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Offline Webmaster  
#1 Posted : 09 September 2015 16:28:47(UTC)
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SBB Historic Crocodile arrives to platform 9 1/2 at Malmö C .






I caught the croc... BigGrin
Photo taken by member Rapunzel with my camera.

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Offline Janne75  
#2 Posted : 09 September 2015 17:02:18(UTC)
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Hi Juhan, all,

Great! ThumpUp

Thanks for posting the video and photo.

Janne
Märklin H0 digital layout. I have analog and digital H0 Collection. Rolling stock mostly from era I, II, III and IV. Märklin 1 gauge beginner.
Offline Webmaster  
#3 Posted : 09 September 2015 17:16:17(UTC)
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Here are more pics... Shot by myself with the amazing little Olympus Stylus 1 camera...


Members Herrfleck & Rapunzel climbing on it... Smile

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More.... BigGrin


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Even more...


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Also in Malmö - Old and new meet...

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In the driver's cab.

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The cab light, has a narrow slit to project light to the controls - the driver told me...

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The cab light unfolded

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A peek into the engine area...

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Line voltage, total current draw, motor 1 & 2 current, motor 3 & 4 current...

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Offline Webmaster  
#4 Posted : 09 September 2015 18:14:18(UTC)
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There are a lot more pics coming from other members too... Wink
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#5 Posted : 09 September 2015 18:43:43(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Webmaster Go to Quoted Post
Here are more pics...


Herrfleck & Rapunzel climbing on it... Smile

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They let you climb on it !!! Woot Woot Woot Woot Woot Woot Woot Woot

I bet there was more than a lot of smiling going on. RollEyes RollEyes RollEyes RollEyes

Thanks for the pictures.
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Offline Webmaster  
#6 Posted : 09 September 2015 22:39:00(UTC)
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Croc pulled through Lund C tonight... Smile
The trusty old DA 820 we saw in Ystad pulled this one too...


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Offline petestra  
#7 Posted : 09 September 2015 22:43:10(UTC)
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Thanks, Juhan. Almost as good as being there. Peter ThumpUp ThumpUp ThumpUp
Offline xxup  
#8 Posted : 09 September 2015 23:04:37(UTC)
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Thanks for the awesome photos.. BigGrin

Juhan, FD wants to know why you are giving everyone the finger in the photo under the video... LOL

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Offline xxup  
#9 Posted : 09 September 2015 23:05:49(UTC)
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Croc pulled through Lund C tonight... Smile


This is the one to model on layouts - a Da towing a train with a Croc at the tail... Love
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Offline Webmaster  
#10 Posted : 09 September 2015 23:06:09(UTC)
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Caught it again late tonight, this time in Eslöv... BigGrin

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Even my son managed to catch it... BigGrin

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Offline xxup  
#11 Posted : 09 September 2015 23:07:31(UTC)
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"The finger again!", says FD..

Who is taking the photo?

Keep them coming.. This is great - much better than watching TV... Where's your next stop?
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Offline Webmaster  
#12 Posted : 09 September 2015 23:33:16(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: xxup Go to Quoted Post
"The finger again!", says FD..


FD doesn't know the universal sign for Rock'n'Roll? OhMyGod LOL

Edit - the finger(s) sign is commonly used as "it rocks", "heavy metal" and also used as the "Illuminati" sign as I understand.
There is eg a certain Aussie musical ensemble playing both AC & DC where this sign is frequently used by the audience attending their performances....


The other croc catcher took the picture, of course... BigGrin

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Offline Webmaster  
#13 Posted : 10 September 2015 00:38:54(UTC)
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Some more night pics...
That little Olympus is amazing indeed...

Lund C at night...

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Moving on to Eslöv...

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Inspection & hotbox check, since we want to keep it rolling... Smile

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Tomorrow Rapunzel & Herrfleck will show some more fantastic photos from Malmö. Smile
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Offline biedmatt  
#14 Posted : 10 September 2015 01:26:36(UTC)
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Too many post to thank them all, so let me say it here, thank you! I am quite envious.

