SBB Re420 275-0 Electric Locomotive V

SBB Re420 275-0 Electric Locomotive V

1:160 scale model produced by Fleischmann. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• Analogue DC Model
• Best suited to Epoch V Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Switzerland
• Decorated in SBB company markings
• Best suited to 192mm radius curves
• Fine windscreen wipers as etched parts
• Version with air conditioning
• Delicately detailed pantographs
• Closed pilots included in the package
• Z21 driver's cab available

Details

The SBB Re 420, originally classified as the Re 4/4 II, is one of the most numerous and influential electric locomotives ever built for the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). A total of 277 units were produced between 1964 and 1985 by a consortium of Swiss builders including SLM, BBC, MFO and SAAS, making it the largest locomotive series in SBB history.

With a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, a top speed of 140 km/h, and around 4,700 kW of power, the Re 420 was designed as a universal locomotive capable of hauling both passenger and freight trains across Switzerland’s electrified network. It remains a common sight on the rails, typically used in freight service today, though many still work in push-pull passenger operations, including peak-time commuter services.

The Re 420 has given rise to several variants, including the Re 421 for cross-border work and the Re 430 series with higher traction for steeper routes, reflecting the class’s adaptability. Its reliability, long service life, and distinctive Swiss design make the Re 420 a highly rewarding prototype for model railway enthusiasts, especially those constructing layouts set in mid-20th century to modern Swiss operations.