Swiss Fire and Rescue Train.

[swisstrains]

Originally Posted by andersley

Is that a Bm4/4 providing the power?

Yes Alan. It was being propelled "wrong road" (if there is such a term in Switzerland) by 18437.

[andersley]

Thanks John, I have only ever had fleeting glimpses of Bm4/4's in sidings whilst rushing along the Rhone Valley.

[Seth]

Thanks to Alan (andersley) I too have just seen this post. Very interesting thanks John (swisstrains)

Seth

[swisstrains]

During my last trip to Switzerland a preserved SBB C5/6 2-10-0 (known locally as "elephants") disgraced itself by causing a number of lineside fires and had to be assisted by an Re4/4 electric loco. It wasn't the picture I was hoping to get
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In this next picture the Fire-Fighting train is on it's way to deal with the fires started by the steam loco.
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[swisstrains]

Originally Posted by swisstrains

..............Since I posted this article the BLS have taken delivery of a similar train. It is painted in their latest green/grey livery and is based at Frutigen in order to serve the newly opened Lötschberg Base Tunnel...............

A couple of years late but here are some photos of the above mentioned train
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Equipment Car
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Fire-fighting Car
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One of the two Rescue Cars.
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[Silver Fox Phil]

Originally Posted by swisstrains

During my last trip to Switzerland a preserved SBB C5/6 2-10-0 (known locally as "elephants") disgraced itself by causing a number of lineside fires and had to be assisted by an Re4/4 electric loco. It wasn't the picture I was hoping to get
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In this next picture the Fire-Fighting train is on it's way to deal with the fires started by the steam loco.
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Interesting photo's I love the fire train, it looks quite effective. Do you have any photo's of it in action?

[swisstrains]

Originally Posted by Silver Fox Phil

Interesting photo's I love the fire train, it looks quite effective. Do you have any photo's of it in action?

No, sorry Phil but I have found these photos on the net of the SBB Zürich Fire Train attending a lineside fire.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8490344...th/5228677150/

[Silver Fox Phil]

Originally Posted by swisstrains

No, sorry Phil but I have found these photos on the net of the SBB Zürich Fire Train attending a lineside fire.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8490344...th/5228677150/

Thank you for providing the link to these really interesting photos of a great looking and functional kit! I love the machine, it is well up to date.
Appreciate the response thank you.
Regards
Phil