LGB L26660 - Railcar FZe 6/6 Era VI

LGB L26660 - Railcar FZe 6/6 Era VI

Model Details

MOB baggage railcar FZe 6/6 in metal construction. In the 1930s, suitable locomotives for the steep lines of the MOB were sought for the "Golden Mountain Pullman Express," which was to be operated by the CIWL. It was decided to acquire two electric railcars with baggage compartments. They had a power output of more than 1100 hp and were manufactured by SIG/BBC. In 1932/1933, the two vehicles were incorporated into the MOB's fleet under the class designation FZe 6/6 with the operating numbers 2001 and 2002. These six-axle Bo'Bo'Bo' railcars have a length over buffers of 17 meters and a top speed of 60 km/h. At the time, they were among the most powerful electric locomotives operating on meter gauge tracks in the world! The two electric railcars were originally intended to haul luxury trains, but were rarely used for this purpose, as demand for luxury trains plummeted following the Great Depression around 1930. Consequently, the MOB (Montreux-Oberland Bernois Railway) used the two railcars for freight service. Over the years, the two vehicles underwent several reclassifications and modifications. They proved particularly useful during the construction of the Hongrin Dam in the late 1960s, transporting the necessary cement from Montreux to Allières. In the late 1970s, locomotive number 2002 underwent a major overhaul due to fire damage. By the mid-1990s, the engine was taken out of service due to insufficient wheel tread depth. In 2008, car number 2002 was incorporated into the BC (Blonay-Chamby Museum Railway) and had been reactivated using parts from the 2001 engine. The articulated railcar 2002 now runs on the Blonay – Chamby museum railway. A high-end model of this articulated railcar is now being produced in 1:22.5 scale, made of metal. As is already customary with our other high-end models, the FZe 6/6 is rendered with a very high level of detail. The paint scheme and livery of the MOB (now the Blonay – Chamby museum railway) FZe 6/6 2002 are reproduced in its current operating condition. The pantographs and roof-mounted equipment are also authentically depicted in the current museum setting. An mfx/DCC sound decoder with various light and sound functions, such as Swiss headlight configuration, cab and interior lighting, digitally raised and lowered pantographs, and much more, ensures high play value when operating this 76 cm long model, which can also easily negotiate radius R1 curves.


Detailed, true-to-scale model for adult collectors. Handle with care. Not suitable for children under 14 years. It contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard, and some components have functional sharp points.
Only a toy transformer manufactured according to VDE 0570-2-7/DIN EN 61558-2-7 may be used as a power source for operating this product.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	LGB
Item number:	L26660
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4011525266600
Product Type:	multiple units
track:	G
scale:	1:22.5
model series:	MOB railcar FZe 6/6 Ep. VI
Railway company:	MOB
country:	CH
epoch:	VI
Metal model:	partially made of metal
Wheel set replacement:	No
grinder:	No
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DCC Sound
Age recommendation:	Ages 14 and up
WEEE No.:	DE30519521