The Furka-Oberalp Switcher

The Furka-Oberalp switcher is a small engine, meant to do small things. It can't pull much, but is a major asset to the railroad. Its small design makes it perfect for yard work, getting trains ready for bigger engines. This engine's design is from Europe, and its bright red and yellow coloring stands out in a crowd. This is especially important in a yard, where safety is key. While we usually have it working in the yard, it sometimes pulls short freight or maintenance trains. We also use it in conjunction with the Stainz Engine for pulling longer trains. The only problem that we have had with it is that the head light burnt out, but it was easily replaced.