Electric locomotive Re 420 505 of the BLS Lötschbergbahn.
■ 1st production series of the Re 4/4 II
■ Former SBB locomotive
■ Delicate single-arm pantograph
■ Switchable headlights with DIP switch
■ Z21 cab available
In December 2004, the SBB sold locomotives Re 4/4 11110, 11117, 11119, 11123, 11137, and 11142 to the BLS, which renumbered them Re 420 501–506. A year later, locomotive 11107 and the prototypes Re 4/4 11102–11106 were also acquired from the SBB and renumbered 420 507–512. Because the locomotives were urgently needed, they initially ran in the SBB's basic livery. All coats of arms and chrome lettering were removed and replaced with simple silver stickers. Gradually, the Re 420 locomotives were repainted in the BLS corporate colors and, after the takeover of RM (Regional Mittellandbahn), also received the Omega logo. Re 420 505, formerly Re 4/4 11137, ran in green livery until 2009, before it too was repainted in the new BLS corporate colors.
General data
couplingNEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
Minimum radius358 mm
flywheelYes
Number of driven axles4
Number of axles with traction tires1
Article number7500110
EAN9005033071332
trackH0
epochV
Railway companyBLS
electrical system
HighlightSwiss light change
LED headlightYes
additional light functionYes
power systemDC Analog
interfaceElectrical interface for traction vehicles PluX22
Dimensions
Length over buffers171 mm