A special loko, unique in all the world. Steam engines, diesels and electrics, once you get a common power source, all seem to come from the same mold. Yes, there are differences between the various types of lokos and steam is a treat to see operate and they remain my favorite type of loko, but there is not a single electric that looks like this electric. It is one of a kind.
Matt
Era 3
DB lokos, coaches and freight cars from across Europe
But I do have the obligatory (six) SBB Krocs
ECoS 50200, all FX and MFX decoders replaced with ESU V4s, operated in DCC-RailCom+ with ABC brake control.
With the exception of the passenger wagens with Marklin current conducting couplers, all close couplers have been replaced with Roco 40397.
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Offline Rapunzel  
#15 Posted : 10 September 2015 12:10:56(UTC)
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Yesterday was fantastic! Here is my video and pictures. Smile




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Panorama picture... LOL
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And here is the proof that I was really there, haha ThumpUp
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Offline Unholz  
#16 Posted : 10 September 2015 12:57:15(UTC)
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Has somebody stolen the front road number plates (on the cab between the windows) or were they screwed off as a security precaution? Confused Blink
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Offline xxup  
#17 Posted : 10 September 2015 13:10:35(UTC)
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It's a job for Wallander - oh shoot he retired..

Great pictures everyone.. Keep them coming.. BigGrin
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Offline foumaro  
#18 Posted : 10 September 2015 14:03:36(UTC)
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Thank you for the great photos lucky man.Marklin made 3556,3656,3756 gator models with the road number 14305.ThumpUp
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#19 Posted : 10 September 2015 14:45:53(UTC)
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Has somebody stolen the front road number plates (on the cab between the windows) or were they screwed off as a security precaution? Confused Blink


Somebody made an annotation on another list that the number plates and lamps were removed so that they couldn't be filched as it moved through Germany and Denmark.

Must be those scrap metal thieves they are scared of, couldn't be railway enthusiasts ...

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Offline Rapunzel  
#20 Posted : 10 September 2015 17:54:18(UTC)
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I was a bit too eager when I edited and uploaded my video earlier today... Forgot a few clips...
One from when we are in the cabin. So I made a second video Smile

Here it is:
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Offline mbarreto  
#21 Posted : 10 September 2015 19:47:21(UTC)
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Thanks to all placing images here and doing the coverage. It is really good to follow the croc here.
I like all images and specially the ones inside the croc cabin are something I was not expecting and like too much!
Please go on, you are all doing a fantastic job!
Best regards,
Miguel
Mostly Märklin H0.


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Offline Herrfleck  
#22 Posted : 10 September 2015 20:49:05(UTC)
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Hello!
I had a great day yesterday. We could get as close as one can to the crocodile, and meeting the forum members Webmaster, Rapunzel and hwestl.
Hope you like the pictures!

/Bertil

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(Herrfleck with Daniel Maurer from SBB Historic)
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Offline biedmatt  
#23 Posted : 10 September 2015 21:24:47(UTC)
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Too cool they gave you unlimited access. Those swiss guys rock!
Matt
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DB lokos, coaches and freight cars from across Europe
But I do have the obligatory (six) SBB Krocs
ECoS 50200, all FX and MFX decoders replaced with ESU V4s, operated in DCC-RailCom+ with ABC brake control.
With the exception of the passenger wagens with Marklin current conducting couplers, all close couplers have been replaced with Roco 40397.
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Offline Martin T  
#24 Posted : 10 September 2015 21:31:41(UTC)
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Awesome job with Photos and video!!
ThumpUp ThumpUp ThumpUp
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Offline steventrain  
#25 Posted : 10 September 2015 22:09:25(UTC)
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Great photos and videos.Woot ThumpUp
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Offline grnwtrs  
#26 Posted : 10 September 2015 22:57:57(UTC)
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Thank you for sharing. Great pictures, so exclusive.

