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Bernina Railway Ge 2/2
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Switzerland | 1911
2 produced
No. 161 in July 2014 in Tirano
No. 161 in July 2014 in Tirano
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In 1911, the Bernina Railway received two two-axle electric locomotives for use as helpers on the steep line. They have a central cab with hoods on both ends. The hoods are split in the middle to create a gangway that was originally used for communication with the train. On the roof of the cab, there was originally a Lyra pantograph that was later changed for a diamond-shaped one and then for a single-arm pantograph. They belong to the RhB since 1943, but can still only be used on the Bernina line with 1,000 V DC electrification. Today, after a service life of more than 110 years, they are still in service as shunters at Poschiavo.

General
Built1911
ManufacturerSIG, Alioth
Axle configB 
Gauge3 ft 3 3/8 in (Meter gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length25 ft 4 3/4 in
Service weight39,683 lbs
Adhesive weight39,683 lbs
Axle load19,842 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system750 V, 1,000 V
Hourly power335 hp (250 kW)
Top speed28 mph
Starting effort8,543 lbf
Calculated Values
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switcher
narrow gauge
last changed: 07/2025
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