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The Crocodile: The Electric Locomotive That Conquered the Alps

Deep inside the Swiss Alps, steam engines were pushing men to the breaking point. In the early 20th century, the Gotthard tunnels were a suffocating nightmare of smoke, heat, and danger. But when World War I choked off the coal supply, Switzerland was forced to innovate or collapse. Enter the "Crocodile" (Ce 6/8 II)—a massive, articulated electric locomotive designed to conquer the steepest mountain grades using nothing but Swiss hydroelectric power. In this video, we uncover the engineering history of the electric beast that killed the age of steam in the Alps. From its "reptilian" articulated nose designed for sharp curves to the brave crews who operated it, this is the story of the machine that saved the Swiss railways. 👇 IN THIS VIDEO, YOU’LL DISCOVER: The Coal Crisis: How WWI and dangerous tunnel conditions forced the switch from steam to electric traction. Engineering the Crocodile: Why the locomotive needed a unique "articulated" design to survive the twisting Gotthard Pass. Steam vs. Electric: Comparing the suffocation risks of steam engines against the 2,900 kW raw power of the Crocodile. Living Legacy: A look at the preserved legends in Lucerne and Erstfeld that still run today. The Crocodile wasn't just a train; it was a revolution that proved the future was electric. 🔔 Subscribe for more stories where technology meets human endurance! (Don't miss out on our deep dives into engineering history and mega machines.) #️⃣ Hashtags #CrocodileLocomotive #EngineeringHistory #SwissRailways #TrainDocumentary #GotthardPass #ElectricLocomotive #MegaMachines #RailwayHistory #SteamVsElectric #SBB