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ForewordThis new issue of our publication is dedicated to Switzerland as part of real train.As the reader will note after reading the arti-cle in future issues will publish more articles on the Swiss railways, beginning with the Jungfrau Bahn which this year celebrates its 100 years of existence.

The beauty of the Swiss is well known to many fans, but for a large majority is still so much to learn, where they can discover a variety of railway companies, both standard gauge, narrow gauge as and where it is possible to travel of steam trains in regular service, rack railway up to the highest station in Europe, snaking through mountains or travel quickly along lakes and rivers. All this and more can be discovered on our site.

Have a nice trip with us.!

Enrique DopicoDirector magazine TRAIN

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Number 6 - September 2012

Sumamry6Ignorance and in-sensitivity

Editor: Enrique [email protected]

Council: Ángel Cáceres GómezAlfonso Marco PérezDaniel Pérez LanuzaAdvertising: [email protected]: José Manuel Rodríguez CecaCorrection and style: Nacho Andrada CondeTranslation: Aranzazu Dopico PuertoMadrid redaction: Carlos Ruiz PoloBarcelona redaction: Santi CompteDigital Modeling: Miguel Angel TravesíCollaborators:Carlos Pérez FontanaIgnacio Martín YuntaJavier López OrtegaLuis F. Ruiz PereiraJavier Díaz DapenaAlberto del BarrioJosé Jové MiróVictor LuriMike BentGiancarlo Modesti (IT)

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CLARIFICATION CONCERNING ARTICLE OF THE LINE VOUGA

-In the article about this line appeared in our last issue, was indicated that the Vouga line was NOT in service since January 1, 2012, when in fact the CP has resumed most service line from the March. The situation in August 2012 is Portugal’s government is considering the following alternatives:

-Line closing definitively the December 31, 2013, bringing to grant road services.-Line closing, except sections and Aveiro Espinho-Oliveira-Agueda (with joint operation with municipalities and the region of Oporto)-Line closing section and transformation in Espinho-Oliveira broad gauge, as an extension of the Metro Porto.

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AUTHOR: SANTI COMPTE

The city of Igualada performs a Biketrial competition over the engine “Balsareny” which takes in custody.

Between 27 and 28 July in the city of Igualada have completed the competition for the second test Biketrial World 2012.

The organization has been in charge of the City of Igualada, in their areas of sport and economic development (who has been involved with logis-tics and economically) and Oci-sport company, dedicated to this type of events, together with the International Federation of Biketrail.

Unlike previous competitions, this time has been made for the first time in an urban environment, in order to disseminate the sport and greater citi-zen participation.

Congratulations on the success of the test and for local athletes to the podium six times.

We regret the performance of the organization.A series of events have swept over the locomo-tive Balsareny.

Repeatedly the Association of Friends TRAIN D’IGUALADA, has addressed verbally Igualada consistory for transfer to a more suitable place for this locomotive (inside the compound of one of the museums), as it is being plundered day day and has an important degree of corrosion. It also serves as a cause of urinary and mistreat-ment by different people

The Association of Friends TRAIN D’IGUALADA, has received the support of the Catalan Federa-tion of Friends of the Railroad in a letter dated July 25 reproduced on its website, which notes, with photographs included, the serious state of deterioration that is, and in which he says that is part of the Working Group on the revaluation In-dustrial Heritage Railway of Catalonia, together with other important entities.

Ignorance, lack of coordina-tion or insensitivity

Afterwards the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCI-ENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CATALUNYA also mentions this initiative.

Well, first of all the above, failed to prevent the locomotive Balsareny out star of one of the ma-neuvers that the participants in the second test Biketrial World 2012, had to make.

Placed in contact with the various organizers, they have expressed their ignorance about the importance of this locomotive for railway herit-age, and lament the use of it in this event.

The test was to climb to the ceiling height of the cab by a scaffolding alongside the locomotive as a railway sleepers, which represented a 95% exercise to crown a turning maneuver on the roof of the Balsareny (5% of the test).

These maneuvers have not deteriorated over what was the Balsareny, but it has sparked a bad being in different bodies, federations, as-sociations and railway enthusiasts, who believe that our industrial heritage railway, is a real un-known for entities the custodian.

We want facts as described, not reoccur on these pieces, which are not simple irons, if they are not linked to our history, trade and industrial development. We want our descendants may see in the future, “in situ”, this type of piece rail-way, because unfortunately we are convinced that they can never move, it would be his ide-al state, like what happens in other European countries or in the U.S..

Brief history of Balsareny loco-motive no. 27

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State of the locomotive Balsareny. Francesc Farrés of the Association of Friends of the Rail d’Igualada

This locomotive began its course in the com-pany of the Ferrocarril Economic Manresa to Berga, was built in 1896 by the German compa-ny Krauss Krauss & CO LOKOMOTIV FABRIK. With the number of manufactured 1891 to meter gauge. His running is 0-3-0 T. It measures 6.8 m length. Width 2.5 m. Height 3.7 m. Empty weight 19 tons, 22.5 tons. charging. A power of 360 hp and a traction force of 3,245 Kg Pull Cylinders 500mm diameter and 320 race. The enduring boiler pressure of 11.5 kg/cm2. Mechanical parking brake and air brake West-inghouse model. The wheel diameter is 920 mm.

Until the 60s, served between Manresa and Ol-van and close the line, it was decided to pre-serve it as a memorial for its unique history, as it is the last steam locomotive of this series made in Germany.

During the competition carried outwas used the roof of the locomotive to make turns with bicycles. Francesc Farrés of the Association of Friends of the Rail d’Igualada

Images taken from the web-site of the FCAF.

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SWITZERLANDTrains betweenmountains and water

AUTHOR: CARLOS PÉREZ FONTANA

Un tren de la SBB procedente de Brig acaba de iniciar la subida de la rampa sur del BLS.

