LGB 25432 RhB Ge4/4 II Electric Loco, 611 w/Sound, Limited Edition , Collection Item
When the first new Ge 4/4 II locomotives were delivered to the RhB in
1973, they combined new and old: The first modern thyristor-controlled
electric locos also were the last RhB locos to be painted in the line's
traditional green livery. To mark the prototype's 30th birthday, LGB
introduces a special Limited Edition model of the first loco of the
series, Ge 4/4 II 611 - Landquart. Like the original, this LGB model
combines old and new: the traditional green livery of the original plus
the very latest LGB sound electronics, including the sounds of the main
motor, whistle, main switch, air pump, fan, vacuum pump and brakes. The
model also includes other exclusive LGB features, like pantographs that
rise and fall automatically according to the direction of travel. And
with twin
Bühler motors, this LGB model backs up its great looks and
sounds with impressive pulling power. Production is limited to 1,000
pieces. This is an extra product.
The Prototype
To replace older electric locomotives of the types Ge 2/4, Ge 4/6 and
Ge 6/6 I, the Rhätische Bahn (RhB) in 1970 ordered ten modern four-axle
locomotives with thyristor controls. The locos were delivered in 1973
and numbered 611-620. With their cutting-edge electronics, the
locomotives immediately were a great success. Compared to conventional
electric locos, a carefully designed suspension for the power trucks and
optimized regulation of the traction motors maximized the pulling power
of these locos. In 1984/85, the RhB received 13 identical locomotives,
which already were painted in the current red livery of the RhB. On the
RhB's AC-powered lines, the Ge 4/4 II today haul many express, commuter
and freight trains. Technical specifications Wheel arrangement: BoBo
Gauge: 1000 mm (39.4 in) Length over buffers: 12,960 mm (42.5 ft) Width:
2650 mm (8.69 ft) Operating weight: 50.0 metric tons (110,000 lbs)
Pulling power: 185 metric tons (407,000 lbs/4.5% grades), 245 metric
tons (539,000 lbs/3.5% grades) Max. speed: 90 km/h (56 mph)
The Model
This detailed model features:
- weather-resistant construction - factory-installed onboard decoder
for MTS and analog operation - opening cab doors - digital electronic
sound: - motor noise - whistle - air pump - main fan - braking sound -
conductor and stationmaster announcements (with Multi-Train System) -
remote control of sound features (with Multi-Train System) - two power
control switches - track or catenary power operation - two protected
gearboxes with seven-pole Bühler motors - eight powered wheels - one
traction tire - twelve power pickups - two automatic pantographs -
voltage stabilization circuit with surge protection - automatic
directional lighting (exterior and interior) - two multi-purpose sockets
with circuit breakers - length: 570 mm (22.4 in.) - weight: 4200 g (9.2
lb.)