Electric locomotive Re 4/4 II 11108 “Swiss Express” of the Swiss Federal Railways.
New design!
■ 1st production series of the Re 4/4 II
■ With many separately attached plug-in parts, some executed using etching techniques
■ Version in current operating condition with air conditioning
■ Square headlights
■ In digital operation with individually switchable headlights and taillights, cab lighting and engine room lighting
■ Z21 cab available
On May 22, 1975, the "Swiss Express" train category of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) was introduced together with the commissioning of the Heitersberg line and existed thereafter until 1982. This category replaced the earlier intercity express trains. At that time, they were considered the flagship trains of the SBB and served the most important transport axis Geneva – St. Gallen. The trains were hauled back then by eight specially prepared Re 4/4 II locomotives. Unfortunately, only locomotives 11108 and 11109 still bear witness to that original livery
. With Re 4/4 II 11108, we present one of the more popular locomotives. This "Cream Slice," as it is affectionately known, was still in regular service until 2021 and is currently stored in Olten, awaiting its next assignment.
General data
couplingNEM 362 shaft with KK kinematicsMinimum radius358 mmflywheelYesNumber of driven axles4Number of axles with traction tires1Article number7510002EAN9005033061142trackH0epochVIRailway companySBB
electrical system
HighlightSwiss light change
LED headlightYes
additional light functionYes
Interior lightingYes, LED, digitally switchable, cab lighting
power systemDC 
DigitalinterfaceElectrical interface for traction vehicles PluX22Digital decoder
PluX22Decoder typeMS450P22
SoundYes
buffer capacitorYes
Dimensions
Length over buffers178 mm