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Kato N ICE 4 4 Car Basic Set

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Description

N ICE 4 4 Car Basic Set delivers the sleek performance of Germany’s flagship high-speed train in a compact and highly detailed N scale model.

Featuring:

  • Modern High-Speed Train: Accurately modelled Deutsche Bahn ICE 4 four-car basic set, representing one of Europe’s most advanced intercity trains.
  • N Scale Compatibility: Built to N scale (1:160) for use on standard 9mm gauge track.
  • Powered Train Set: Motorised unit provides smooth and reliable operation for high-speed passenger services.
  • Detailed Finish: Includes crisp DB livery, realistic window glazing, and finely applied markings.
  • Expandable Formation: Designed to be extended with additional ICE 4 add-on sets for longer prototypical consists.

Model Dimensions (Approximate):

  • Total Train Length: 86 cm
  • Scale: N (1:160)
  • Gauge: 9mm

Technical Specifications:

  • Scale: N (1:160)
  • Prototype: Deutsche Bahn ICE 4 (Class 412)
  • Operator: Deutsche Bahn (DB)
  • Configuration: Four-car basic set
  • Power: Motorised
  • Control: DC analogue
  • DCC: Decoder-ready or factory-equipped depending on production run
  • Lighting: Directional headlights and tail lights
  • Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
  • Assembly: Ready-to-run
  • Paint/Glue: Not required
  • Recommended Age: 14+
  • Included: Four-car ICE 4 train set

Perfect for: N scale railway enthusiasts, European train collectors, and modellers recreating contemporary German high-speed rail operations.

Why this kit matters

The ICE 4 is Deutsche Bahn’s newest generation of long-distance train, introduced to improve energy efficiency, passenger comfort, and operational flexibility. These trains now handle many of Germany’s premier intercity services and have become a symbol of modern European rail travel.

This four-car basic set captures the streamlined look of the prototype and offers an excellent starting point for building a realistic ICE 4 consist.

How to use it

Place the train on compatible N scale track and operate using a suitable DC controller. Add optional expansion sets to create longer formations just like the full-size prototype.

This is a ready-to-run scale model train. Paint and glue are not required. It is not a toy.

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