La brand Roco proposes the Electric locomotive 475 902, digital sound, at the scale HO 1/87th under the reference 79964, which has the following characteristics:
.- "3 rail" AC powered model, digital sound.
- Coupling with short kinematics in accordance with NEM 362.
- Railway machine fitted with a traction tyre, 3 motorised axles, as well as an inertia mass.
- Locomotive equipped with a PluX22 digital interface and MS450P22 decoder.
- Locomotive equipped with lighting in the driver's cab, as well as a reversible LED lantern depending on the direction of travel.
- Model with neat prints and details.
- Just like the real machine, this model has a long gutter and raised cabs so that it can be driven in Italy.
A little touch of history:
The Vectron-type Re 475 901 and 475 902 locomotives, were assigned to the Widmer Rail Services (WMS) railway company. The Swiss company, founded in 2007, still operates electric- and diesel-powered railway machines today.
Vectron locomotives are used in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and the Netherlands.
Roco manufacturer presentation:
Austrian-born model railway brand Roco was founded in 1960 by Heinz Rössler. This manufacturer specialises in the design of 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.).
