Verkehrshaus

In service from 1920 to 1982 with the SBB. Switzerland was early with the switch to electric because electric engines were more powerful on the mountain stretches and steam engine in tunnels weren't very handy. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

In use from 1921 to 1984 with the Rhaetian Railway. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

Climbing the St. Gotthard Tunnel usually required two locomotives, so the Swiss Federal Railways made several powerful double engines. It had a power output of 8800 kW, the strongest engine of its day. The couplings of the wagons could not muster this force, so the maximum power output could not be used. In service from 1939 to 1971. A fire in one of the transformers put an end to its working life. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

Here you can see me driving a train at 140 km/h. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

In service with the Rhaetian Railway from 1913 until 1973. A simple engine which transmits its power directly to the coupling rods, so that to gear drive is necessary. It was however a very inefficient engine. Vmax 45 km/h and power output 220 kW. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

In use on the Vevey-Montreux-Chillon line. Vmax 16 km/h, power output 11 kW. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

In service between 1936 and 1968. Vmax 125 km/h, power output 394 kW. Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland

Compound engine, the last big Swiss steam engine. The Swiss switched to electric after this. In service from 1916 to 1964. Power output 1090 kW, 4 steam cylinders, 2 high-pressure and 2 low-pressure. Vmax 65 km/h Verkehrshaus in Luzern, Switzerland