel / Bienne" of the SBB, built in 1962 by SLM, BBC and MFO, standing in front of the shed in Brugg (AG). The locomo... (more)

On this day, a rather authentic steam passenger train of the 1920'/1930' circulated from Zürich to Göschenen and back, organized by some enthusiast of the association steam group Zürich (Verein... (more)