- Model Introduction: Designed and authorized by Gabriele, this product is modeled after the ETR 500 Locomotive from the Italian national railway. The ETR 500 model features a streamlined body and vibrant red exterior paint. The product boasts excellent design, robustness, and aesthetics, making it both enjoyable to assemble and highly valuable for display and collection.
- Background: ETR 500 (Elettro Treno Rapido 500) is an Italian high-speed train series, manufactured by AnsaldoBreda and introduced in 1993. The train was designed with the sponsorship of the national railway company (FS) and is currently operated on RFI tracks by Trenitalia. From 2018 to 2023, Mercitalia converted some ETR 500 trains for use in the Mercitalia Fast high-speed freight train service.