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Oberalp Station

Without a doubt Switzerland is a paradise for lov-ers of the railway.A far and wide this small country exists a dense network which mixes railway trains and railway companies of different type and gauge.Some of its trains, tourist eminently, are an essential part of the landscape, transporting visitors to the highest peaks in Europe, through valleys and gorges, often using rack systems that save important drops.Water is one of the main elements in facing the railroad, saving lakes, rushing mountain rivers and even glaciers.That same water is a source of energy and therefore the Swiss railways are almost entirely electric, but the steam has gone no further and continue to circulate for many lines trains pulled by steam locomotives.This begins a series of articles dedicated to the Swiss railway which we hope will be of interest.

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A journey through the heart of Switzerland

HOW TO GET THEREThe quickest and easi-est way to reach to Swit-zerland from Spain is by plane.SWISS offers 8 daily flights between Barcelona and Switzerland, one in Basel, Geneva and three to four to Zu-rich.From Madrid SWISS offers 6 daily flights, three to Geneva and three to Zurich.It is also possible to fly to Geneva from Malaga and Palma de Mallorca and Zu-rich from Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Valencia.

For train lovers have the option of riding the Talgo “Pau Casals” between Barcelona and Zurich, with stops in Girona, Figueres, Perpignan, Ge-neva, Lausanne, Fribourg and Bern.Travel time is about 15 hours that will comfortably sleeping, because the output is at 18:25 and arrival from Barcelona to Zurich at 10:09.

Without a doubt the hardest part when organi-zing a trip to Switzerland will be to choose our railway destiny.

The enormous variety of existing trains and li-nes in this country make it impossible to cover everything in one trip.

Decide what type of rail we know, is also compli-cated, as we tend to our disposal a wide range, with similarities and differences enough to think that we have left the country without realizing it, but no, Swiss trains run through narrow valleys, zippered sections used in narrow gauge lines princiapl, climb steep ramps in standard width as the Gothardo, run alongside lakes and glaciers rise up like the Jungfrau or bushy form metric networks such as the metric Rhaetian railways.

All have in common their interconnection and high cadence of its services, comfortable and fast trains, where it is still possible down the win-dow and enjoy the scenery and train in a way that can not be done elsewhere, for Switzerland the train is more than a means of mass trans-port, is part of their identity.

Our railway journey through the heart of Switzer-land begins in Geneva after falling a comfortable flight with SWISS from Madrid.In the same airport terminal we took a Inter Re-gio train that will take us to Vevey, passing Nyon and Lausanne, always bordering the stunning Lake Geneva.

SBB trains are fast, comfortable and clean, cars have first and second class with air conditioning, and on some trains is still possible to find cars where you can roll down the window.The trip lasts just over an hour and will have many frequencies throughout the day and no re-servation fee.

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Lausanne is situated at the foot of Lake Geneva.

LAUSANNE

Is the capital of the canton of Vaud and of the district of Lausanne.Located next to Lake Ge-neva on a slope descending from the hills of the Swiss plateau to the north shore of Lake Geneva.The city is crossed by four rivers: the river Flon, the Louve, the Vuachère and Riolet.It is the fourth most populous city in Swit-zerland, with about 130,000 residents.This city is the headquarters of the In-ternational Olympic Committee and the Olympic Museum.

After descending from the train in Vevey, just across Lake Geneva, 72-km long, we take at the same station narrow gauge train company Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (MVR) that would take us to Blonay.

MVR Electric train in Blonay.

In this map you can follow the train journey on the first stage of the trip, between Geneva and Vevey, from this city to get to the tourist railroad Blonay - Chamby.

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Railway Museum Blonay-ChambyFrom the same station of Blonay part the me-ter-gauge tourist railway operated with steam or electric traction (the latter with historical mate-rial) that will take us uphill to Chamby, where a railway museum filled with jewels awaits.

This tourist railroad, considered as a line-muse-um, has a large number of steam locomotives, electric and trams from many sources.

Among the steam locomotives find a Spanish locomotive, this is the locomotive No. 23 Olot-Girona, built by MTM in Barcelona in 1926, ac-quired by the railroad and awaiting restoration functional

The collection of steam locomotives consists of 10 individuals, from different Swiss and German railways.

Also a former steam snowplow Fuka.

The electric locomotive fleet consists of four units, all Swiss, while diesel locomotives are only represented by a Swiss locomotive MOB.

The electric vehicles are a family of 15 mem-bers, all from different companies.

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Finally the coaches have 22 units of dif-ferent types and origins, completed with 15 freight cars, three work vehicles and three small locomotives for maneouvres in shops.

The visit to the museum at Chamby, can last for hours, as well as visiting the two ships loaded with material, the constant movement of vehicles in and out of the warehouses for online services, allow-

From top to bottom:Electric railcar type BCFE 4/4 MOB No. 11 built in 1905.

Tram Ce 2/2 No. 52 Berne, in running.

Locomotive FZE 6/6 of MOB built in 1932, in running.

Previous page:Locomotive G2 x 2/2 of SEG (Ruhr Ger-many) built in 1918 in running order.

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above:Lausanne Tram No. 28 in run-ning state.

left:Locomotive G 3/3 No. 5 Lau-sanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) built in 1890.

ing us to contemplate different vehicles in run-ning order, while other parts change locations.

Visiting this museum line can be done comfort-ably in one morning, taking advantage to eat in their restaurant with magnificent views of Lake Geneva on the one hand and on the other to his collection of railroad equipment.From here our journey continues back along the same route Vevey, where took a SBB train Inter Regio to Brig, passing along Montreux on Lake Geneva and the Rhone.

Open from 28 April to 28 October 2012.

More Information:www.blonay-chamby.ch

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Vevey station, left MVR tracks at right of the SBB.

We left Chamby in one of the historic train back to Vevey, doing the reverse route, with liaison secured in the same way Blonay station with modern and comfortable train company Trans-ports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera.

