100 Year old Electric Locomotive Machinery Room and Cab Ride

I don't agree with YouTube hiding Dislikes. 8056 Likes, 106 Dislikes, 2024-03-13. Just so you know what to expect from the Video.

Vintage electrical technology is fascinating. You can see it all working just like a steam engine. Equipment by Oerlikon: a guarantee of quality

A beautiful masterpiece of engineering. Long may it continue to run. :thanksdoc:

Swiss railways are always really impressive, from the funiculars to the incredible tunnels through mountains and high bridges over deep gorges and the amazing spiral tunnels for changing height. The Swiss really were railway innovators and top class engineers. Now Stadler is making major inroads into the US rail business. This near century old electric locomotive shows just how advanced they were even then. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible to see this historic locomotive in operation. I also didn't realize that Oerlikon made anything other than guns. I must say that this is one of the best videos I've seen on YouTube that clearly explains the design and operation of a very complex machine. That was achieved with minimal graphics and no animation. Kudos to @Genius_at_work for a job particularly well done! I must look up your other videos.

I like how the reverser handle folds over in the neutral position thats a good safety feature

never thought i'd get to see an AE 3/6II cab ride, even less with a detailed video documentation of all the main and auxiliary components in action🤯 an absolutely rare treat!

That loco sure is a beast, I can’t believe how high it is off the ground, it almost looks top heavy . Hard to believe it was built 100 years ago.!! Wonderful video

Very nice video, indeed. This class was actually studied by Swedish engineers prior to the construction of the successful Swedish class D. Here, though, the wheel arrangement became 1´C1´ and the power regulation was done with contactors, with the following immense pyrotechnic sensation.

As an engineer, I'm very glad you posted a technical analysis of the design. 17 steps seems like a pretty good method of speed control. It looks like there are no resistors involved, as were used with DC streetcars. There was a class of freight electrics on the US Virginian Railway that you knew was traveling at one of 2 fixed speeds. The quill drive axles look almost identical to the ones used on the Pennsylvania GG-1 4-6-6-4 locomotives.

Absolutely fascinating to see these early electric locomotives. Not something a lot of railroad museums can show.

This is a superior YouTube video. Too bad they aren’t all like this! This presenter did his homework. Kudos!

Certainly makes a nice noise going down the track. Just something extra special about old electric locos, and this one's a real peach. Thanks for sharing.

WOW! They sure don't build em like this anymore! Absolutely amazing that the machinery and build quality is so evident! Kudos to all the volunteers and other's involved in taking care of these jems! Such a treat to watch this video!😊❤

What a fantastic video ❤ proper old school electrical engineering and locos

Thank you for a quality explication and explanation of this historic locomotive design. The scenery at the end was also quite nice. That very long covered bridge gives a hint as to winter weather conditions in Olten😊! Cheers from NZ. I have subscribed.

They look brand new. Like they where built yesterday. Awesome job by the people that maintain them. 👍

I dunno why, but an electric locomotive whistling like a steam engine is just adorable, like a newcomer that wants to fit in.

Excellent, comprehensive video and visible text explaining how this historic locomotive works! Thanks for preparing and posting this!

Thank you so much for posting this video! I had always wondered what the internal mechanical and electrical arrangement detail looked like in these style early electric locomotives with large frame-mounted motors. The blower-fan motor itself is almost as large as a modern bogie-mounted traction motor! 😮 How many engineers nowadays are still trained/qualified to drive & operate these old beauties?

I have always been interested in these types of older loco's. Thank you for the tour and putting so much detail for each section.