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SNCF C 20155 (UIC No. 97 85 1
(ID 59421)
SNCF C 20155, UIC No.
In La Chaux-de-Fonds, an SNCF X 76667 awaits departure for Besançon.



SNCF C 20155 (UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0)—formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515 and originally SNCF C 20155—owned by the Team C-20155 association, is seen departing Balsthal, heading toward Klus. The three-light headlamp configuration indicates that this is a scheduled train movement. Designed as a shunter, the dual-system Ee 3/3 II was acquired by the SNCF—in a batch of nine units—to haul freight trains between Saint-Louis and Muttenz. This decision was prompted by complaints from local residents following the electrification of the SNCF line between Mulhouse and Basel. It is quite remarkable, considering that around 1960, Basel was still a stronghold for steam traction in Switzerland! Incidentally, years later, similar complaints prevented CC 72000 diesel locomotives from hauling long-distance trains (such as those on the Paris Est–Basel route) all the way to their destination; in most cases, the locomotives had to be changed in Belfort or Mulhouse. But back to the SNCF C 20155 (UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0)—formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515—belonging to the Team C-20155 association. The fact that this rare, one-off class of SNCF locomotive—which spent over a decade with the SNCF, followed by forty years in shunting service with the SBB, and was later saved from the scrapyard and restored to its original SNCF appearance—might seem surprising, and the decision was not entirely without controversy. Personally, however, I think it is an excellent outcome; it really allows this beautiful locomotive to stand out. Moreover, while the locomotive may have been used by the SNCF for mainline service—and in cross-border operations spent roughly half its time under the SNCF and half under the SBB—if one considers the actual territorial border, the SNCF C 20150 units traveled only three kilometers within France out of the total 15-kilometer stretch between Saint-Louis and Muttenz. November 8, 2025

SNCF C 20155 (UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0)—formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515 and originally SNCF C 20155—owned by the "Team C-20155" association, is seen departing Balsthal, heading toward Klus. The three-light headlamp configuration indicates that this is a scheduled train movement. Designed as a shunter, the dual-system Ee 3/3 II was acquired by the SNCF—in a batch of nine units—to haul freight trains between Saint-Louis and Muttenz. This decision was prompted by complaints from local residents following the electrification of the SNCF line between Mulhouse and Basel. It is quite remarkable, considering that around 1960, Basel was still a stronghold for steam traction in Switzerland! Incidentally, years later, similar complaints prevented CC 72000 diesel locomotives from hauling long-distance trains (such as those on the Paris Est–Basel route) all the way to their destination; in most cases, the locomotives had to be changed in Belfort or Mulhouse. But back to the SNCF C 20155 (UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0)—formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515—belonging to the "Team C-20155" association. The fact that this rare, one-off class of SNCF locomotive—which spent over a decade with the SNCF, followed by forty years in shunting service with the SBB, and was later saved from the scrapyard and restored to its original SNCF appearance—might seem surprising, and the decision was not entirely without controversy. Personally, however, I think it is an excellent outcome; it really allows this beautiful locomotive to stand out. Moreover, while the locomotive may have been used by the SNCF for mainline service—and in cross-border operations spent roughly half its time under the SNCF and half under the SBB—if one considers the actual territorial border, the SNCF C 20150 units traveled only three kilometers within France out of the total 15-kilometer stretch between Saint-Louis and Muttenz.

November 8, 2025

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SNCF C 20155, UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, formerly SNCF C 20155)—owned by the Team C-20155 association—seen in Balsthal with the equally lovingly restored OeBB RCe 2/4 607 in the background. November 8, 2025
SNCF C 20155, UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, formerly SNCF C 20155)—owned by the "Team C-20155" association—seen in Balsthal with the equally lovingly restored OeBB RCe 2/4 607 in the background. November 8, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Team C 20155