These trains end their journey in Vevey station, where we took the train from the SBB Inter Re-gio bound Brig.

On our way we continue along Lake Geneva to Montreux via upstream then follow the river Rhone to the town of Brig.

In Brig leave our comfortable and fast train of the SBB, where we can find even cars where you can roll down the window and enjoy the scenery in a different way.

On tracks from Brig Station can en-joy passing the company trains SBB and BLS, whose trains carried over Lötschberg by the old route on the mountain, or by the new Lötschberg base tunnel, being a good place to hunt freight trains from different com-panies.

Changing trains at Brig is because now we will again narrow gauge train metric gauge compa-ny MGB Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, the result of the merger between the former companies Brig-Visp-Zermatt and Furka-Oberalp, fwe need to exit the station to the town square, where is the MGB station.

MONTREUXIs a city and municipali-ty in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut.

The city is located on the northern shore of Lake Geneva.

A freight train arrives at the Brig station after descending the

Lötschberg.

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The line Brig - Visp - ZermattThis railway line was opened in width metric to the public in 1891 with the name Visp-Zermatt-Bahn (VZ), subsequently renamed from Brig-Visp-Zermatt-Bahn (BVZ) to its integration with the railway Furka-Oberalp-Bahn (FO) on Janu-ary 1, 2003 forming the current Matterhorn-Got-thard -Bahn (MGB).

The line Brig-Visp-Zermatt Zermatt connects with the railroad Gornergratbahn that takes you up to the summit of the Gornergrat.

The line between Visp and Zermatt was com-pleted in 1891, while the connection to Visp, in a much more level field was made in 1930, along with the electrification of the whole line in AC 11 kV 16 2/3 Hz

The total length of 43.80 km wide metric and has a maximum gradient in Zermatt sense of 12.5%, which is saved in certain areas by using rack type Abt.

The track features 92 bridges and 16 tunnels and is the starting point or destination Glacier Express train whose route between Zermatt and Disentis will be part of our next stage of the jour-ney.

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train at the station Brig, located in the main station square.

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Old locomotive Furka Oberalp maneuvering at Brig sta-tion. It is still possible to find old locomotives in service, something that always joy to the fans.

Gornergrat Railway.

In Brig is located the exit of Simplon tunnel, through which passes a large number of

international road trains from Italy.

The Glacier Express between Zermatt and Disentis, running betwenn Oberwald and Bring..

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The tourist railroad Furka DampfbahnWe continue our journey from Brig to Realp where we take the Tourist Railway Furka.

From Brig we boarded a train of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn (MGB) in the opposite direction of Zermatt, whose route runs through beautiful valleys, with numerous rack sections.

In Oberwald we enter a long tunnel to the compli-cated Real replacing the Furka mountain pass.

This step was interrupted in winter due to heavy snow that prevents its removal, as well as the need to remove a metal bridge over a channel that snow drag.

Currently the Furka pass line is held by an as-sociation that operates on a tour this beautiful journey during the summer months.

For exploitation have recovered several steam locomotives originating from this line, as well as cars and wagons.

VALAISThe Valais, Canton du Va-lais in French, in German Kanton Wallis, in Italian Canton Vallese, is located southwest of Switzerland.It is located in the upper valley of the Rhone, in the Alps, from its origins in the Rhone Glacier. The river flows first east-west to Martigny, there a course abruptly turns northward, then flows into Lake Geneva after spending close to Saint-Maurice.

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Above: Furkapass Road. Below: the road descends to Gletsch past the birth of the river Rhone.

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Open from June to October

More information:www.dfb.ch

For the past two years there is full travel be-tween Realp and Oberwald with steam traction.

There are two trains running that made the trip between Realp and Oberwald to return.

During the trip several stops are made, the most important are the Furka pass, located on the top of the line where you can enjoy a beautiful land-scape, then down to Gletsch, near the birth of the river Rhone.

From Realp the gradient is continuous to the pass Furka, from there the line is a steady de-cline until Oberwald.

While on the way to climb the vegetation is con-ditioned by the hard climate of the area with snow for much of the year, with no trees across the road, a green dressed green mantle, in the path of the Furka Oberwald vegetation is in-creasingly lush, reaching round by thick forest.

Gletsch train crossing.

The strong slopes are visible in this shot.

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Oberwald Station.

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Returning to Brig, we take again a train from the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn (MGB) to Chur.

During the journey we pass through Andermatt, where a branch will lead to Göschenen in the Gotthard mainline.

Our journey takes us in another direction and we arrived at Oberalpass, a major mountain pass at 2044 m. high, which connects the cantons of Graubünden and Uri.

This pass is closed to road traffic during the win-ter months, and only cross this section the train.

After leaving Andermatt the train gains altitude quickly.

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After passing the Oberalppass begin a long and pronounced descent to Disentis, where links with the MGB and the Rhaetian Railway (RhB).

The change from one train to another is per-formed on the same platform. In the case of the Glacier Express is not necessary to change trains as it only changes the locomotive.

From Disentis and with the Rhaetian Railway train arrived to Chur, where we connect with the SBB line that takes us to Lucerne.

CHURIn Italian Coira, is loca-ted in the Rhine Valley, with over 5,000 years of history is considered the oldest city in Swit-zerland.

Train of the Rhaetian Railways.

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LUCERNEIt is situated on the banks of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) and near the mountains Pila-tus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps.Lucerne is considered the most touristic city of Switzerland, the Kapellbrücke is the most visited attraction for tourists.For fans of rail is a must to visit because in this city is located the Swiss Transpor-tation Museum.This museum houses an important co-llection of railway vehicles, along with an impressive model of the Swiss Alps in H0 scale.

The Chapel Bridge is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe

Lake Lucerne can enjoy beautiful river walks.

Reuss River divides the city in two before rea-ching the lake of Lucerne.

