Electric locomotive 193 452 “Schweizpiercer” of the SBB Cargo International.

Circuit board update!

Execution of the pilot and bogie covers according to the XLoad locos
Named “Helvetia”
With detailed roof design
Used for cross-border goods traffic
For the first time in digital mode with switchable light functions for CH, EU and IT
In cooperation with Railcolor Design

In April 2025, the last two XLoad Vectron locomotives that had not yet been vinyl-wrapped, 193 452 and 193 459, also received their wraps. This brings the total number of specially vinyl-wrapped XLoad units, previously differing from the standard design, to four. After the Netherlands and Italy, Germany and Switzerland have now joined the ranks with their own Piercer-themed locomotives at SBB Cargo International. Unlike the silver Italian Piercer, locomotive 193 459 features identical designs on both sides and showcases a range of motifs familiar from Switzerland.

General data

• Coupling: NEM shaft 362 with close coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Flywheel: yes
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Number of axles with traction tyres: 1
• Article number: 7510073
• EAN: 9005033067182
• Scale: H0
• Epoch: VI
• Railway Company: SBB

Electrical

• Head light: Light changeover true to the Swiss original.
• LED head light: yes
• Additional light function: yes
• Interior lighting: Yes, LED, Digital switchable, Driver’s cab lighting
• Control: DC Digital
• Interface: Electrical interface for traction units PluX22
• Digital decoder: PluX22
• Sound: yes

Measurements

• Length over buffer: 218 mm