The brand Roco proposes under référence 70604, the Miniature Locomotive 1142 685, in version analogue current continuous 2-rail, à l'échelle HO 1/87 ème.
Highlights of the Roco 70604 rolling stock:
- Version with UIC number.
- Roco model with switchable lights with DIP switches.
The general characteristics of the Roco Class 70604 locomotive:
- Version analogue.
- Minimum radius of 358 mm.
- Length excluding buffers: 186 mm.
- Commissioned by the Austrian company during the VI period.
The mechanical aspects:
- Locomotive driven by 4 motorised axles, 1 traction tyre and 1 flywheel.
The electrical functions:
- Electrical interface for traction vehicles NEM 362 and PluX22.
- Regular model equipped with 3 front lights and 2 rear lights LED, adjustable according to direction of travel.
- Rolling equipment running on a miniature network powered by direct current 2 rails (DC).
Anecdote about the 1142 685 electric locomotive:
Between 1969 and 1977, the Austrian railway company ÖBB purchased a 1042.5 series that had been modified to reflect the technical progress of the roof structures and pantographs compared with the previous models.
After a collision with a freight train in February 2022, locomotive registration 1142 685 was repaired. At the same time, it underwent a number of improvements, including new lights, a sliding handle and handrails under the windows.
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