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The Swiss Transport Museum (Verkehrshaus der Schweiz) opened in 1959, is the most pop-ular museum in Switzerland. It documents the history of transportation and communication in Switzerland.

The Swiss Transport Museum is the most com-prehensive transport museum in Europe. More than 3000 items in 20,000 square meters of ex-hibition presents the development of transport in the streets, rail, on water, air and space. In the railway locomotive simulator visitors can drive a train themselves.

The exhibition devoted to railways have a large H0 scale model that accurately reproduces the Gotthard north ramp.

On tracks installed in the museum is possible see a rich and varied collection of Swiss loco-motives, both standard gauge, narrow gauge or rack .

Swiss Transportation Museum

S w i s s Transportation MuseumVerkehrshaus der SchweizLidostrasse 56006 Luzern

Tel. +41 (0)41 370 44 44Fax +41 (0)41 370 61 68

[email protected]

Narrow Gauge Locomotive of the Rhaetian Railways, Below: locomotive Ae 4/4

H0 scale model of the Gotthard.below: steam train Mount Pilatus.

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Pilatus BahnFrom Lucerne take a meter gauge railway com-pany Zentral Bahn (ZB) to the neighboring city of Alpnachstad, this short trip takes about 20 min-utes.

Along the same train station are several build-ings of the Pilatus Bahn and his station. In this small square highlights the original cafe from this railway that has retained its charm both in-side and out.

Original Café located between the railway station and Pilatus Bahn station.

Administrative building and Pilatus Bahn station.

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Hotel Pilatus Kulm

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The Pilatus Bahn ascends to the summit of Mount Pilatus from the 436 m. Alpnachstad up to 2,132 m. its upper station.

The whole ride single track and 800mm wide, is equipped with horizontal rack type Locher, with double meshing gear rack on the rail central to saving the slopes up to 48%, making it the rail-road the world’s steepest cogwheel.

The route of this steeper line is 4.6 km, plotted on hard rock without ballast.

Trains came into use on June 4, 1889 using steam power, until May 15, 1937, date on which it began using electric traction at 1550 V DC.

Due to the large quantity of snow that accumu-lates on the upper the service path is interrupted in winter, starting in mid May and mid-November finishing.

The climb on this train is spectacular, its steep-ness and the landscapes that we found in the promotion are sufficient reasons to do so.

At the top there is a remodeled complex offers

PILATUS

PILATUS-BAHNEN AG Schlossweg 1 6010 Kriens/Luzern

Tel +41 (0)41 329 11 11 Fax +41 (0)41 329 11 12 [email protected]

covered viewpoints, gift shop and café and Pi-latus Kulm hotel, which has been remodeled all indoor retaining its original design.

Outside there are various routes and viewpoints, as well as various outdoor activities.

It is also possible to make the journey from the top of one-way cable car to Kriens near Lucerne.

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Back to Lucerne take in the main station the Golden Pass train, served by the company Zen-tral Bahn to Brienz, which is our next destination.

The journey we follow with the Golden Pass has several sections of rack and makes a stop in Meiringen, which reverses the direction of travel to change locomotives.

Brienz is located on the shores of Lake Brienz and its emerald waters encased in the valley form a lovely image.

In Brienz awaits the cog railway Brienz Rothorn Bahn, only rack railway operated exclusively by steam.

BRIENZ Surrounded by a beau-tiful mountain landsca-pe in the eastern end of the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz.This friendly town is the starting point for excursions to the Bernese Oberland and the famous Rothorn Bahn, which is the only steam rack and climbs to the summit of Rothorn with 2,350 m high.

View of the town of Brienz with the turquoise lake. Andrew Bossi.

The Golden Pass en route between Lucerne and Brienz.

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Brienz Rothorn BahnThe railway tourism has its Rothorn Bahn sta-tion located opposite the Zentral Bahn station, on Lake Brienz.

From its beautiful little building, already guess that the climb will be pronounced, since it de-scribes the steep road ramp ahead.

From Brienz station situated 566 m. line ascends until the 2244 m. Rothorn Kulm station.

This uses about one hour to travel the 7,600 m. length of the line, with a width of 800 mm and type ABT rack and a maximum gradient of 250 thousandths or what is the same 25%.

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BRIENZ ROTHORNBAHNBrienz Rothorn Bahn AG Postfach CH-3855 Brienz Tel. +41 (0)33 952 22 22 Fax +41 (0)33 952 22 10 [email protected]

The line has a bridge 21.2 m. and 8 tunnels be-tween 19 and 290 meters long.

Traction is performed exclusively by steam loco-motives, three different epochs, being the old-est, 1891, year of opening of the line, while the latest were built between 1992 and 1996.

The motor park has 16 locomotives, 13 of them steam and 3 diesel numbers 9, 10 and 11.The steam engines used coal 1-7, while the steam locomotives 12-16 used Fuel.

During the trip pass through dense forests that give way to steep slopes, reaching the summit where there is a hotel and restaurant, where it is possible to see spectacular views.

Steam locomotive No. 14 built in 1996.

The locomotives always circulating in the side valley.

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Again we started traveling by rail, leaving from Brienz to Interlaken, this time we traveled on a train Zentralbahn conventional, running along the shore on Lake Brienz to the city where it connects with conventional wide network SBB and BLS, along with the narrow gauge network Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB).

INTERLAKENThe name of the town is given its geographi-cal position between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, this name was adopted in 1891 to re-place its old name: Aarmühle.The main attraction remains the Jun-gfrau (4158 m) and the whole Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn World Heritage Site by Unesco.

ZB train journey from Interlaken to Lucerne

BOB and ZB trains at Interlaken Ost

nterlaken Ost Station

DB ICE train at Interlaken Ost.

Steamboat near the station.

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Schynige PlatteFrom Interlaken we took a train of the company Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB) and descend at the next station, Wilderswil, where we will enjoy a nice ride electric rack railway to the Schynige Platte.

