Elektrolokomotive

Elektrolok Ge 4/4 III, Nr. 641, Maienfeld, der RhB Rhätischen Bahn für Glacier Express

Dating

um 2003; Vorbild: 1984-1993

Persons

RhB Rhätische Bahn (viafier retica, ferrovia retica, Rätische Bahn) (1889), Betreiber/in Vorbild, signiert

SLM Schweizerische Lokomotiv- und Maschinenfabrik (1871 - 1998), Hersteller/in Vorbild

ABB Asea Brown Boveri AG (1988), Hersteller/in Vorbild

Glacier-Express (1926), Betreiber/in Vorbild

Description

Elektrolok Ge 4/4 III, Nr. 641, Maienfeld, der RhB Rhätischen Bahn für den Glacier Express-Zug.

Signature / Inscription

Signatur / Beschriftung: Beschriftung: "Rhätische Bahn", "Maienfeld", "641"

Object type

Object (three-dimensional)

Geography

Depicted place: Maienfeld Territorium: Brig - Furka - Andermatt - Oberalp - Sedrun - Disentis (Kanton Wallis, Kanton Uri, Kanton Graubünden), Vorbild

Material / Technique

Metall

Inventory number

VHS-7710

Legend

Glacier express St. Moritz-Zermatt (Electric locomotive Ge 4/4 III No 641 Maienfeld) Tourist train of the Rhaetian Railway RhB, Furka-Oberalp Railway FO and Brig-Visp-Zermatt Railway BVZ 1984-1993 1:10 scale model Since 1930, the Glacier express between St. Moritz and Zermatt is the legendary and longest narrow-gauge line in Switzerland. The vehicle stock for today’s tourist train is being provided by the involved railway companies. The stylish and comfortable carriages have been designed specifically for the nearly 7 hours long journey across the magnificent alpine landscape. As the demand is high - approximately 250’000 passengers travel on this line every year - there are several trains per day.