Under reference ROCO 79941, here is a magnificent Vectron BBR 193 electric locomotive, in Sound Digitale for 3-rail system, liveried blue from HUPAC, at HO 1/87th scale.
Characteristics of the engine:
- Model with digital decoder and digitally switchable sound and light functions, as well as interior lighting.
- Finely detailed model with 4 pantographs.
- Prototypical model, with long gutter and high driver's cabs for use in Italy.
- Registration number: 116 33 609.
- Limited edition model (Only 150 pieces).
- 5-pole motor with inertial mass, 3 driving axles and 1 with grip tyre.
- Coupling box to NEM 362 standard, with short coupling kinematics.
A little history:
The Swiss company Hupac operates several Siemens class 193 "Vectron" locomotives. All the locomotives were delivered by Siemens in the eye-catching Hupac blue.
As not all the locomotives were immediately leased or some are not leased today, they are in the neutral blue livery. The locomotives operate cross-border between the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Switzerland ahead of freight trains.
Manufacturer Roco,
Austrian-born model railway brand Roco was founded in 1960 by Heinz Rössler. This manufacturer specialises in designing products derived from model railways.
Roco produces all types of railway equipment (wagons, carriages, locomotives) from different eras (I, II, III, IV, V or even VI). Generally speaking, the manufacturer designs products in various scales such as: HO: 1/87th; N: 1/160th and TT: 1/120th.
The brand is characterised by their eye for detail, and the robustness of their products, which are designed from metallic materials. Their products are as close to the real thing as possible, and for some (the Digitales Sound models) offer very well-reproduced sound effects.
The brand also offers railway accessories (spare parts, tyres, couplers, etc.) and digital modules (analogue controller, digital control unit, digital remote control, etc.).
