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RhB Ge 6/6 I Electric Loco, 412, Sound





The Rhätische Bahn “Baby Crocodile” still hauls special trains today, for example, the famous Alpine Classic Pullman Express. When we first introduced the LGB Crocodile in 1978, the innovative model won awards for its authentic detailing and advanced engineering. But we never stopped improving our Crocodile, and this edition offers you the classic features of the original with even more advanced Lehmann technology, including a digital electronic sound system and an onboard Multi-Train System decoder.
The sound system automatically replicates motor, whistle, main switch, air pump, main fan, vacuum pump and brake sounds of the prototype locomotive. Additional sounds -- including the departure call of the conductor, “Treten Sie bitte zurück, die Türen gehen zu. Achtung, der Zug fährt ab.” -- are accessible using the LGB Multi-Train System. Yet this model still has the best features of the original, including twin, articulated, powered gearboxes for pulling heavy loads. This edition also offers the authentic “moccabraun” livery of the real RhB Baby Crocodile.

This is an eXtra product.


The Prototype
The most famous locomotive of the RhB is the Ge 6/6 "Baby Crocodile," of which 15 were built during the 1920s. With a sustained power rating of 1067 horsepower, for many years, these locomotives hauled the heaviest freight and passenger trains on the steep lines in the Swiss Alps. Several of these classic locomotives remain in service and can be enjoyed in front of special trains, for example, the "Alpine Classic Pullman Express."

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
- main switch
- air pump
- main fan
- vacuum pump
- braking sound
- magnetic whistle trigger
- 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
- twelve powered wheels
- eight power pickups
- voltage stabilization circuit with surge protection
- automatic directional lighting
- two multi-purpose sockets with circuit breakers