TEE – and „Gray Mouse“

TEE Railcar and EC „Gray Mouse“ on the Gotthard

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The developers

TEE driver's cab Simon Bühlmann

TEE vehicle Piotr Styrc

Dining car inside Simon Bühlmann

Scenarios Ernst Triet

Beta tests Urs Mayer, Walter Götz, Ernst Triet, Alex Brander

Manual Ernst Triet

Photos by Olaf Schärlinger

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History

It was the late 1950s, the great time of the Trans Europ Express. The European railways upgraded for international travel. built the VT 11.5 diesel , its "", also a , and Switzerland also built two of these multiple units for international traffic. But it soon became clear that an electric train would be the better solution. Just, the countries around Switzerland had different power systems.

The solution was found. It had to be a multiple unit train, and it had to be able to drive on all electrically powered lines. This is how the RAe-TEE railcar came into being, a vehicle that could run under various power systems and that could stop at the border stations by simply switching to Italy, , Germany, , , Holland and .

The first of these multiple units came on the rails in 1961 as a 5-part luxury train. The middle car with the electrical equipment, in the middle a luxurious dining car with, for that time, new, free seating and a bar counter, a driver's cab at both ends, this was shown by the train, which ran quietly thanks to the electric drive.

The RAe-TEE immediately entered international traffic. He ran with a 4-day circulation - As TEE "" from to Milano - As TEE "" from Milano to - As a TEE "Cisalpin" back from Paris to Milano - As TEE "" from Milano to Zurich

And this, unique at the time, without stopping at the national borders.

It soon became apparent that the train's capacity was tight. Another train was built and the previous 5-car units were extended by one car. The train route was extended by the morning train from via Zurich to Milano and at times it was extended in Italy from Milano to Genova. A further change in usage took place after the cancellation of the "Ticino" and the "Cisalpin" by using the vehicles as "" from Zurich to and as "" from Zurich to .

But the time of the big Trans-Europ trains was slowly over in the late 1970s. The fact that there were only 1st class cars in TEE traffic led to the end of the era. New products were the EC, the Euro City trains with a high standard, and with 1st and 2nd class coaches. However, the fact that the previous RAe-TEE were very popular and could be used internationally led to the decision to convert these vehicles. 2 cars were also given luxurious 2nd class seating, the cream / red paint was converted to gray and the vehicles were renamed RABe-EC. Very soon the trains, now in gray, were given the nickname "Gray Mouse".

The train was still seen as a “gray mouse” on the Gotthard. Every day he continued to travel between Zurich and Milano as EC "Gottardo". Only then it soon no longer met the high demand for places in Euro City traffic. Quieter days began after the train was replaced by locomotive-covered trains. As a last assignment, the "gray mouse" was still to be found as a feeder to the TGV from Bern to the French border to Frasne and as a feeder for Swissair from Basel to Zurich.

The Swiss Federal Railways decided to receive one of the 5 vehicles for posterity. This is how the TEE train RAe_TEE_1153, which is now back in TEE colors and partially dismantled inside, was created. It is used by SBB Historic as a museum vehicle for company trips and for occasional nostalgia trips.

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The characteristics of "TEE-Train" and "Gray Mouse"

Year of construction: trains 1151 to 1154 1961 trains 1155 1967

Length: 6-car train 150 meters

Composition cars 1 control car 42 seats Cars 2 intermediate cars 42 seats Trolley 3 machine trolleys with kitchen Carriage 4 dining cars 54 seats with bar counter Cars 5 intermediate cars 42 seats Cars 6 control cars 42 seats

V/max 160 km/h

Weight total train 296 t

Seating as TEE 1.Kl. 168 seats in the dining car 54 seats

EC 1. Kl. 84 seats 2. Kl. 108 seats in the dining car 39 seats

Power Systems SBB, DB, ÖBB 15 kV / 16.7 Hz France SNCF 25 kV / 50 Hz Italy, Belgium FS,SNCB 3 kV , France 1,5 kV

And here is a picture from the past days of our luxury train:

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The trains of this package

Included are the RAe_TEE 1151 - 1155 and the RABe_EC 1151-1155, i.e. the versions from the time as Trans-Europ-Express and the time after the conversion to Euro-City. In very rare cases you could see both vehicles together, namely during the renovation period, when the first conversions were completed and the last ones were not yet completed. This package offers you these options.

As ready-to-run versions in the scenarios, the train is included as a 6-part composition, just as it did in its prime. Front, south side, wagon 6, rear, north side, wagon 1. If you like to put together trains yourself, you can also create a 5-part version, because the train consists of individual vehicles.

