SBB-CFF-FFS Re 460

The Lok 2000 series are high-tech, passenger electric locomotives built in Switzerland by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works (SLM) for Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB; English: Swiss Federal Railways) 1991–2003. The series comprises of four classes: the Swiss Class Re 460, the more powerful Swiss Class Re 465, the Norwegian Class El 18 and the Finnish Class Sr2. All have very similar specifications. Hong Kong's Kowloon-Canton Railway Commission (KCRC) operates two Re 460s for their KTT service. The class Re 465 is only operated by Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon railway (BLS) of Switzerland. The Lok 2000s are best known for their quiet operation.
==Variants==
*The Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) operates 119 Class Re 460s. They are usually painted red with black detailing (roof, skirting). Many, however, receive vinyls for advertising purposes. Numbering: 460 000–460 118.
*The Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon (BLS) operates 18 Class Re 465s. Most are painted blue with gold letting and black detailing (roof, skirting). Some advertise BLS via alternate paint schemes. Numbering: 465 000–460 017.
*Norway's Norwegian Statsbaner (NSB; English: Norwegian State Railways) operates a variant called the Class El 18. These are painted red with black side panels and have forward snowplows.
*Finland's VR-Yhtymä (VR, formerly Suomen Valtion Rautatiet; English: Finnish State Railways) operates an 1,524 mm gauge variant called the Class Sr2. They are painted in white with colored logo decals and grey detailing (roof, skirting).
*Kowloon-Canton Railway Commission (KCRC) operates two Class Re 460s. TLN 001–TLS 002.
==Specifications==
The locomotive weighs 84 tons in working condition. It uses 15kV catenary and produces 1,100 kW (8,180 hp). Top speed is 230 km/h (services run at 200 km/h).
==Trivia==
The word "Lok" is German and roughly translates to "loco", short for "locomotive" (lokomotive in German).
==Gallery==
Re465 012-3.jpg|Switzerland's BLS Class Re 465 (No. 012)Additional identification: Large roster number left-front, "465" numbering. Virtually identical to Re 460 (structurally).
NSB El 18 2260.jpg|Norway's NSB Class El 18 (No. 2260)Add. identification: Snow plow, fwd skirting removed.
Sr2 3242.jpg|Finland's VR Class Sr2 (No. 3242)Add. identification: Side skirting removed.
KTT TLS002 T821 Tai Wai.jpg|Hong Kong's (KCRC's) Class TL, virtually Re 460 (No. TLS 002)Add. identification: Side skirting removed (Not visible).
File:Re 460 Alpenqueren im Verkehrshaus bei Erstfeld.jpg|Re 460 near Erstfeld, 16 August 2008
==References==
*Book: The Complete Book of Locomotives. Written by Colin Garratt and published by Hermes House. .
*4rail- Lok 2000
*4rail - Swiss electric locomotives
*SwissTrains.net "Lok 2000 in China"
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