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RAe II is an AC/DC electric multiple unit built for Swiss Federal Railways SBB for international service. Introduced in the 1960s, it worked as the first-class international Trans Europ Express TEE on routes such as Zurich to Milan on the Gotthard. Later downgraded and repainted as EuroCity, it operated into the late 1990s. After retirement it was designated a historic SBB vehicle, and around 2003 one set was restored to its TEE appearance with some equipment updates. It still runs today as an event train.
- This model recreates the restored RAe II in its classic TEE appearance, an essential icon in the history of international European trains.
- Faithfully reproduces the set restored around 2003 to its TEE-era form.
- Realistic aerodynamic front end and motor cars fitted with four pantographs.
- Two different pantograph types reproduced with new parts to reflect the differing sliding plate shapes.
- Revival livery, logos and markings beautifully rendered for high authenticity.
- Dining car lampshades illuminate.
- Headlights illuminate using warm white LEDs.
- Intermediate connections use telescoping gangway-style couplers to reproduce realistic coupling gaps.
- Slotless motor provides quiet, smooth running.
- DCC friendly for digital control systems.
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-213 (11-214)