The operation of the trains

The functions are based on the “Gotthard Panorama-Express” basic package from Simtrain.ch and largely correspond to those of the Re 460. The operator's cab can be operated using the mouse on the animated switches and keyboard, as well as the interface (F4) of the simulator. Here are the most important control elements and their operation via the keyboard:

Commissioning the vehicle:

Turn on the key switch K Turn on control power N Pantograph up P Main switch on M Headlights on H Reverse switch forward W

Then release the brake and drive. With the RAe / RABe, the travel switch is combined for travel and for electric / dynamic brakes. Idling is in the middle position, lever to the front brings acceleration, lifting to the rear brings electric braking.

Register door operation / stop

For train stops with a change of passengers, proceed as follows:

Stop register T Doors open on the left U Doors open on the right O Close doors L

After closing the door, wait until the doors are closed, which takes a few seconds. Then you can continue.

In contrast to the standard tasks of the train simulator, doors in the Gotthard do not open automatically. Nevertheless, T must be pressed at every stop so that the stop is registered as having occurred.

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Cab exchange:

The train can run in double traction, it is designed for this and was also used very often over the Gotthard route. With double traction you can switch to all 4 cabins. Make sure that you switch off the active driver's cab before changing the cab, then change it and put everything back into operation in the new one.

SIFA (driver's safety device) / train protection

When SIFA is active, as is the rule when driving, the train driver must confirm his vigilance, by acknowledging the SIFA alarm Key Q

SIFA can be switched off for trips with the Train Simulator. To do this, press CTRL + Enter (Num-Tastatur)

Press this key combination the second time switch SIFA back on.

After a SIFA emergency stop, the train must be stopped completely. Q key acknowledges the alarm, briefly brake the train and release it again, Reverse switch back to forward and then continue.

Maneuvers / shunting, past closed signals / dwarf signals

When driving “Free Driving” scenarios as well as in other tasks, you may have to pass signals that show a stop.

In these cases, do the following:

- Stop before signal / dwarf signal - When driving forward, press TAB to obtain permission to drive through - When driving backwards, press CTRL + TAB - If the message "Permission granted" comes up, press R and keep this maneuver button pressed until you have passed the signal

In the settings of the Train Simulator you can, if desired, deactivate the entry for exiting when signals showing a stop are passed.

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The Cab:

Legend:

The animated switches in the driver's cab can be operated both with the mouse and the keyboard. Here is the assignment:

Shortcuts:

1 key switch K 2 control current N 3-pantograph konfiguration Ctrl + 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 SBB / SNC ~ / DB / ÖBB / FS / SNCF- / NS / SNCB 4-pantograph UP / DOWN P 5 main switch M 6-way switch W / S 7-step switch A / D 8-pull brake ö / ü 9-cab lighting F 10 instrument lighting I 11-train lighting H 12-wiper ON / OFF V 13 locomotive whistle spacebar 14-command Q 15-sander X 16 maneuver button R 17 window 18 timetable illumination L 19 handbrake

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The scenarios for the “Gotthard Panorama-Express” route

Standard-tasks

GPE_24 TEE - Touristic tour through Urner Land

Composition: RAe TEE Weather: nice weather, autumn Start: 12:00 in Flüelen Gruonbach on Lake Uri Destination: Gotthard Tunnel Description: Takeover of the train at Axenberg, drive to the Gotthard tunnel. Stop at all stations and sights

GPE_25 TEE - Gottardo and “gray mouse” in parallel

Composition: RAe TEE Weather: Spring, beautiful Start: 2.00 p.m. in Erstfeld Destination: Göschenen, at 2.45 p.m. Description: Drive train to platform, then TEE and gray mouse drive heading uphill Göschenen, TEE on the left track, the mouse on the right. Encounters on the way.

GPE_26 2 mice in double traction

Composition: RABe_EC "gray mouse" in double traction Weather: Summer, nice weather Start: 7:00 p.m. in Göschenen Destination: 7:38 p.m. in Flüelen Description: Sunday evening, busy, EC in double traction, Train takeover in Göschenen and drive to Flüelen

GPE_27 Tell-Express with historical TEE

Composition: RAe TEE Weather: Autumn, nice weather Start: 1.30 p.m. in Erstfeld in front of the depot Destination: Flüelen, then Göschenen Description: Empty trip to Flüelen, picking up passengers, then non-stop trip to Göschenen

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And for "Free Roam":

FSp_15 - TEE-Start in Flüelen

The TEE and the gray mouse are in Flüelen. Choose the train you want and drive it desired way.

FSp_16 - TEE-Start in Erstfeld

You have the choice between TEE, gray mouse or with locomotive covered train. Choose your vehicle, the direction of travel and your destination. Turnouts have to be operated manually and Permission is required to drive past red signals (TAB key), as well as the maneuvering while driving past Button (R) must be pressed.

FSp_17 - TEE-Start in Göschenen

Again, you have the choice among the vehicles and are free to choose your route.