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The SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the Team C-20155 association is waiting in Bahlstahl for its deployment for cab rides to the Klus. The three-aspect signal indicates that this is a train movement. The dual-current Ee 3/3 II, originally designed as a shunting locomotive, was procured by SNCF as a line locomotive for freight trains between Saint Louis and Muttenz in nine units, because after the electrification of the SNCF Mulhouse - Basel line, the transport of freight trains led to complaints from residents. Quite surprisingly, Basel was considered a stronghold of steam operation in Switzerland around 1960! Incidentally, years later, similar complaints prevented the through operation of line 4 express trains from Paris Est to Basel with the CC 72000 diesel locomotives; in Belfort or Mulhouse, the locomotives usually had to be changed. But back to the SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the Team C-20155 association. A rare type of SNCF locomotive, which came to the SBB after about ten years and served in shunting service there for about forty years, later rescued from scrapping and restored back to the original SNCF version, may be surprising and seemed somewhat controversial. However, I find the solution very good, as it highlights the beautiful locomotive. Moreover, although the locomotive may have been used by SNCF in line service and operated about half the time on the border traffic with SNCF and SBB, considering the territorial border, the SNCF C 20150 only ran three kilometers in France on the total 15 kilometers between Saint Louis and Muttenz. November 8, 2025
The SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the "Team C-20155" association is waiting in Bahlstahl for its deployment for cab rides to the Klus. The three-aspect signal indicates that this is a train movement. The dual-current Ee 3/3 II, originally designed as a shunting locomotive, was procured by SNCF as a line locomotive for freight trains between Saint Louis and Muttenz in nine units, because after the electrification of the SNCF Mulhouse - Basel line, the transport of freight trains led to complaints from residents. Quite surprisingly, Basel was considered a stronghold of steam operation in Switzerland around 1960! Incidentally, years later, similar complaints prevented the through operation of line 4 express trains from Paris Est to Basel with the CC 72000 diesel locomotives; in Belfort or Mulhouse, the locomotives usually had to be changed. But back to the SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the "Team C-20155" association. A rare type of SNCF locomotive, which came to the SBB after about ten years and served in shunting service there for about forty years, later rescued from scrapping and restored "back" to the original SNCF version, may be surprising and seemed somewhat controversial. However, I find the solution very good, as it highlights the beautiful locomotive. Moreover, although the locomotive may have been used by SNCF in line service and operated about half the time on the border traffic with SNCF and SBB, considering the territorial border, the SNCF C 20150 only ran three kilometers in France on the total 15 kilometers between Saint Louis and Muttenz. November 8, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric locomotives / Ee 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Team C 20155

124 829x1200 Px, 21.08.2026

The beautifully restored SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 1615, formerly SNCF C 20155) is on its way from Balsthal to Klus and was photographed near the ‘A’ entry signal in Balsthal. 8 November 2025
The beautifully restored SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (formerly SBB Ee 3/3 II 1615, formerly SNCF C 20155) is on its way from Balsthal to Klus and was photographed near the ‘A’ entry signal in Balsthal. 8 November 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric locomotives / Ee 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Team C 20155

371 1200x806 Px, 05.12.2025

The SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the Team C-20155 association is leaving Balsthal towards Klus. The three-point signal indicates that this is a train movement. The dual-current Ee 3/3 II, originally designed as a shunting locomotive, was procured by the SNCF in a number of nine units as mainline locomotives for freight trains between Saint Louis and Muttenz. This was due to complaints from local residents following the electrification of the SNCF line between Mulhouse and Basel. This is quite surprising, as Basel was considered a stronghold of steam operation in Switzerland around 1960! Incidentally, years later, similar complaints prevented the continuous use of CC 72000 diesel locomotives for the Line 4 long-distance trains from Paris Est to Basel. In Belfort or Mulhouse, the locomotive had to be changed in most cases. But back to the SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the association Team C-20155 . But back to the SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the Team C-20155 association. A rare example of an SNCF locomotive, which after a good ten years went to the SBB and spent a good forty years shunting there, was later saved from scrap and restored back to its original SNCF version. This may seem surprising and not entirely uncontroversial. However, I think the solution is excellent; it really makes this beautiful locomotive stand out. Furthermore, while the locomotive may have been used by the SNCF in mainline service and, in cross-border traffic, ran roughly half the time on SNCF and half on SBB lines, if you consider the territorial border, the SNCF C 20150 locomotives only traveled three kilometers in France out of a total of 15 kilometers between Saint Louis and Muttenz. November 8, 2025
The SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the "Team C-20155" association is leaving Balsthal towards Klus. The three-point signal indicates that this is a train movement. The dual-current Ee 3/3 II, originally designed as a shunting locomotive, was procured by the SNCF in a number of nine units as mainline locomotives for freight trains between Saint Louis and Muttenz. This was due to complaints from local residents following the electrification of the SNCF line between Mulhouse and Basel. This is quite surprising, as Basel was considered a stronghold of steam operation in Switzerland around 1960! Incidentally, years later, similar complaints prevented the continuous use of CC 72000 diesel locomotives for the Line 4 long-distance trains from Paris Est to Basel. In Belfort or Mulhouse, the locomotive had to be changed in most cases. But back to the SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the association "Team C-20155". But back to the SNCF C 20155 UIC No. 97 85 1 932-0 (ex SBB Ee 3/3 II 16515, ex SNCF C 20155) of the "Team C-20155" association. A rare example of an SNCF locomotive, which after a good ten years went to the SBB and spent a good forty years shunting there, was later saved from scrap and restored "back" to its original SNCF version. This may seem surprising and not entirely uncontroversial. However, I think the solution is excellent; it really makes this beautiful locomotive stand out. Furthermore, while the locomotive may have been used by the SNCF in mainline service and, in cross-border traffic, ran roughly half the time on SNCF and half on SBB lines, if you consider the territorial border, the SNCF C 20150 locomotives only traveled three kilometers in France out of a total of 15 kilometers between Saint Louis and Muttenz. November 8, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric locomotives / Ee 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Team C 20155

410 849x1200 Px, 19.11.2025