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Zm is the 1000 mm narrow gauge model railroad of Z-scale 1:220 running at 4,5 mm tracks. For this smallest narrow gauge railroad FREUDENREICH FEINWERKTECHNIK makes rolling stock scaled from prototypes of the Rhaetian Railway Grisons/Switzerland. Matching to our cars and locos the company ASPEN MODEL offers a complete assortment of sectional tracks.

Get an impression about operating narrow gauge model railroading in Z-scale by watching our video: [DOWNLOAD (450K)]
Video kindly provided by Arnim von Herff, all rights reserved.

ATTENTION: To play this film provided as AVI format, at least DivX 5.05 is required, available here.

As an alternative for those who can't install the DivX software for several reasons, we offer MPEG as an alternative (warning: twice the size, still half the quality)
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The production of this loco model requires high tooling and design cost. The current customer's desire is still too low for a soonest release. We have moved this project to the "back burner".

When the Swiss RhB decided the electrification of their rail network at the beginning of the last century the class Ge4/6 electric - a heavy multipurpose four axle electric was included to their first loco supply schedule. For many years these locos were responsable for the main traction duties of the RhB.

The FREUDENREICH- model is an exactly copy of the prototype and has a special designed precission drive with Faulhaber-motor and fly wheel. The main frame is CNC- milled.
Special drilling jigs allow high accuracy and a proper operation of the gear. The design of the housing shell is based on etched parts from nickel silver and stainless steel with ad-on part in brass investment casting.

Freight railcar class De 2/2 151 of the RhB (former class Fe 2/2 51 of the Bernina-Bahn). The model is driven by a coreless motor with fly wheel. Motor chassis is milled brass. The housing shell is etched nickel silver. Nominal voltage is 8 volts DC.

A new release featuring the actual steel sheet body and single arm panto is scheduled for a later date.

In Preparation:
Model ready-to-run HGe4/4I Furka Oberalp Bahn

Complete assembly kit Gmf4/4 RhB. Motor chassis full assembled.

Two axle ballast car scaled from prototypes of the RhB and FO. Fine detailed model design based on etched nickel silver.

Boxcar of the Swiss Furka Oberalp Bahn (FO) class Gbv reporting# 4436 orange-brown.

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Not available	Cement wagon class Uce of the Swiss RhB epoch III/IV grey / silver	#ZF371a	€ 85.00	€ 101.15
Reservation (Available: Quarter 2 2008)	Cement car lass Uce of the Buendner Cement Untervaz	#ZF371b	€ 85.00	€ 101.15
Available	Kit cement car RhB	#ZB371a	€ 40.00	€ 47.60
Not available	Kit cement car BCU	#ZB371b	€ 40.00	€ 47.60

Gondola class Fb of the RhB available in 9 different road numbers.

Features:

Car box and chassis etched nickel silver
Plastic wheels and steel axles with point bearing
Window with glass imitation
Shaft coupler interchangeable to other systems

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Only produced if enough interest.	Gondola Fb of the Swiss RhB epoch III/IV boxcar red R-T-R	#ZF370a	€ 55.00	€ 65.45
Not available	Gondola Fb of the Swiss RhB epoch IV grey R-T-R	#ZF370b	€ 55.00	€ 65.45
Not available	Gondola Fb of the Swiss RhB epoch V green R-T-R	#ZF370c	€ 55.00	€ 65.45
Available	Kit Gondola Fb of the Swiss RhB epoch III/IV boxcar	#ZB370	€ 21.00	€ 24.99

Baggage car class D2 of the RhB available in different road numbers.

Features:

Car box and chassis etched nickel silver
Plastic wheels and steel axles with point bearing
Window with glass imitation
Shaft coupler interchangeable to other systems

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Only produced if enough interest.	Luggage Car of the Swiss RhB epoch IV/V red R-T-R	#ZF270a	€ 120.00	€ 142.80
Not available	Luggage Car of the Swiss RhB epoch III/IV green R-T-R	#ZF270b	€ 120.00	€ 142.80
Only produced if enough interest.	Cable Assembly Car of the Swiss RhB epoch V yellow	#ZF270c	€ 120.00	€ 142.80
Available	Bausatz GepÃƒÂ¤ckwagen D2 der RhB Epoche IV/V rot	#ZB270a	€ 45.00	€ 53.55
Available	Kit Luggage Car of the Swiss RhB epoch III/IV green R-T-R	#ZB270b	€ 45.00	€ 53.55
Not available	Kit Cable Assembly Car of the Swiss RhB epoch V yellow	#ZB270c	€ 45.00	€ 53.55

Assembly kit for the two axle 3rd class Bernina- passenger car. This kit is available with decal sets either for the Bernina- or the later RhB- version (Please state with your order). Three different reporting numbers are available. This kit includes all pieces for one car. It is not recommended for newcomers.

There is still no decision about R-T-R models.

Old-Time Luggage Car of the RhB. Available with different reporting numbers.
Versions as MOW-car and heater car in preparation.

Extension kits to #ZB270 to assemble a two axle passenger car. These extension kits include side walls for a passenger car box as well as a decal set Epoch III. In addition to the extension kit order the base kit #ZB270 for a complete model. These two axle passenger cars are available in kit version only.

Model Kit for 20 pieces prototypically RhB- catenary masts. Poles milled brass / outrigger etched stainless steel. Kit includes solder and flux for stainless steel.

Catenary assembly kit including parts for 10 catenary masts of the former Bernina-Line. Brackets made from very stable etched stainless steel, masts brass rod precut and drilled crossways for bracket assembly. Sn/Ag solder and flux A 0-14 to process stainless steel is included to the kit. Detailed German assembly instructions explain how to modify the masts.

For operation of Zm- layouts 16V~ AC is recommended as a second accessories voltage. It is necessary to operate geared turnout motors and RF- track cleaning units such as Gaugemaster Noch and Relco. The step up transformer #ZF430 is powered by 10V~ from any Marklin Miniclub throttle and generates 16V~ for reliable operation of 16V~ accessories. It can be placed anywhere inside your control desk or under the layout base plate.

Attendant houses like this can be seen anywhere at the RhB- line. So it is a must for any Zm- layout. This wooden structure kit is precut by laser jet and has a fine set of etched nickel silver windows and doors. It includes all parts needed to finish the model as well as detailed assembly instructions.

Wooden assembly kit of the station CELERINA Bernina/RhB. Windows, doors and accessories made from etched nickel silver. The complete basement is a resin cast part. The kit includes detailed assembly instructions.

Log load fits in gondola Fb #ZB/ZF370

12 cover plates for Aspen turnout motor gears