This mountain, known as the Garden of the Alps is the starting point for many hikes and trails in height, with an alpine garden of over 500 spe-cies of flowers.

From Interlaken to Wilderswil we arrived at train of BOB.

Train racked Schynige Platte.

The Platte is a mountain Schynige of Berne Oberland which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the lakes of Thun and Brienz and In-terlaken city and the famous triumvirate of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. In summer, a rack railway access to the mountain station at 1967 m., So it is not surprising that a tourist railroad built here, which opened in 1893. Since then up to the summit each summer full of hikers.

The line has a length of 7,250 m., and the track width is 800mm, the type has Riggenbach rack that saves a maximum gradient of 25%.The electrification of the line in 1914-1500 V DC, allowed removing steam traction, which still sur-vives on a 1894 steam locomotive that is used on special occasions. Meanwhile the service is performed with thirteen electric locomotives built between 1910 and 1914.

This railway line is integrated into the transpor-tation system at Jungfrau region, formed by an

Rack railway in the upper station.

Rack railway during the journey.

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SCHYNIGEPLATTEThis railroad is inte-grated into the trans-port network at Jungfrau region.

Bahnhof Wilderswil Hauptstrasse 3812 Wilderswil Telefono: 033 828 73 51 Fax: 033 828 73 50www.jungfrau.ch

extensive rail network, which is complemented by funiculars and cable cars to reach the most remote areas of the region, offering views that allow walk areas for all types of visitors.

View of Interlaken from the rack Schynige Platte.

Estación superior del Schynige Platte.

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Jungfrau Top of EuropeBack to Wilderswil took a train from Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB) from Interlaken, bound Zweilütschinen.The journey to Zweilütschinen performed by beautiful picturesque valley, from this station can choose two different lines for our way up to the top rail of Europe, as there are two railway routes by different valleys that ultimately con-verge on the same point. Kleine Scheidegg sta-tion.

To our asccensión take the route to Kleine Sc-heidegg by Grindelwald, from where the highest rack railway in Europe, the Jungfrau Bahn. For our descent we will choose to follow the route from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg and Zweilütschinen.

After leaving Zweilütschinen the train runs paral-lel to the river Schwarze Lütschine, which owes its name to the dark color of its waters, always impetuous and rapid decline.

We left the Zweilütschinen station way of on a BOB train from Grindelwald.

Between Grindelwald and Zweilütschinen we passed the first power plant built by the Jungfrau, the river shows its characteristic color.

Kleine Scheidegg train entering the station of Grinde-lwald, in the background we see the upward through the valley towards Kleine Scheidegg.

The trip to Grindelwald is always in ascent with long stretches of rack.

In Grindelwald switched to a train of the com-pany WAB Wengernalp Bahn that takes us to Kleine Scheidegg, from Grindelwald station we can see part of the fall and rise before us, from here the landscape is splendid.

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After the descent and later climb to Kleine Sc-heidegg the landscape has changed completely and Kleine Scheidegg noticed the absence of trees and vegetation, only a green mantle cov-ers the entire area.

In Kleine Scheidegg brings together three rail lines: the one we had in Grindelwald, the other line that comes from Zweilütschinen byLauterbrunnen and the railway line to the high-est station in Europe, the Kleine Scheidegg to

Tren del WAB en Grund donde cambia de sentido de marcha.

Kleine Scheidegg station, a train in the background of the WAB to Grindelwald, in front of the station to Jungfrauhoch part the line with a train to the summit.

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Kleine Scheidegg station, a train in the background of the WAB to Lauterbrunnen, the tunnel that you see in the image is used to change the direction of the trains. The building located on the lower level is the workshop of the Jungfrau Bahn.

Station Kleine Scheidegg, Jungfrau Bahn train ready to climb to the summit.

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the Jungfraujoch, located at 3.454m. altitude.The Jungfrau, the Eiger and Mönch are the three most famous peaks of the Berner Oberland who achieved remarkable fame in 1811 when they were conquered by the Meyer brothers.

Projects quickly build a transportation system to the summit of the Jungfrau, with the project of Adolf Guyer-Zeller Swiss which finally would take place in several stages inaugurating its first section between Kleine Scheidegg Eiger-gletscher the September 19, 1898, with 2 km. in length.

The following sections would open progressively until the August 1, 1912 date that was reached Jungfraujoch at 3,454 m. tall.

Jungfrau Bahn line has a length of 9,300 m. with a track gauge of 1000 mm. fully equipped type Riggenbach rack supplied with three-phase al-ternating current of 15,000 V. 16.7 Hz

After leaving Kleine Scheidegg line passes by the Bellevue hotel, built in 1840 and famous by Clint Eastwood, The Eiger Sanction. We had an avalanche protector of 354 m. and after crossing the tunnel reached Kleiner Eigergletscher sta-tion, where a small railway workshop.

Eigergletscher station and workshop next to it.

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The line continues to climb and enters the tunnel that we will not reach the summit.

The first stop is on Eigerwand Station, where travelers can descend and admire the views from large windows open on the north wall of the Eiger.

Back on the train and after a sharp curve in con-tinuous ascent, we reach the next underground station, where you can Eismeer exit the train to admire from its windows open in the wall Fie-scher glacier. Return back to the train and final journey by Jun-gfraujoch. at 3,454 m. tall.

After leaving the underground station will find a wide and diverse range of entertainment con-sists of a set of facilities including Sphinix obser-

vatory with its outdoor terrace, then descend to the Ice Palace, a 1,000 m2 cavern under the ice, where it is possible to admire ice sculptures and different layers of ice formation.From here some passages about the history of the men who made possible the construction of tunnels.

We finished our tour of the summit in the Snow Fun, at the foot of Sphinix where you can prac-tice Sky, Snow or Tirolina.At lunchtime no problem we choose, as various restaurants and cafes, including the typical Bol-lywood restaurant.

