Product Features and Details
The Model:
Super-detailling, -livery and -lettering. Inset windows. Interior details in drivers cab. 1 loco driver in the cab of one driving end. One sprung pantograph on each driving end. Choice of pick up from the rails or overhead catenary. Cast metal chassis. Motor with flywheel. Drive on 4 wheels, of which 2 are fitted with traction tyres. Triple headlights at each end co-ordinated with the direction of travel. Close-coupling between coaches is achieved by the rigid coupling bar. Additional coupling sockets conform to NEM 362 standard. Epoch V. Suitable centre coaches: 4441 - 4449.
Based on:
Since its start in 1991, the ICE sometimes runs on many routes, although not designated as high speed stretches, over which it can attain its timetabled top speed of 250 km/h. The permitted top speed of the ICE is 280 km/h with a power rating from each power car of 4800 kW (6526 Hp).