Re 420 + EW I/II
The Re 420 is the largest and most recognisable locomotive class in Switzerland, serving passenger and freight trains across the SBB network since the 1960s. Paired with the classic EW I/II coaches, it formed a reliable and familiar sight on regional and long-distance services for decades.
What's included
All four Re 420 liveries also come with an ETCS DMI (display only — no ETCS functionality, as no Swiss ETCS routes exist yet). KlB = "Kondukteurloser Betrieb" (conductor-less operation). At the time, running passenger trains without an on-board conductor was still a novelty — converting these coaches marked the gradual introduction of conductor-less operation.
Features
Operational
Systems & simulation
Passenger & door systems
Display & controls
Visual & audio
Technical data
Specifications of the real-world vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SLM (mechanical) / BBC, MFO, SAAS (electrical) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1964–1985 |
| Units built | 277 |
| Wheel arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
| Length over buffers | 15,410 mm |
| Width | 2,970 mm |
| Height | 4,500 mm |
| Service weight | ~84 t |
| Continuous power | ~4,700 kW |
| Starting tractive effort | ~275 kN |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h |
| Power supply | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC |