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Swiss Re 4/4 Locomotives: How Switzerland Pioneered High-Speed Electric Rail Travel in 1946
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In 1946, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) introduced a new generation of lightweight, high-speed electric locomotives that would set a benchmark for post-war European rail traction. The Re 4/4 class, rated at 2,400 horsepower, was designed specifically for fast express passenger services linking Geneva, Berne and Zürich. A total of 26 locomotives entered service, each…
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