Inside the famous Re 425 (Video with explanations)

[bahnause]

After 60 years of service, it's time to retire. Slowly but surely, the time of the BLS Re425 “Bruneli” (“Brownie”) is ending. A short film shows once again the inner workings and function of the locomotive. Interesting also for me, who grew up on the “competition”, the SBB Re420. Despite the numerous differences in the electrical design, the basis is remarkably similar. The Re425 was designed a little more focus on the usable tractive effort on the Lötschberg line, while the SBB Re420 was a little more modern concept for the driver in mind and with a slightly higher degree of automation.

Inside the famous Re 425

 

[Ken X]

We have family and friends in Kandersteg, they live just up from the car train terminal, so the Re 425s are very familiar. Really enjoyed the video and many thanks for the link. We're going to miss them. Been up and down the Lotschberg line many times.

 

[peteb]

After 60 years of service, it's time to retire. Slowly but surely, the time of the BLS Re425 “Bruneli” (“Brownie”) is ending. A short film shows once again the inner workings and function of the locomotive. Interesting also for me, who grew up on the “competition”, the SBB Re420. Despite the numerous differences in the electrical design, the basis is remarkably similar. The Re425 was designed a little more focus on the usable tractive effort on the Lötschberg line, while the SBB Re420 was a little more modern concept for the driver in mind and with a slightly higher degree of automation.

Inside the famous Re 425

Thanks for posting that link it's a great video.