RhB EW I A 1230 1st Class Coach Green V

RhB EW I A 1230 1st Class Coach Green V

Details:

The KATO RhB EW I A 1230 Passenger Coach is a detailed model of a first-class passenger carriage operated by the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) in Switzerland. Finished in the traditional green livery, this coach is ideal for recreating classic passenger services across the RhB's metre-gauge network in the scenic Swiss Alps. It can be combined with other RhB EW I coaches and compatible locomotives to create authentic Swiss narrow-gauge train formations.

Features:

• RhB EW I first-class passenger coach, numbered A 1230.
• Traditional green Rhaetian Railway livery.
• Detailed exterior and passenger compartment.
• Ideal for classic Swiss Alpine passenger train formations.

Historical Background

The Rhaetian Railway operates a metre-gauge network across the Swiss canton of Graubünden, connecting communities and tourist destinations through spectacular Alpine landscapes. Its trains navigate steep gradients, tight curves and mountain passes, making the railway an iconic part of Swiss transport.

The Einheitswagen I (EW I) coaches were developed for everyday passenger services and became an established part of the RhB's locomotive-hauled trains. First-class vehicles such as A 1230 provided upgraded accommodation for passengers travelling across the network. The traditional green finish captures an earlier appearance of RhB passenger stock, making the coach a suitable addition to period Swiss narrow-gauge layouts.