La brand Roco proposes the Ae 3/6 electric locomotive, digital sound, at the scale HO 1/87th of registration 10 639 under the reference 70088, which has the following characteristics:
.- "2 rail" DC operated model, digital sound.
- NEM 362 short coupling mechanism.
- Railway machine fitted with 3 powered axles, 1 grip tyre and 1 flywheel.
- This sublime miniature train is equipped with an electrical interface PluX22 and a decoder MS450P22 offering numerous digital effects, and 16-bit sound quality(Roco Dynamic-Sound System).
- This machine embeds a LED panel with 3 front lights and 2 reversible side lights depending on the direction of traffic.
- The Ae 3/6 locomotive features digitally switchable interior lighting in the driver's cab and engine room.
- Built-in buffer capacitor, wheels with very fine spokes, reproduction pantographs in filigree, fine metal grille located on the roof, small lamps attached to the body.
- You can form a passenger train using Roco car references: 74574, 74572, 74571, 74570 and 74569.
A little touch of history:
Ae 3/6s entered service between the years 1921 and 1929, to be affiliated to regular operations for over 70 years. Originally intended for high-quality express trains, these locomotives were later used for regional, postal and freight trains.
Roco manufacturer presentation:
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). In general, 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.).