Eismeer underground station.

Sphinix views from the observatory to the left.

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The descent from Jungfraujoch is performed without stopping at stations inside the moun-tain.

The arrival at Kleine Scheidegg us back to re-ality and lowering the side opposite to chose our ascent.

The beautiful route to Lauterbrünen be done very comfortably in WAB trains, always using rack track to save the steep slope.

We went through Wengen, where no traffic is allowed except electric vehicles.

In Lauterbrunnen make the change of train and had a train back to the BOB, which fol-lows the course of the narrow valley, this time accompanied Lütschine Weisse River, whose waters bind with his white brother blackwater in Zweilütschinen.

Our final destination Interlaken Ost, where we will continue our journey.

Typical image of the trains going up the Jungfrau

To descend to Lauterbrunnen travel on this train.

Wengen station.

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JUNGFRAU

This railroad is 100 years old and to cele-brate there are several offers on its we-bsite.JungfraubahnenHarderstrasse 14CH-3800 Interlaken

www.jungfrau.ch

Right Lauterbrunnen station, the typical architecture of the area. Note the drop of water which is in the background.

Below we see the narrow valley that runs from the BOB train to Interlaken, sharing space with the river Weisse Lütschine.

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Swiss Travel SystemThe Swiss transport system, is undoubtedly one of the best developed of our planet, which often is joined synonyms as punctuality, quality, security and many others who certify their high level.

This transport system has bus routes, cable cars, funiculars, steamboats and river lines that cross the lakes, as well as an extensive rail net-work that allows travel the country in a way that no matter the destination, if not that the journey itself becomes the main attraction.

Swiss Travel System integrates all Swiss trans-port, with a precision that gives fame to the Swiss, synchronizing all transhipment between modes of travel, so that you can reach the most remote place without delay in transhipment.

When traveling in Switzerland the best option is the Swiss Pass. It is a multipurpose ticket allows unlimited access to the entire Swiss transport network. This ticket could be purchased for peri-ods of 4,8,15,22 and 30 days.

The Swiss Pass is valid on all trains of the Swiss railways, post buses Postbus, cruising boats in the lakes, in the public transport network of 41 cities and allows free access to 400 muse-ums and exhibitions, which are available www.museumspass.ch anywhere, also can get 50% discounts on most funicular railways, cable cars and mountain railways.

Swiss Pass prices varies depending on selected days of the trip and the kind that can be 1st or 2nd. Additionally there are discounts for two or more than 15%, and 25% for those under 26 years. Children up to 16 travel free with their parents.

To discover more deals and get everything you need on Swiss Pass recommend visiting the websites: www.swisstravelsystem.com or call freephone 00800 100 200 30, where they will at-tend in Castilian.

To reach Switzerland from Spain SWISS airline offers eight daily flights between Barcelona and Switzerland and six from Madrid.

The SWISS rates are valid throughout the year, with prices from Barcelona to Geneva from 143 €, Geneva and Basel from 73 € from 70 €.

From Madrid is the flight to Zurich and Geneva from 170 € from 74 €.

These prices include all expenses and charges, so prices are final, including 23 kg. of luggage per passenger, also includes the ability to carry an entire team ski for each passenger.

More information at: www.swiss.com / spain or tel. 901 11 67 12.

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GoldenPassIn Interlaken begins the last stage of our jour-ney, which will take us back to the starting point: Geneva airport.

From Interlaken Ost GoldenPass partly to Zwei-simmen. Along the way we passed through Spiez where a link between the BLS and SBB.

In Zweisimmen we transfer to another branch of GoldenPass that takes us to Montreux.

Along the way we will enjoy incredible and spec-tacular views of Gruyère down to Montreux. From this location InterRegio SBB train will take us directly to the airport in Geneva.

Left behind is a spectacular journey through a spectacular country.

GoldenPass between Interlaken and Zweisimenn.

GoldenPass VIP car.

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Rail Center GoldenPassCP 14261820 MontreuxTel.-: +41 840 245 [email protected]

www.goldenpass.ch

Junction with another branch GoldenPass

The ride to Montreux with modern material.

Just before Montreux we passed Chamby

Map of the route in the two sections of GoldenPass.

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Interesting information for preparing the journey

UTILITY WEBSITESSWITZERLAND TOURISMIt has all the necessary information about Switzerland in Castilian, hotels, trans-port, etc..www.myswitzerland.com

FLIGHTInformation about air travel of the Swiss airline.www.swiss.com

TRANSPORTTo access all information on transport in Switzerland, buy the Swiss Pass or know how to get to any placewww.swisstravelsystem.com

RAILROADSwiss railways have many services that connect cities across the country.www.sbb.ch

TOURIST OFFICEEn España existe una Oficina de Turismo que ofrece ayuda para la planificación de nuestros viajes, pueden resolver las dudas que surjan en el teléfono gratuito 00800 100 200 30

www.myswitzerland.com/es

SWITZERLAND HIGHLIGHTSOfficial name: Swiss Confederation

Currency: Swiss Franc

Language: German, French, Italian and Romansh.

Area: 41,285 km2

Borders with: Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.

Population: 7,870,100 Double in 2010.

Electricity: 220V, Adapter Type J plugs.

Documentation: DNI in force passport is recommended.NATURE

MountainsDufourspitze (Wallis) 4.634 m.Dom (Wallis) 4.545 m.Weisshorn (Wallis) 4.506 m.

LakesGinebra 582 km2

Boden 539 km2

Nuevoburgo 218 km2

RiversRhein 375 kmAare 295 KmRhone 264 Km

GlaciersAletsch 117 km2 24 Km,

OFFERSSwissPass 2x1

During 2012 Swiss Travel System has a special promotion of 2 passes for the pri-ce of one Swiss Saver Pass for 4 days.

