Description
On the network of the Rhaetian Railroad it is the class Ge 4/4 II locomotives, which with their 2,300 horsepower and their maximum speed of 90 km/h / 56 mph have no problems pulling all kinds of trains. The first locomotive of this class was delivered to the RhB as early as 1973 – at that time still in the dark green paint scheme and with round headlights. Updated and converted several times – among other things, the locomotives were equipped with rectangular headlights – almost all of them are still in use. From commuter trains up to the Glacier Express, you can still experience these locomotives. Most of the locomotives in this class have a special paint scheme or promotional films applied to them. This model represents the original unit in the normal red paint scheme.
This is the Rhaetian Railroad class Ge 4/4 II electric locomotive, road number 623, in the standard red paint scheme. First time in the red paint scheme with inset windows, antennas, and rear view mirrors. The paint scheme and lettering are prototypical for Era VI. All 4 wheel sets are driven by two powerful Bühler motors. The locomotive has an mfx/DCC decoder with many light and sound functions. The pantographs are powered by servomotors and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 57 cm / 22-7/16″.
Running sounds also work in analog operation.