The characteristics of the ROCO 70040 :
- Scale : HO : 1/87th.
- Company : SNCF.
- Era : III.
- Version : Digital sound.
- Registration number: 231 E 34.
- Delivery: Black.
- Material: Plastic.
- Length with buffers: 272 mm.
- Minimum curve radius: 419 mm.
- Hitch: NEM 362.
- Electrical interface: NEM 652.
- Decoder type: MS450R.
- Digital decoder: NEM 652.
- Operating system: 2 rail / direct current.
- Motorization: 2 traction tires, 2 motorized axles, 1 flywheel, 5-pole motor.
- It is possible to incorporate a smoke generator bearing the reference Seuth n°11.
- This is a special edition of the model.
- Employed as part of the heavy express train service.
- Model finish developed with a very detailed filigree design.
Dive into railroad history with the majesticsteam locomotive 231 E 34of the SNCF.
Witness to an era when power and elegance met on the rails, this emblematic locomotiveoffers you a unique experience, combining exceptionalperformanceand ferroviairenostalgia.
Discover the temporal charm of rail travel with the 231 E 34, a masterpiece that transports passionates to a revolved era in an unforgettable way.
A little touch of history :
The Series 231 E was created in response to the need, after the First World War, to develop powerful steam locomotives suited to the increasingly heavy French express trains.
Rather than design expensive new models, André Chapelon was commissioned by the Paris Orléans railway to overhaul existing Pacific-type steam locomotives, adapting them to the new requirements.
The engineer's studies resulted in an increasein powerand economiesin consumption, mainly thanks to improvementsin thermodynamics.
The success has confirmed its approach: the modified locomotive has reached test speeds of up to 174 km/h, and in daily service has maintained proud peaks of 130 km/h.
By increasing the locomotive's power by 50% while reducing consumption costs, Chapelon transformed the old steam locomotives into viable machines for express trains.
