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As early as 1900, the RhB (Rhaetian Railway) began considering the electrification of its lines. Given that electric operation was still in its infancy at the time, the planned line from Bever to Scuol in the Engadine was designated as a test track.
Several Ge 4/6 locomotives were ordered and delivered between 1912 and 1914. Locomotives 351 to 355, supplied by SLM and MFO, proved particularly successful, meeting all requirements with their 560 kW output and a top speed of 55 km/h.
The locomotives, originally painted green, were repainted between 1920 and 1923 in the brown color still used for the older locomotives today. The original plan was to retire these locomotives after the delivery of the Ge 4/4 I, but this was not possible due to the increase in traffic during the 1950s and 1960s.
The locomotives were originally intended to be retired after the delivery of the Ge 4/4 I, but this was not possible due to the increase in traffic during the 1950s and 1960s.
