RhB Electric Locomotive Number 611 (Class Ge 4/4 II), Era VI

The class Ge 4/4 II locomotives with their 2,300 horsepower and maximum speed of 90 km/h / 56 mph can be see pulling all kinds of trains on the Rhaetian Railroad network. As early as 1973 the first locomotive of this series – then in a dark green paint scheme and with round headlights – was delivered to the RhB. The locomotives were updated and converted several times – including rectangular headlights – and almost all are still is use, from commuter trains to the Glacier Express these locomotives can still be experienced. The locomotive with road number 611, was painted again in green as a historic locomotive but it still has rectangular headlights.

The class Ge 4/4 II 57 cm / 22-7/16" long electric locomotive, road number 611 of the Rhaetian Railroad is in the historic paint scheme of Era IV. All 4 wheelsets are driven by two powerful motors. The locomotive is equipped with an mfx/DCC decoder offering various light and sound functions as well as the servo motor function of the pantographs that can be raised and lowered.

Highlights

• Digitally controlled pantographs