Jungfraujoch al 50%

On the occasion of winning the Euro 2012 you can purchase tickets for the Jungfrau 50% only Spanish.www.jungfrau.ch/espana

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BIBLIOTECA

Les électrifications SNCFThe special number 70 published by the magazine Le Train, The Volume Three brings dedicated to electrifica-tion in the SNCF, going this time to the study of the evolution of systems of 1,500 V and 25 kV present on its network, between 1963-1973.With abundant photographs and plans are detailed locomotives and lines of each type and the various works car-ried out for electrification.

Die Baureihen 9964-71 und 9919

These locomotives are based on the de-sign by Henschel for the German Army, later moving to the Saxon State Railways intended to narrow gauge lines.The demand for this type of locomotive was built 66 units, that after the end of World War II, managed to survive greatly diminished in the GDR, arriving until to-day some specimens in perfect condition.

Today´s Railways Nº200

The popular English magazine To-day’s Railways completes 200 issues and to celebrate proposes a contest for your readers where they can win various prizes like trips and train tick-ets for Europe.The content of the number recovered some earlier themes along with cur-rent issues.

210 x 297240 pages370 pictures B/N y colorGermanPrecio 45 € (A)ISBN 978-3-88255-197-6www.eisenbahn-kurier.de

210 x 29768 pagesEnglishPrecio 4,25 Lib. (E)

210 x 270100 pagesFrenchPrecio 16,50 € (F)www.letrain.com

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DVD Versuchsloks, Prototypen und Flops

The modernization of DB leaves us an interesting list of prototype mo-dels, some failed and others who came into production.Experimental locomotives, railcars and other material displayed on this DVD and is rarely discussed often.

DVD RaritätenThis DVD shows the rarities rescued from the archives of the DR and DB at the time of modernization, with pic-tures of new freight wagons for the DB, double-decker cars for DR, 53 Fair Munich, modernization of diesel and electrical, etc..

Die Eisenbahn zu Kaiser Zeiten

The Germany of 1871 was that of the Empire, in which technical progress and economic prosperity was built majestic railway stations, bridges and viaducts daring and great locomotives that are reflected in this interes-ting and historical book with images of more than 100 years of exceptional quality.

DVDGermanPrice 19,80 €www.eisenbahn-kurier.de

DVDGermanPrice 19,80 €www.eisenbahn-kurier.de

300 x 210144 pages190 pictures B/NGermanPrice 29,80 € (A)ISBN 978-3-88255-311-6www.eisenbahn-kurier.de

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COLABORA !

IF YOU LIKE THE CONTENTS OF OUR MAGAZINE, YOU CAN COL-LABORATE WITH US BY SEND-ING ARTICLES ABOUT HISTORY, RAILWAY NEWS, MODELS, MODELS OR PHOTOGRAPHS TO OUR EMAIL [email protected] OUR TEAM!

Coinciding with the publication of this number has ELECTROTREN for sale the expected elec-tric locomotive series 7200 of Renfe.

Originally this locomotive was built by “Babcock & Wilcox” with equipment from “Brown Bove-ri”, for the company of the Northern Railways in Spain, where the twelve units in this series ser-ved decorated in blue.Later became Renfe which were painted in green, circling his entire life in the same area where North put into service in 1928.Its low would occur after 1976.

The model offered the locomotive played origi-nal state in North Company in blue, and another version in period III Renfe decoration.

In the design of this locomotive has been taken care of and enrollment in rolling curve, having a powerful five pole motor and flywheel.

The buffers are detailed and wide respect the Spanish broad gauge, with the correct separa-tion of the buffers, which are also functional.Cabins are equipped with interior lighting, while the three bulbs, white gold effect, are switchable with a red tail.

All models are available in analog and digital sound system both for two or three lanes.

The references are:North Locomotive 7200Ref 3018 Version 2 lane analogRef 3018S with sound digital version 2 lanesRef 3019 Version Märklin systemRef 3019S Sound Märklin Digital Version

Renfe locomotive 7212Ref 3016 Version 2 lane analogRef 3016S with sound digital version 2 lanesRef 3017 Version Märklin systemRef 3017S Sound Märklin Digital Version

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Are now available in Spanish shops 10,000 cars Renfe series star decoration made by ROCO.

This new ROCO reproduction a Spanish car allows us to have a few models, without being 100% real, they do provide a lot of similarity to the real model, and have a superb finish and excellent tread.

For the first class car fails A10x amount of side windows, as it has 11 instead of 10. In this, the second-class car, B11x if it has the right number of windows, so it looks more real.

These new models take special care with the painting and inscriptions, both accurately reproduc-ing colors as plates and other documents of marking vehicles, completing the model with the low painted black.In the end walls painting was reproduced by the position of the top lights present in train cars.The recommended retail price is 49 € and references are: 64412 for the car 1st class, 2nd class 64 410 to 64 411 and for 2nd class with different numbering.

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NOCH just put on sale the interesting sector transfer that show on this page.

Its design allows this singular element models of secondary or industrial environment, allowing the locomotive shunting small, especially in areas without is sufficient space.

This bridge, valid for systems of two or three lanes, can ope-rate in analog or digital, thanks to incorporating digital deco-der.Made of laser cut cardboard, and includes rails for mounting accessories.

The reference of this model is 66 250 and its suggested retail price of € 179.99.

Portada del catálogo 2013 de NOCH que acaba de publicarse.

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FLEISCHMANN just to sell cube expected wagons for transporting wine in period I and II.These wagons were used throughout Europe to transport wine stored in two large barrels located inside.

The model made by Fleischmann has movable doors that let you see inside where the two woo-den barrels, made in brown.

The version shown here, has many high-quality details that give the model an exceptional finish. We highlight the wooden walkways on the roof top cargo hatch where the barrels were acces-sed.

