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RhB Ge 2/4 Electric Loco, Brown





This was one of seven locos purchased by the Rhätische Bahn in 1913, but in 1943, the RhB replaced the original box body with a center cab with improved visibility for switching. In 1998, the venerable “flatiron” loco was still switching at Ilanz station.
Put this veteran to work for you with this LGB model. It features the livery and lettering of the loco from the late 1940’s. The exposed drive is fully operational.


The Prototype
In 1913, Switzerland’s Rhätische Bahn (RhB) purchased seven light electric locomotives for the Engadin line from St. Moritz to Scoul. These "Ge 2/4" locos were numbered 201 to 207.In 1943, Loco 206 was rebuilt as a switching loco and renumbered 212. It received a new body with center cab to provide all-around visibility for the engineer. Unlike other Ge 2/4s, which were rebuilt with new motors and gears, No. 212 retained its original drivetrain. In 1998, the loco still performed switching duties at the Ilanz station, 85 years after it was built! The LGB model replicates this loco with paint and lettering from the late 1940s.

The Model

This detailed model features:
- weather-resistant construction
- opening cab doors
- track or catenary power operation
- protected gearbox with seven-pole Bühler motor
- four powered wheels
- one traction tire
- six power pickups
- voltage stabilization circuit
- automatic directional lighting (3 white, 2 red)
- two multi-purpose sockets with fuse
- length: 380 mm (15.0 in.)
- weight: 2700 g (5.9 lb.)