DB E40 locos loaned to the SBB

[Swissrail]

I recently bought a Roco DB E40 with the intention of modifying it to match one of those that was loaned to the SBB in the early 60s.

The replacement pantograph was delivered today and here it is, fitted to the loco. The mounting spigot had to be reduced in height, the original insulators removed and the corresponding holes filled with the correct diameter plastic rod and new mountings for the pantograph legs created. I’ve yet to weather this beast and the new number plates are still to be fitted to make this engine into E40 244 (shown below, copyright unknown) but so far I think it’s gone rather well.

 

Edited June 29, 2021 by Swissrail
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