Journey through Swiss railway history with this exquisitely restored SBB RAeII Gottardo in classic TEE livery. This N-gauge 6-car set features four pantographs with two types, illuminated dining car lampshades, telescoping gangway couplers, and a silent slotless motor.
Key Features
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Recreates the restored RAeII in classic TEE appearance (restored around 2003 to TEE-era form)
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Essential icon in the history of international European trains
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Realistic aerodynamic front end
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Motor cars fitted with four pantographs
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Two different pantograph types with different sliding plate shapes (new parts)
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Revival TEE livery, logos, and markings beautifully rendered
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Dining car lampshades illuminate
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Headlights illuminate using warm white LEDs
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Intermediate connections: telescoping gangway-style couplers for realistic coupling gaps
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Slotless motor for quiet, smooth running
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DCC friendly
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Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (11-214)
Why Choose This
Operate a piece of living Swiss railway heritage on your layout with this historic Trans Europ Express EMU. You get the stunning restored TEE revival livery, illuminated dining car lampshades, realistic telescoping gangway couplers, and four pantographs with authentic sliding plate variations. Perfect for Gotthard route international service.
Product Information
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Scale: N (1/150, 9mm gauge)
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Model: SBB RAeII Gottardo 6 Cars Set
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Type: AC/DC electric multiple unit built for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
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Era: Introduced 1960s for TEE service; restored around 2003 to TEE appearance
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Service: First-class international Trans Europ Express (Zurich to Milan via Gotthard)
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Current status: Historic SBB vehicle operating as event train
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Front end: Aerodynamic
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Pantographs: Four total, two different types with different sliding plate shapes (new parts)
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Livery: Classic TEE revival livery with accurate logos and markings
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Lights: Headlights (warm white LEDs), dining car lampshades illuminate
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Couplers: Telescoping gangway-style (intermediate connections)
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Motor: Slotless motor
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DCC: Friendly
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Optional lighting: Kato 11-213 / 11-214 interior lighting kit
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Power: From rails (no batteries, fuel, or paint included)
This KATO SBB RAeII Gottardo 6-car set brings Swiss Trans Europ Express elegance to your N-gauge layout. With its stunning TEE revival livery, illuminated dining car lampshades, four pantographs with authentic variations, telescoping gangway couplers, and silent slotless motor, this historic EMU captures the golden age of European international rail travel perfectly.
