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RhB Ge4/4 II Electric Loco, 622, Sound, Collector Edition





For years, the Rhätische Bahn’s Arosa Express was pulled exclusively by Ge 4/4 II locomotives. First placed in service in 1973, these locomotives were completely overhauled, and in this process, the round lanterns were replaced with rectangular lights.
This unique LGB model of Number 622 is the first with the new lights and corresponds to the current prototype. However, the beautiful blue livery was specially requested by many LGB customers. Includes automatic motorized pantographs and digital electronic sound.


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 sound
- 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.)