The classic "Crocodile" locomotive Ce 6/8 II 14253 in traditional brown color was built in 1919 by SLM and MFO for the newly electrified Gotthard route, she was in regular service till 1976, the l... (more)
A Swiss 'Krokodil' in its hey day. No 14281 stands in Fluelen station with a northbound goods train on the Gotthard line. Photo taken by an unknown photographer in c1927.
"Crocodile" 14253 leaves the Wattinger loop tunnel and crosses the river Reuss with a charter for film purposes ("My Name is Eugene"), near Wassen. This type, built from 1919, was the standard fre... (more)