Roco 71219 electric locomotive BR 230, DR, Ep. IV

Roco 71219 electric locomotive BR 230, DR, Ep. IV Product Details

Description

In the 1980s, the DR procured electric dual-system locomotives to simplify the steadily growing traffic and operations in cross-border traffic between the GDR and Czechoslovakia. Due to the lack of experience in the field of dual-system technology (GDR: alternating voltage 15 kV/16⅔ Hz, ČSSR: direct voltage 3 kV) and full capacity utilization at the electric locomotive manufacturer LEW in Hennigsdorf, the machines were based on the ČSD series ES 499.1 and 499.2. However, the Škoda locomotive factory had not yet built a machine for the 15 kV/16⅔ Hz AC system, so the parts for the AC section were supplied from the GDR. The demand of the ČSD thus resulted in a double order for Škoda with 15 locomotives BR 372 and 20 locomotives BR 230 for the DR.

Class 230 electric locomotive of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Power system: 2L direct current
• Railroad management: DR
• Era: IV
• Dimensional designation: LüP / length over buffers
• Dimension [mm]: 193
• Minimum radius [mm]: 358
• ELectrical interface: Traction units PluX22
• Additional light function: Yes
• Headlights: 3 headlights depending on direction of travel, 2 tail lights depending on direction of travel
• LED headlights: Yes
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Driven axles: 4
• Coupling: NEM shaft 362 with KK kinematics
• Flywheel mass: Yes
• Model as series locomotive of the BR 230
• Model in finely detailed design with many separately applied plug-in parts
• Completely newly developed pantographs with innovative fastening system
• Elaborate design of the roof area as well as the fan louvers with a clear view
• Filigree design of the bogies and the spoked wheels
• With enclosed railroad clearers and air reservoirs in closed form for prototypical display in a showcase
• Train closing signal can be switched by means of a DIP switch
• Age recommendation: from 14 years