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SBB Crocodile
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Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works and Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon

SBB Crocodile

SBB Ce 6/8 II

Switzerland · 1919

1919 · Electrics · Electric

SBB Crocodile

Ce 6/8 II · Krokodil

Operational heritage · (1′C)(C1′)

Specification

Specification plate for SBB Crocodile
ClassSBB Ce 6/8 II
NicknamesCe 6/8 II, Krokodil
BuilderSwiss Locomotive and Machine Works and Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon
Year introduced1919
Country builtSwitzerland
RegionEurope
OperatorsSwiss Federal Railways
EraElectrics
Motive powerElectric
RoleFreight
UIC(1′C)(C1′)
Wheel arrangement(1′C)(C1′)
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built33
Power1,650 kW one-hour
Tractive effortAbout 260 kN starting
Top speed65 km/h · 40 mph
WeightAbout 128 tonnes
Length19.46 m
StatusOperational heritage

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