La brand Roco proposes the Electric locomotive 101 013-1 "50 years IC", digital sound, in the scale HO 1/87th under the reference 71986, which has the following characteristics:
- Miniature model operating under direct current 2 rails, in its digital sound version.
- Coupling with short kinematics in accordance with NEM 362.
- This railway engine is driven by 4 motorised axles, a traction band and a flying flywheel.
- The electric locomotive is equipped with a PluX22 electrical interface and a MX645P22 decoder that offers multiple sound and lighting effects.
- This electric power car benefits from a Fanal LED with 3 headlights and 2 reversible end-of-train lights.
- Interior lighting is provided by LED technology in the driver's cab, which can be switched digitally.
- Model 101 013-1 "50 years Intercity in Germany" is available for the 1st time in digital sound.
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). 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.).
