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Item No.
3102-2
Alpine Locomotive Ge4/4-Ⅱ(Glacier Express)
89.6 €
excl. tax
Product Description
The Glacier Express is a world-renowned sightseeing train and one of Switzerland’s most iconic rail experiences, familiar to travelers around the globe. It is especially popular for its leisurely journey through the southeastern Swiss Alps, traveling from Zermatt to St. Moritz over the tracks of two railway companies—Rhaetian Railway (Rhätische Bahn) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The journey takes around eight hours, allowing passengers to enjoy the breathtaking Alpine scenery through the train’s panoramic windows. The #620 was designed to advertise and attract members to the RhB Club - a membership club for railway enthusiasts.
Features
Modeled after the Ge4/4-II locomotive featuring the 2018 Glacier Express wrap.
Features the distinctive logo artwork covering the entire side of the locomotive.
The signature RhB vivid red body, side emblem and “Rhätische Bahn” logo are also accurately reproduced.
The front jumper plugs are provided as user-installable parts.
Roof details such as the air intake louver, resistors, and large snowplow are also reproduced in detail.
The motor allows the locomotive to haul up to 12 Rhaetian Railway passenger cars on a 4% grade.
*DCC compatible by replacing the light circuit board with the <29-025 DN163K4a> (Hobby Center KATO product)