FSp_18 - TEE in winter in Göschenen

A ride with the vehicle of your choice, downhill during Winter weather. But often the weather on the Gotthard and the snowfall doesn't last forever.

Quick Drive:

TEE and gray mouse can also be driven in "Quick Drive".

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The service schedules

Today, the train driver usually has the duty schedules on a computer. At the time of the TEE, however, these were only available in printed form. There was a timetable holder in the driver's cab.

It is noted in the service schedule:

- train kilometers - station name or name of block location / lane change - allowed station speed - allowed line speed - provided station track - driving time (if time is given in brackets) - arrival / departure time (if the time is not given in brackets) - notes on special features / what has to be done - planned train crossings

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GPE_24 TEE - Touristic tour through Urner Land Page 1

V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI station route Locomotive takeover at

Axenberg Loco takeover from Overhaul before entry AI01 29.300 the south 80 Intersection with return AI02 retracted train 12.05 Stop before entry signal

All travel times and train 32.300 Flüelen 90 1A 12.06 crossings flexible AI03 Longer stops arepossible 125 140 12.07

35.300 Altdorf 140 1A 12.12 125

Goods train AI04 38.200 Ried RegioExpr AI05 Tilo AI06

41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1A 12.16

43.700 Block 44

46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 12.22 Tilo AI07

Chärstelenbach-Bridge Intschi-Reuss bridge TEE AI08 49.800 Intschi old station Goods train AI09 Secken-Viaduct Normal train AI10

54.400 Gurtnellen 1A 12.39

Pfaffensprung spiral tun. Pano-Express AI11 Pfaffensprung Tilo AI12 Wattinger spiral tunnel Goods train AI13

62.800 Wassen 3 12.54

Mittl.Meienreuss-Bridge Eggwald Panorama Express AI14 Block 68

70.400 Göschenen 80 3B 13.07 90 Gotthard tunnel 63

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GPE_25 TEE - Gottardo and “gray mouse” in parallel Page 1

V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI station route

Locomotive 29.300 80 takeover on train

32.300 Flüelen 90 125 140

35.300 Altdorf 140 125

37.000 Block 36 38.200 Ried 39.400 Block 40

41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1A 14.02 14.04

43.700 Block 44 AI01

46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 ( 09 ) Overhaul mouse

48.200 Block 48 49.800 Intschi 50.200 Zgraggen Lane change / mouse ahead AI03 51.600 Block 52

54.400 Gurtnellen 1A 14.21 Parallel travel with mouse

55.800 Block 57 58.100 Pfaffensprung 59.800 Block 60

62.800 Wassen 2 14.32

64.500 Block 65 Mouse overtaken / lane 66.300 Eggwald change 67.800 Block 68

70.400 Göschenen 80 2A 14.45 Mouse on siding track 90

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GPE_26 2 mice in double traction Page 1

V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI station route 71.000

70.400 Göschenen 80 80 2A 19.02 19.03

68.800 Block 68 Goods train AI01 66.300 Eggwald ( 07 ) Tilo Flirt AI02 65.600 Block 65 Panorama-Express AI03

62.800 Wassen 2 ( 10 )

61.000 Block 60 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 13 ) 57.400 Block 57 EuroCity AI04

54.400 Gurtnellen 2 ( 16 )

53.000 Block 52 50.200 Zgraggen ( 20 ) 49.800 Intschi Overhaul freight train AI05 49.400 Block 48

46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 ( 23 ) Express train AI06

45.100 Block 44 Gray Mouse

41.600 Erstfeld 95 140 2A 19.29 19.30 Tilo AI00

40.200 Block 40 Tow ride with Flirt AI07 38.200 Ried ( 32 ) 37.700 Block 36

35.300 Altdorf 125 3A ( 34 ) 140 TEE AI08

32.300 Flüelen 125 90 2A 19.38 90

29.9 Block 68 29.300 Gruonbach 80

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GPE_27 Tell-Express with historical TEE Page 1

V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI station route

Erstfeld Depot 13.30 Take over train InterCity AI04 Flirt AI02 Flüelen 1A 13.42 13.45

Altdorf 2A Overhaul Flirt AI01

EC AI05

41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1A ( 55 )

43.700 Block 44 Tilo AI06

46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 4 ( 59 )

48.200 Block 48 49.800 Intschi ( 02 ) 50.200 Zgraggen 51.600 Block 52 Gray Mouse AI07

54.400 Gurtnellen 1A ( 07 )

55.800 Block 57 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 11 ) 59.800 Block 60

62.800 Wassen 2 ( 16 ) Overhaul freight train AI00

64.500 Block 65 66.300 Eggwald ( 19 ) 67.800 Block 68 Panorama-Express AI08

70.400 Göschenen 80 3B 14.24 90 14.25

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