Rhaetian Railway Ge 6/6 (i) No. 407 - Bergün, GR, Switzerland
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N 46° 37.851 E 009° 44.809
32T E 557167 N 5164413
A RhB Ge6/6(i) commonly known as "Rhaetian Crocodile" in front of the railway museum of Bergün.
Waymark Code: WMB4HQ
Location: Graubünden, Switzerland
Date Posted: 04/04/2011
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This locomotive is one of a series of 15 built between 1921 and 1929 for the narrow gauge (1000mm) lines of Rhaetian Railway. It is usually nicknamed "Rhaetian Crocodile"
It is 13.3 meters long a has a weight of 65.9 tons. No.407 was in sevice from July 1922 until December 1985. It is on public display at the road to the railway station of Bergün since 1994.
In 2012 the locomotive has been moved a few meters to the entrance area of the new railway museum, the original pictures show it still at the road.
Locomotive Type: (required): Electric
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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