5-piece tilting electric multiple unit ICN, type RABDe 500, of the
Swiss Federal Railways.
Mold variant!
Update!
■ Back in the ROCO range for a long time
■ Completely technically revised model
■ First time as Epoch VI model in current operating condition
■ Version without INTEGRA magnets on the bogies
■ Named "Auguste & Jacques Piccard"
The SBB ICN (InterCity tilting train) has been an essential part of
Swiss long-distance traffic since the late 1990s and continues to
shape the image of modern high-speed trains on winding lines. It
was developed by a consortium consisting of Adtranz (now
Bombardier), Siemens and Fiat Ferroviaria for fast and comfortable
passenger transport on challenging topographical routes. The
seven-car motor coach trains connect cities such as Zurich, Basel,
Geneva, Lucerne, Lugano and St Gallen with high frequency and
reliability. Thanks to its integrated active tilting technology,
the ICN can handle curves at speeds up to 30% higher than
conventional trains – without compromising on passenger comfort.
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