European Railroad Discussion > That Swiss Heritage EMU

Following up on RNinRVR's post a few days ago about a Swiss Heritage EMU - when we were in Zürich in May this year I managed to catch what must be the same EMU at the platform in Zürich Hbf.   It's a Class RAe 4/8, and was built in 1935, and is now in SBB's heritage fleet.  They are also known as "Rote Pfiel", or "Red Arrow".  It was set up for table-service dining and looked like it would be fun to ride.  Unfortunately we had a full schedule already! 

1.  At the platform in Zürich Hbf.  
2. Posing with a newer cousin - an ӦBB Railjet.
3. Such a nose!

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/23/24 13:45 by dwatry.

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Does anyone make a scale model of it?

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AZSP Wrote:
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> Does anyone make a scale model of it?

Marklin does, and its site offers good information on the unit's history.  https://www.marklin.com/products/details/article/39260
 



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/24/24 12:47 by railsmith.

Competes with the Talgo 8 cab car as homely.

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> Competes with the Talgo 8 cab car as homely.

Mater's grandfather.