KATO 3101-7 N Gauge RhB Ge4/4-III 643 Glacier Express Electric Locomotive

Description

Brand New

🚆 KATO N Gauge Glacier Express Electric Locomotive – New Specification with Excellence Class Era Details

The legendary Glacier Express, one of the most iconic panoramic trains in the European Alps, returns in an updated specification featuring details from the Excellence Class era.

The real Glacier Express operates across southwestern Switzerland, running from Zermatt to St. Moritz over approximately 8 hours, jointly operated by the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. Since the introduction of the premium Excellence Class in 2019, both locomotives and coaches have undergone notable design updates—faithfully reproduced in this model.

🔧 Model Features

〇 Features Locomotive No. 643, with accurately reproduced side emblems and logos, including font differences compared to No. 647
〇 Updated exterior detailing, especially around the headlight area
〇 Newly designed HID/LED-style headlights reproduced with white LEDs
〇 Revised front-end detailing including electric couplers, hoses (jumper plugs), and the Graubünden canton emblem
〇 Shield-shaped emblem plates accurately molded
〇 Separate parts used for front brake hoses (short jumper plugs) for enhanced realism
〇 Highly detailed roof equipment including air intake louvers, resistors, and large snowplow
〇 Equipped with a slotless motor for smooth and quiet operation
〇 Standard Glacier Express short coupler installed
〇 Includes replacement Arnold couplers
〇 Minimum curve radius: R150

⚙️ DCC Information

〇 This model can be converted for DCC use only by replacing the light board with KATO part No. 29-025 DN163K4a (sold separately)
〇 Sold as a DC (analog) model by default
※ DCC installation is the buyer’s responsibility

📦 Product Details

Scale: 1/150 (N Gauge, 9mm)

Rail Gauge: N Gauge

Power: Motorized

Train Type: Electric Locomotive

Number of Cars: 1

Railway Company: Rhaetian Railway (RhB)

Region: Switzerland

Era: 1990s – Present

Recommended Age: 8 years and up

Included Accessories:
 ・Replacement Arnold Couplers ×2
Provided by HARU