Summary of locomotives

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During 200 years of steam locomotive history and development, all advancements have been based on the basic principles laid down and agreed upon in 1825. These fundamental rules are to be seen in the steam locomotives employed on the BRB, although we operate 3 generations of steam traction with 105 years of development between them the techniques, methods and skills demanded of our footplate crews are the same as in 1825. These skills are used today to convey your train safely on Switzerland’s premier mountain railway.

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Locomotive Built in In BRB operation Fuel Fuel usage per return trip Water use per return trip
1 1891 1962 Coal 300 kg 2'000 l
2 1891   Coal 300 kg 2'000 l
3 + 4 1892   Coal 300 kg 2'000 l
5 1891 1912 Coal 300 kg 2'000 l
6 1933   Coal 350 kg 2'000 l
7 1936   Coal 350 kg 2'000 l
9 + 10 1975   Diesel oil 66 liter -------
11 1987   Diesel oil 66 Liter -------
12 1992   Fuel oil 150 Liter 2'000 l
14 + 15 1996   Fuel oil 150 Liter 2'000 l
16 1992 2005 Fuel oil 150 Liter 2'000 l
Locomotive Engine power kW / hp Operating weight in kg Note
1 150 / 200 16'000 Until 1961 MGB
2 150 / 200 16'000  
3 + 4 150 / 200 16'000  
5 150 / 200 16'000 Until 1911 WAB
6 220 / 300 20'000  
7 220 / 300 20'000  
9 + 10 485 / 660 13’200  
11 485 / 660 13’200  
12 300 / 408 15’200  
14 + 15 300 / 408 15’200  
16 300 / 408 15’200 Until 2004 GN