Fleischmann 7570017 Gauge N Electric locomotive Re 484 018-7, Cisalpino, Epocje V - VI

Cisalpino electric locomotive Re 484 018.

■ Finely detailed model with many separately attached plug-in parts
■ With four pantographs for traffic between Italy and Switzerland
■ In digital operation with individually switchable headlights or taillights

In August 2005, Cisalpino, a joint venture between SBB and Trenitalia, rented Re 484 locomotives. These were used for cross-border EuroCity traffic between Bern, Geneva and Milan. The elimination of locomotive changes at the border shortened the transition and overall travel time.
The locomotives were designed with a striking look in silver, red and light blue. For the first time, Re 484s ran as scheduled in front of passenger trains. Due to the delay in the delivery of new multiple units, the six machines remained in Cisalpino use until the end of 2007.