NEW Roco 7500270 H0 E-Lok Re 465 001-6 Stadler Ep.VI

Roco 7500270 – Stadler Rail Re 465 001-6 “Thurgau” Electric Locomotive in H0 Scale, Era VI, DC Analog

Are you looking for an exceptional Swiss electric locomotive that will captivate you with its fascinating real-life history, finely crafted details, and powerful drive technology? The Roco 7500270 brings the Re 465 001-6, christened “Thurgau,” to your H0 model railroad layout as a new factory-built locomotive from Stadler Rail. This Era VI model features separately attached windshield wipers, delicate front handrails, and a powerful four-axle drive. Thanks to the PluX22 interface, the locomotive can be retrofitted for digital operation if desired. A special addition for all model railroading enthusiasts who want to recreate modern Swiss rail transport and exceptional factory locomotives.

Re 465 001-6 “Thurgau” – From the BLS to the Stadler Factory Locomotive

The Re 465 001-6 electric locomotive is one of the well-known Swiss high-performance locomotives of the Re 465 series. Originally, the locomotive was in service with the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway (BLS) and was used for demanding tasks in passenger and freight service.

The powerful Re 465 locomotives are closely related to the well-known SBB Re 460 series. Their modern design and high-performance drive technology made them key vehicles in Swiss rail transport.

In early 2026, a new chapter in the operational history of the Re 465 001-6 began. Together with another locomotive, it was sold to the Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail. Since then, the locomotive has taken on new duties as a shop locomotive and is used, among other things, for the transfer and transport of new rail vehicles.

With this Roco model, you can bring this special locomotive to your model railroad layout in 1:87 scale and recreate its fascinating transformation from a classic BLS locomotive to a modern Stadler shop locomotive.

Prototype-accurate Stadler version with the name “Thurgau”

Roco has recreated the Re 465 001-6 in its new configuration as a Stadler Rail shop locomotive. The name “Thurgau” underscores the locomotive’s unique identity and makes the model an interesting addition for collectors of Swiss electric locomotives.

Particularly noteworthy are the separately attached windshield wipers, which lend the distinctive locomotive front a three-dimensional effect. The front handrails have also been finely crafted and contribute to the model’s rich level of detail.

The Re 465’s characteristic body shape, with its striking cab fronts and modern roof equipment, gives the locomotive an unmistakable appearance.

Whether on a siding in the depot, during a transfer run, or as an eye-catcher in front of a new rail vehicle—the Roco Re 465 “Thurgau” impresses with its unique history and meticulously rendered details.

Four-axle drive with flywheel and traction tires

Technically, the Roco Re 465 001-6 also offers high-performance features for demanding model railroad operation. All four axles are powered, ensuring reliable power transfer to the tracks.

An integrated flywheel promotes smooth running and contributes to harmonious motion. One axle is equipped with traction tires, which further enhance the locomotive’s tractive effort.

For coupling with compatible cars, the model features a NEM 362 coupler shaft without close-coupling kinematics. The specified minimum curve radius is 358 mm.

With a length over the buffers of 212 mm, this H0 model features the characteristic proportions of its Swiss prototype.

Analog operation with PluX22 interface for digital retrofitting

The Roco 7500270 is designed for analog operation on H0 two-wire DC layouts. Via the built-in PluX22 interface, the electric locomotive can be retrofitted with a suitable digital decoder if desired.

The model features LED headlights with direction-dependent lighting changes, based on the Swiss prototype. This replicates the characteristic lighting of the Swiss electric locomotive even during analog operation.

The option for digital retrofitting offers additional flexibility for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to convert their layout to digital operation at a later date. A digital decoder and sound are not included as standard equipment in this analog version.

The Prototype—the Swiss Re 465 High-Performance Locomotive

The Re 465 series electric locomotives were developed for the Bern–Lötschberg–Simplon Railway and are among the most powerful Swiss electric locomotives of their generation. The locomotives are based on a similar technical design as the well-known SBB Re 460 and were engineered for demanding hauling duties.

With their modern three-phase AC technology and robust design, the locomotives were suitable for both heavy freight service and high-quality passenger service.

High-performance electric locomotives played a particularly important role on the demanding Swiss Alpine routes. The Re 465 handled a variety of train services over many years, thereby shaping BLS’s rail operations.

The sale of two locomotives to Stadler Rail in early 2026 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of this locomotive family. The locomotives are now being used, among other things, to transport newly built rail vehicles, thereby taking on an interesting new role in modern rail transport.

Ideal for Stadler transport trains and modern Swiss operational scenes

Would you like to recreate an extraordinary transfer run or depict the modern factory traffic of a rail vehicle manufacturer on your H0 model railroad layout? The Roco Re 465 001-6 “Thurgau” offers numerous possibilities for this.

For example, combine the electric locomotive with a matching coupler car and a modern multiple-unit train ready for transport. Such train formations reflect the new roles of the former BLS locomotives at Stadler Rail.

The shop locomotive looks particularly impressive in front of a new rail vehicle on an electrified main line or while preparing a transfer set at a larger station.

A recreated factory yard with storage tracks, factory buildings, and modern rail vehicles also provides a fitting setting for the Re 465 “Thurgau.”

Thanks to the PluX22 interface, you can retrofit the locomotive for digital operation as needed and integrate it into a modern digital fleet.

A special collector’s model for Swiss railroad enthusiasts

The combination of the name “Thurgau,” the new design as a Stadler factory locomotive, and its interesting history as a former BLS locomotive makes the Roco Re 465 001-6 an exceptional addition for discerning model railroaders.

Collectors of Swiss electric locomotives, enthusiasts of the Re 460 and Re 465 locomotive families, and fans of modern rail vehicle conversions will find this model to be a particularly authentic representation of its real-life counterpart.

The finely crafted front-end details, the powerful four-axle drive, and the option for digital retrofitting underscore the versatile character of this special Swiss electric locomotive.

Package Contents and Purchase Recommendation

The package includes a Roco Re 465 001-6 “Thurgau” electric locomotive by Stadler Rail in H0 scale, Era VI, as an analog two-wire DC version with a PluX22 digital interface.

Add an extraordinary Swiss electric locomotive to your H0 model railroad layout with the Roco 7500270. Experience the unique history of the former BLS locomotive and create exciting transfer runs with modern Stadler rail vehicles. Add the Re 465 “Thurgau” to your Swiss locomotive collection now and make modern factory and transfer operations a new highlight of your model railroad collection!

Features:

• Manufacturer: Roco
• Item Number: 7500270
• Re 465 001-6 electric locomotive by Stadler Rail
• Named “Thurgau”
• Former BLS locomotive redesigned as a Stadler shop locomotive
• Prototype-accurate design for transfer and transport runs
• Separately attached windshield wipers
• Finely detailed front handrails
• H0 gauge, 1:87 scale
• Era VI
• Power system: Two-wire DC (analog)
• PluX22 electrical interface for digital retrofitting
• Without factory-installed digital decoder and without sound
• LED headlights with direction-dependent Swiss light pattern
• Four powered axles
• One axle with traction tires
• Flywheel for smooth running
• Coupling shaft per NEM 362 without close-coupling kinematics
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 212 mm
• Ideal for modern Swiss transfer trains and Stadler factory traffic from Era VI

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