Prototype: The Swiss Ae 3/6 electric locomotives were introduced in the early 1920's and were used for both freight and passenger service. The Ae 3/6 were built by the locomotive manufacture "SLM Winterthur". They had a top speed of 78 mph and were produced is several versions and colors.
Model: The Fleischmann Ae 3/6 has extensive detailing -livery and -lettering it also has inset windows and interior details in driver's cab. Model is all metal and comes equipped with a powerful motor with flywheel. As for lights model has triple headlights at each end which co-ordinated with direction of travel. The Ae 3/6 is equipped with a digital DCC interface and slot-guide mechanism at each end with automatic PROFI-couplings for true close coupling and pre-uncoupling. Standard NEM 362 coupling socket.