Thebrand Roco offers the splendid Electric locomotive 1044, analogue, in the scale HO 1/87th of registration 1044 030-3 under the reference 70431, which has the following characteristics:
.- Analogue "2 rail" DC operated miniature model.
- Coupling with short mechanism to NEM 362 standard.
- Railway engine fitted with a grip tyre, 4 motorised axles, one inertia mass.
- This 1044 series locomotive benefits from a PluX22 electrical interface.
- The electric locomotive is equipped with a LED Fanal (3 front lights) and 2 end of convoy lights) reversible depending on the direction of travel.
- For the very first time, this model is available in its blood orange livery with grey chassis and grey roof.
- This rolling stock is supplied with an engraved manufacturer's sign and numerous spare parts.
- This railway unit can be combined with the EC 60/61 "Maria Theresia" under references 74043, 74044 and 74045.
A little bit of history:
Between 1976 and 1995, the ÖBB railway bought 217 4-axle thyristor locomotives from the 1044 series. These machines developed 5,120 horsepower, enabling them to reach speeds of 160 km/h. They were assigned to passenger and freight trains in Austria and Germany.
Presentation Roco manufacturer,
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.).
