Successful Load Tests with modernized Steam Locomotive "Heidi"

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G 3/4 Nr. 11 of RhB at Celerina station. Photo: Armin Brüngger

Commissioning and staff training was continued on April 6 and 8, 2015, successfully working trains out of Samedan to Pontresina, St. Moritz and Bever. The new technology is entirely hidden, so that the outer appearence is exactly what it was back in 1902. The engine doesn't smoke though. Even at full power the combustion of the light fuel oil firing is clean. Most important is the prevention of lineside fires. Photo: Armin Brüngger

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