Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 401 ICE 1 high speed powered rail car train. 2 class 401 powered end cars, 1 type Avmz 801 open seating car, 1st class, and 1 type Bvmz 802 open seating car, 2nd class. Built in 1991, modernized version with the name "Plattling".
Model: Era VI. The train has one powered end car with a digital connector and a motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. There is a special current-conducting coupling between the cars. The headlights and the marker lights change over with the direction of travel. The intermediate cars have built-in interior lighting. The lighting can be controlled digitally after a decoder has been installed. Train length 588 mm / 23-1/8".
The ICE 1 stands for the start of planned high speed service on routes and roadbed built just for it in Germany.
Additional intermediate cars to go with this train are available in the set under item no. 15878.
