One of the 9 sets seen at Wassen in Switzerland, a much photographed location. |
However, their reliability record in service has not been good with frequent glitches and they are very maintenance intensive.
Number built: 9
Builder: Alstom Ferroviaria S.p.A. Alstom Sesto S.p.A.
Years built: 1993–1996
Axle order:
(1A)'(A1)' + (1A)'(A1)' + 2'2' + 2'2' + (1A)'(A1)' + (1A)'(A1)' + 2'2' + (1A)'(A1)' + (1A)'(A1)'
Length: 236.6 metres
Weight empty: 451 tonnes
Top speed: 200 km/h
Traction motors: 12
Output - one hour rating: 12×500 kW = 6,000 kW
Output - continuous rating: 12×490 kW = 5,880 kW
Tractive effort: 260 kN
Current systems: 3 kV DC, 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC
Seating places: 151 1st class; 322 second class
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