My great day was today, thanks to you


Regards,
gene
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Offline Webmaster  
#27 Posted : 11 September 2015 00:41:11(UTC)
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All the guys I have met who have been involved in this project have been extremely kind and helpful all along. Both the Swiss and Swedish guys are true enthusiasts... ThumpUp
There are some of them I have met in all places I've been so far - Ystad, Malmö and Eslöv, always positive and helpful when you ask them something...
The VolldampfTV video crew members who have followed and documented this trip have been great to talk to too...
Climbing the croc, inspecting the cab and talking to the guys handling it was a lifetime experience that will be remembered the rest of my life...

Please continue to post pictures, videos and Croc in Sweden news here in this topic...

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Offline Martin T  
#28 Posted : 11 September 2015 19:08:13(UTC)
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Passing Tullinge station 20km South Stockholm very very early morning..




https://vimeo.com/138990971

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Offline Martin T  
#29 Posted : 11 September 2015 20:12:32(UTC)
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Curious.. Is Crocodile nr:14305 available as digital model from mother M?
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Offline biedmatt  
#30 Posted : 11 September 2015 21:24:43(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Martin T Go to Quoted Post
Curious.. Is Crocodile nr:14305 available as digital model from mother M?


See post #18. I see a Swedish run on old Marklin Krocs coming.
Matt
Era 3
DB lokos, coaches and freight cars from across Europe
But I do have the obligatory (six) SBB Krocs
ECoS 50200, all FX and MFX decoders replaced with ESU V4s, operated in DCC-RailCom+ with ABC brake control.
With the exception of the passenger wagens with Marklin current conducting couplers, all close couplers have been replaced with Roco 40397.
Offline Herrfleck  
#31 Posted : 11 September 2015 22:01:39(UTC)
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Hello!

Yes 3556. 3656 and 3756 is 14305
But 3756 is only first year .
Then 3756 change from Ce 6/8 14305
to Be 6/8 13305

Bertil.
- since my lack in english I don't write so much here.. but learn by trying right? :) -

//Bertil
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Offline mbarreto  
#32 Posted : 11 September 2015 22:51:45(UTC)
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The croc 37564 is also 14305, but is blue, not green.
The croc in the set 31100 is a specific commemoration of the trip that is happening to Gävle. In the figure of the croc in the fall new items brochure it seems the croc has 14305 in the body, but the text in english says: "The Märklin name and the item number are in relief on the locomotive's center part." The item number is not the locomotive number, so probably it will not have the 14305 but probably 31100...
Best regards,
Miguel
Mostly Märklin H0.


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Offline Eurobahnfan  
#33 Posted : 12 September 2015 00:06:01(UTC)
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Great photos and video... many thanks! (Keep them coming BigGrin )
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Offline Johnvr  
#34 Posted : 12 September 2015 08:34:55(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Webmaster Go to Quoted Post
All the guys I have met who have been involved in this project have been extremely kind and helpful all along. Both the Swiss and Swedish guys are true enthusiasts... ThumpUp
There are some of them I have met in all places I've been so far - Ystad, Malmö and Eslöv, always positive and helpful when you ask them something...
The VolldampfTV video crew members who have followed and documented this trip have been great to talk to too...
Climbing the croc, inspecting the cab and talking to the guys handling it was a lifetime experience that will be remembered the rest of my life...

Please continue to post pictures, videos and Croc in Sweden news here in this topic...


Juhan,

I am really enjoying this coverage and naturally would love to be part of it there.
I have 3556 from about 1985 which I have converted with Marklin Sound Decoder, and it runs beautifully !

Best regards,BigGrin
John
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#35 Posted : 12 September 2015 08:50:31(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: mbarreto Go to Quoted Post

The croc 37564 is also 14305, but is blue, not green.
The croc in the set 31100 is a specific commemoration of the trip that is happening to Gävle. In the figure of the croc in the fall new items brochure it seems the croc has 14305 in the body, but the text in english says: "The Märklin name and the item number are in relief on the locomotive's center part." The item number is not the locomotive number, so probably it will not have the 14305 but probably 31100...


