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Swiss Traction (Paperback)
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Switzerland is set in the heart of Europe, and as such is host to a
vast number of both passenger and freight workings, with
locomotives from various different countries visiting. The Swiss
railways are made up of lots of different small companies, which
run on both standard and narrow gauge, the main operator being SBB,
who run a large variety of different locomotives, from vintage
electric Re 4/4 locomotives, through to the modern Class 460
locomotives. Both types of locomotives can be seen on passenger
work, with the Re 4/4 also at home on freight workings. There are
also various other classes of locomotives used on freight work. Of
the smaller operators, the best known, and biggest, is BLS, who
operate both passenger and freight workings, centered on Bern, and
whose locomotives can be seen running in Italy and Germany. Another
of the well known smaller operators is RhB, who operate on narrow
gauge tracks to the east of the country, mainly around Chur, and
they run both passenger and freight workings. This book presents a
snapshot of a fascinating country with some of the most spectacular
scenery as the backdrop to its railway system.
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