N Glacier Express Starter Set captures the breathtaking alpine journey of one of Switzerland’s most famous scenic trains in N scale detail.
Featuring:
- Complete Starter Set: Includes locomotive, passenger coaches, and track to begin operations straight out of the box.
- N Scale Compatibility: Built to N scale (1:160), suitable for standard 9mm gauge layouts.
- Scenic Alpine Livery: Authentic Glacier Express-style red and cream finish with fine printed detailing.
- Ready-to-Run System: Fully assembled rolling stock with pre-fitted couplers for easy operation.
- Beginner Friendly: Designed for first-time modellers as well as experienced collectors expanding a European passenger fleet.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Train Length: Approx. 60–80 cm (depending on configuration)
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Gauge: 9mm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Prototype: Glacier Express (Switzerland)
- Operator: Rhaetian Railway / Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (typical branding)
- Configuration: Starter set (locomotive + passenger coaches + track)
- Power Requirement: DC analogue (DCC-ready depending on version)
- Control: Compatible with standard N scale controllers
- Track Included: Basic oval starter layout (typical set content)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal wheelsets
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: Locomotive, passenger cars, track set, controller (varies by edition)
Perfect for: N scale enthusiasts, European railway collectors, and beginners building their first scenic mountain layout.
Why this kit matters
The Glacier Express is known as one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, crossing the Swiss Alps between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Famous for panoramic windows and breathtaking mountain views, it has become an icon of luxury rail travel.
This model brings that experience into N scale, making it ideal for compact layouts focused on alpine scenery and passenger realism.
How to use it
Assemble the included oval track, place the train on the rails, and connect the controller. Operate at low to moderate speed to replicate realistic mountain passenger service running.
This is a ready-to-run N scale train set. Paint and glue are not required. It is not a toy.