Hi Miguel,

The remark about the item number is in the description of the Swedish Da, and it's visible in the photo as well. As for the Crocodile, the text mentions the road number as well as the item number. Probably the item number will be on one side, and the road number on the other side of the central part of the locomotive. The text clearly says that it's 14305, and the photo shows the same road number.

Best regards,
Mark
Best regards, Mark

I like Märklin items produced in the 1960s or early '70s, but also digital locos & current rolling stock.
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Offline Goofy  
#36 Posted : 12 September 2015 09:25:02(UTC)
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Juhan webmaster is now swedish crocodile hunter. BigGrin
Lots of fantastic pictures and nice videos! ThumpUp
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Offline xxup  
#37 Posted : 12 September 2015 09:42:33(UTC)
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Yep - I can see it... Way cooler than Steve Irwin.. LOL

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Offline NZMarklinist  
#38 Posted : 12 September 2015 12:33:16(UTC)
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Thanks for the awesome photos.. BigGrin

Juhan, FD wants to know why you are giving everyone the finger in the photo under the video... LOL



Cause He's there and nobody else reading this thread is Flapper

Jeez doesn't SHE even know universal Australian rude sign language LOL Blushing
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#39 Posted : 12 September 2015 12:39:02(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: kiwiAlan Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: Unholz Go to Quoted Post
Has somebody stolen the front road number plates (on the cab between the windows) or were they screwed off as a security precaution? Confused Blink


Somebody made an annotation on another list that the number plates and lamps were removed so that they couldn't be filched as it moved through Germany and Denmark.

Must be those scrap metal thieves they are scared of, couldn't be railway enthusiasts ...



I noticed that they were missing too and thought it was those so & so Swedes Blink Wink Scared Blushing

but ??????????????????????????????
Glen
Auckland NZ

" Every Marklin layout needs a V200, a Railbus and a Banana car", not to mention a few Black and red Steamers, oh and the odd Elok !

CS1 Reloaded, Touch Cab, C Track Modules, K track layout all under construction. Currently Insider
Offline NZMarklinist  
#40 Posted : 12 September 2015 12:42:03(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: M-Classics Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: mbarreto Go to Quoted Post

The croc 37564 is also 14305, but is blue, not green.
The croc in the set 31100 is a specific commemoration of the trip that is happening to Gävle. In the figure of the croc in the fall new items brochure it seems the croc has 14305 in the body, but the text in english says: "The Märklin name and the item number are in relief on the locomotive's center part." The item number is not the locomotive number, so probably it will not have the 14305 but probably 31100...


Hi Miguel,

The remark about the item number is in the description of the Swedish Da, and it's visible in the photo as well. As for the Crocodile, the text mentions the road number as well as the item number. Probably the item number will be on one side, and the road number on the other side of the central part of the locomotive. The text clearly says that it's 14305, and the photo shows the same road number.

Best regards,
Mark


I had to check my green 39563, seems it is 14.307, close but no Cigar Wink
Glen
Auckland NZ

" Every Marklin layout needs a V200, a Railbus and a Banana car", not to mention a few Black and red Steamers, oh and the odd Elok !

CS1 Reloaded, Touch Cab, C Track Modules, K track layout all under construction. Currently Insider
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Offline Western Pacific  
#41 Posted : 12 September 2015 18:41:34(UTC)
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Eltåg 100 år 12 september 2015

September 12th 2015 - 100 years of electric traction - at the Swedish Railway Museum

The Swedish Railway Museum is located in Gävle, approximately 180 km north of Stockholm. Today two extra trains ran from Stockholm C to Gävle and the museum. Train 95500 pulled by SBB CFF FFS 14305 and 95502 pulled by GC Rc4 1290. 95500 leaving Stockholm at 6h22 and 95502 leaving at 7h54, due to arrive in Gävle at 11h35 and 9h55 respectively.

About one and a half hours drive from where I live, I stopped at Örbyhus and first came the 95502 and soon after the 95500.





