The brand Roco proposes the Electric locomotive 1044, digital sound, to scale HO 1/87th registration 1044 030-3 under reference 70432, which has the following characteristics:
- Model operating on direct current "2 rails", digital sound.
- This electric locomotive running for the railway company ÖBB during the IV era.
- Coupling with short kinematics according to NEM 362 standard.
- Railway engine fitted with 4 powered axles, a traction tyre, a flywheel.
- This splendid model railway is equipped with an electrical interface PluX22 and a sound decoder MS450P22 allowing you to enjoy exceptional sound quality!
- In terms of lighting, this power car is fitted with an LED lantern with 3 front lights and 2 reversible end-of-train lights.
- The machine also features interior lighting for the driver's cab.
- This 1044 electric locomotive is suitable for EC 60/61 "Maria Theresia" coaches reference Roco 74043, 74044 and 74045.
- This model was used as a freight and passenger train in Austria and Germany.
Introduction manufacturer Roco:
Austrian-born model railway brand Roco was founded in 1960 by Heinz Rössler. The manufacturer specialises in the design of model railway products.
Roco produces all types of railway equipment (wagons, carriages, locomotives) from different eras (I, II, III, IV, V and 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 its attention to detail and the robustness of its 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...) and digital modules (analogue controller, digital control unit, Digital Remote Control...).