Add-On Car Set 3 for the Class RABe 501 Giruno

Prototype

Add-on cars for the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class RABe 501 “Giruno” high-speed powered rail car train. 1 type J (A4) intermediate car, 1st class. 1 type K (A3) intermediate car, 1st class. The cars go with train number RABe 501 003 “San Gottardo”. The cars look as they did in 2022.

Model

This is a 2-part add-on car set to expand the class RABe 501 “Giruno” high-speed powered rail car train to an 11-part unit. The cars have factory-installed interior lighting with maintenance-free warm white LEDs. The interior lighting is supplied with power from a continuous electrical connection throughout the entire train. It can only work and be controlled digitally in conjunction with the basic set. Both intermediate cars are coupled permanently to each other. There is a guide mechanism in the Jakobs trucks. The train is modelled true-to-scale. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16″. Length of the pair of cars 40.2 cm / 15-13/16″.

Highlights

• Completely new tooling.
• True-to-scale 1 reproduction.
• Factory-installed LED interior lighting.
• Add-on cars for train number RABe 501 003 “San Gottardo”.