The next stop was at Skutskär norra:





The first electric engine I saw at the Museum was this, the prototype of the Swedish Da of Märklin locomotive set 31100:











The Crocodile next to the Swedish giant Dm 1246 + Dm3 1247 + Dm 1248 in LKAB livery:



The front end of DM 1248:



SJ D 109 prototype of Märklin 3170, 3670 and 3171:



Later two of the SBB Historic coaches could be seen next to these locomotives:





Finally, the closest in appearance that a Swedish locomotive can get to a Crocodile, the SJ Mg:

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#42 Posted : 12 September 2015 19:05:19(UTC)
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Those are some really great pictures, thank you for sharing
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#43 Posted : 12 September 2015 21:42:48(UTC)
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Excellent pictures Per, I believe at least one of the Swedish riveted coaches pulled by the croc was in Ystad about a week ago too... Smile

Obviously, Märklin has sponsored the green Da repaint so the 31100 set is credible as a model too... BigGrin

Was the croc "open for inspection" at the event?


As far as personal planning goes, and the schedules are kept, the 16th in Malmö again and the 19th in Ystad - maybe even pics of it boarding the ferry will come.... BigGrin
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#44 Posted : 12 September 2015 22:42:19(UTC)
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Has somebody stolen the front road number plates (on the cab between the windows) or were they screwed off as a security precaution? Confused Blink


Obviously, they were screwed off as a security precaution - they are back on at the 100-year event in Western Pacific's pics... Smile
They probably were in the grey goods wagon, as the lights were before they got mounted in Malmö for the show.
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#45 Posted : 12 September 2015 22:47:46(UTC)
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What a great reportage, many thanks to all!!!

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#46 Posted : 12 September 2015 22:54:10(UTC)
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Hi!

We Went up to the museum to greet the loco and the crew from Swiss. Also looking at all the other vehicles gathered for the celebration "100 years of Electric trains".
They finally also made a prototype for the long excistent DA-loco in green! :) GOOOOOD WOOOORK!

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#47 Posted : 13 September 2015 19:03:05(UTC)
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The Crocodile pausing in Eslöv, Sweden wednesday 2015-09-09

:-) /Peder
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#48 Posted : 13 September 2015 19:30:38(UTC)
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Aha, so you were the one with the camera on the other platform - I wondered if the pics would look good from there due to the fence, but it looks very good. Smile
My Eslöv pics are earlier in this topic...

@Alberto, you started my croc fever since you gave me a tip on Facebook about this trip - Thank you! Smile

@Martin - simply excellent... ThumpUp ThumpUp ThumpUp
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#49 Posted : 13 September 2015 22:53:29(UTC)
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Excellent report and photos. Wish i was there too !
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#50 Posted : 15 September 2015 18:08:21(UTC)
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The Crocodile left Stockholm today (September 15th) at 13h13 (scheduled departure 13h08). I managed to get a few pictures with my mobile phone (Sony Xperia Z1 Compact) in the rainy weather that characterized Stockholm today. There was quite a large crowd at Stockholm C with cameras and phones taking pictures of the departure.

First though, the latest addition to the collection of the Swedish Railway Museum, SJ Rc1 1007 from 1967 - the first in the series that also has 1010, prototype for Märklin 3043. 1007 is re-painted the way it looked in 1978:



The Crocodile at track 10 at Stockholm C:



The train and here the coaches of the SBB Historic trai seen. Further back in the train are, i believe seven Swedish coaches - I lost count - and at the end SJ D 109 (prototype for Märklin 3170, 3670 and 3171), but nothing of the Swedish part of thr train at the end can be seen due to the curve of the track:



Departure with SBB Ce 6/8III at the front. Later there will be changes due to the fact that Swedish rules stipulate that an engine without functioning ATC (Automatic Train Control) must not be used for more than 200 km per day and not at speeds above 80 km/h, but that is no problem with the Crocodile having a maximum speed of 65 km/h. This means that Rc1 1007 will take the lead later today:



The train is due to arrive at Ängelholm on Wednesday at 22h09. It will be used for some extra train there on Thursday before being made ready for transport via ferry Ystad - Świnoujście, a short stretch through Poland and then via Germany back to Switzerland.

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