This model is an HO scale replica of a BLS Cargo Re 475 electric locomotive. It is offered by LS Models under reference 17115.
The Re 475 electric locomotive, also known as the "TRAXX F140 AC2", is a powerful and versatile rail vehicle used by Swiss railway company BLS Cargo. This locomotive represents a major technological advance in freight transport. The Re 475 was built by Siemens. Its development began in 2004, and since then it has been widely used by BLS Cargo for freight operations in Switzerland and neighbouring countries. Technically, the Re 475 has a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, which means that it has two bogies, each bogie consisting of two axles. It is designed to operate with a line voltage of 15 kV 16.7 Hz or 25 kV 50 Hz, enabling it to run on electrified networks in Switzerland and other European countries. The Re 475 has a continuous power output of 5,600 kW, making it an extremely powerful locomotive for transporting heavy loads. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 140 km/h, guaranteeing fast, efficient delivery of goods.
The Re 475 is the most powerful locomotive in Europe.
Technical features
- Hitch: NEM 362 with short hitch kinematics
- Lighting:three front lights and two end of convoy lights
- Reverse lighting according to direction of travel:yes
- Môteur: 5 pôles
- Digitisable:yes
- Decoder socket:21MTC