In the box we find handrails and well reproduced signals and other details such as the care taken to reproduce the elements of the sliding door beautifully made .

the chassis is no less important and has all the brake lines and rigging them.The paint is perfect with labeling the trim level of the brand.

The suggested retail price of € 31.90The references are:545502 - K.Bay.Sts.B.545501 - DRG545503 - SBB

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IMPROVING OUR 269It is well known to all fans as the quality of the business models, much higher than a few decades ago. However, there are models with no reproduce or a bad reproduction we can improve on our part. In the case of 269 locomotives have two views, first Ibertren signature made in the 80’s and the other we have made a few years ago by the mark Electrotren. Both models are not in relief plates, these plates being carried by tampon order to ride the molds for other versions of locomotives.

AUTHOR: REDACCIÓN

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With the 269 upgrade kit “Japanese” Electrotren / Ib-ertren H0 RO-001 which can buy on our online store, we can improve the appearance of our beloved “Japanese”.

We begin by familiarizing with the kit, we can see that there are several versions of manufacturer plates and faceplates that can be used in five locomotives:269,504 and 269,078 green liverylivery Estrellalivery Mil rayaslivery Mazinguerlivery CercaníasAlso can be used for decora-tions Taxi and great lines.

We will describe the place-ment for the green version, note that there are two ver-sions of faceplates, a logo with the letters RENFE peri-ods III and IV and the other with the “cookie” epoch IV.

We proceed to paint on a green Tamiya X28 or X25 X4 with drops of up to the tone of the bodywork or paint brand we use.

Once the paint is dry proceed to sand with P600 grit blade wet water so as not to make scratches on the brass.

As observation is true that in the plates with the letters previously RENFE tin can set the tone for silver, we will use a soldering tin almost noth-ing, apply flux to the plates and had the welder, with this process we have to be tinned very smooth one.

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In case of excess, clean the soldering iron and reapply flux, bringing a piece of brass to phase out the excess. Once this process thoroughly clean with warm soapy water and cleaning solvent to re-move any dirt.

For placement will use 2-component epoxy adhe-sive Araldite type, Poxipol, etc. to paste into the body plates. The cyanoacrylate is not recommended since they do not make perma-nent joints between plastic and metal. Once painted and glued varnish is advis-able to protect the color of metal or tin.

In the other versions will only use plates manufac-turer, you are placed on the sides of the body

With this kit we give a new look to one of the most representative models of the Spanish rail while en-joyed an afternoon mod-eling for a good price.

Above we see the locomotive with his new brass plate with the background painted.

Below: In the lateral plates are located builder, in this case tin

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Locomotive BR 9810AUTOR: REDACCIÓN

After the creation of the DRG, it was decided to modernize 629 Bavarian locomotives due to eco-nomic hardship that crossed Ger-many and the inability to acquire new material.

Despite this it was decided to build a series of new locomotives based on the GTL model 4/4 with some differences, such as the adoption of a rear axle load increase allow-ing water and coal.

45 units were built by Krauss-Maffei, who survived the war and passed on to the DB that remained in service until his retirement.

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With this model Brawa will al-low us to make countless ma-neuvers yards, short haul or local trains in secondary lines from our model.

Our analysis of this model be-gins, as always, from the pack-aging, which as usual in Brawa protects perfectly the model and its small and compact de-sign allows adequate storage space.

The first impression of the loco-motive is very positive, and that despite its small size is replete with details.

Would be impossible to list them all, but you look at the perfect reproduction of the in-jection pump, the steam gen-erator, faucets and valves that run the boiler, as well as nu-merous handrails on the side tanks, doors and stairs.

The multitude of rivets in the body of the locomotive, made entirely of metal, as well as the many accessories make dis-cover new elements in every part of this beautiful model.

The chassis was made accu-rately and has a good set of rods, which works with excel-lent accuracy.

From top to bottom:The front of the locomotive has

many details, such as lamps, plates and pumps

The boiler body has all the ele-ments on the dome, sandpit and

bell.

The pad is very elegant, offering excellent sharpness.

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The appearance of the model is evident in this picture that reveals a machine perfectly reproduced.

Inside the locomotive has a five-pole motor and flywheel, 21-pin connector and nem pre-installation for smoke genera-tor.

There is a digital version that includes sound decoder with excellent playback quality sounds and the smoke genera-tor installed.

Two switchable white lights in the direction of the light up from within the two lanterns that have the locomotive on each front, with good effect.

The motor drive is effected on the third axle that transmits the movement through the remain-ing rods axles.

Set on the track, the speed is very low, reaching 50 km / h at 12V and a maximum of 60 km / h, a speed that allows you to enjoy some benefits commen-surate with the model.

The traction is adequate in size and employment, without ad-herence problems because of their weight, exceeding 200 g. thanks its metal construction.

Rods have smooth finish and perfectly functioning, including his eccentric movement

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Our EvaluationGeneral Finish

Detail

Painting and inscriptions

Motorization

Packaging and instructions

Ratio Price / Quality

CONCLUSIONSThe German railway enthu-siasts can not miss this inter-esting model for local traffic to their layouts..

The paint finish is perfect, together with excel-lent pad, reaching black background highlight numbering plates and other details, such as nameplates locomotive beside the cylinders.

The decoration of the state model reproduces the original locomotive 1930 while assigned to tank Hof, later moving to Regensburg in Period III.

For lovers of the era II Brawa played the same model but in DRG version in green and with dif-ferent details in your boiler and cab, and other elements.

Along with the locomotive delivered a bag of accessories such as brake hoses spindles and other items to detailing the buffers that have functional bumpers and details like the repro-duction facility for wiring lamps.

The analog version Ref. 40554 has a recom-mended price of € 249.90 and the digital ver-sion Ref. 40556 has a recommended retail price of € 389.90, both tight and correct for the high quality of the model.

These same versions are available for three rail system Ref 40 559 and 40 561 respectively.

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