Another extra train, seen at OLten on 17 september 2023 was hauled by 141R-1244 of Verein Mikado 1244.

Another extra train, seen at OLten on 17 september 2023 was hauled by 141R-1244 of Verein Mikado 1244.

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Another extra train, seen at OLten on 17 september 2023 was hauled by 141R-1244 of Verein Mikado 1244.

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On 26 May 2019, ex-SNCF 141 R-1244 stands in Brugg during an Open Weekend, organised by the Verein Mikado 1244 -steam engines with 1D1/484 axles settings are called Mikado; the Japanese railways being the first to order such locos at the end of the 19th century. MIkado is one of the formal titles of the Emperor of Japan. 
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Verein Mikado 124 ex-SNCF 141R-1244 banks an extra train to Brugg AG out of Oberburg on 17 May 2025. 
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On 25 May 2019 JS-35 flanks SLM-1 at Brugg AG duri8ng an Open Weekend of the Verein Mikado 1244. 
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On 26 May 2019, tram loco Uerlikon-Bauma Bahn No.31 stands in the works at Brugg AG during an Open Weekend, organised by Verein Mikado 1244, who have their base at the Brugg works. 
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