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MOB baggage railcar FZe 6/6 in metal construction. In the 1930s, suitable locomotives for the steep lines of the MOB were sought for the "Golden Mountain Pullman Express," which was to be operated by the CIWL.
It was decided to acquire two electric railcars with baggage compartments. They had a power output of more than 1100 hp and were manufactured by SIG/BBC. In 1932/1933, the two vehicles were added to the MOB fleet under the class designation FZe 6/6 with the operating numbers 2001 and 2002. These six-axle Bo'Bo'Bo' railcars had a length over buffers of 17 meters and a top speed of 60 km/h. At the time, they were among the most powerful electric locomotives operating on meter gauge tracks in the world! The two electric railcars were originally intended to haul luxury trains, but were rarely used for this purpose, as demand for luxury trains plummeted following the Great Depression around 1930. Consequently, the MOB (Montreux-Oberland Bernois Railway) used the two railcars for freight service. Over the years, the two vehicles underwent several reclassifications and modifications. They proved particularly valuable during the construction of the Hongrin Dam in the late 1960s, transporting the necessary cement from Montreux to Allières. In the late 1980s, railcar 2001 was completely disassembled and was to be restored to its original condition. Parts of the railcar were refurbished in Montbovon. Parts from 2001 were used to restore railcar 2002 to working order. A high-end 1:22.5 scale model of this articulated railcar is now being produced in metal.
