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Are you looking for a distinctive diesel locomotive with digital sound for your H0 model railroad? The Roco 7310131 Diesel Locomotive 749 214-3 of the Czech State Railways combines a distinctive special paint scheme with an interesting railway history and extensive digital features. The finely detailed design of the third production series, featuring corrugated side walls extending up to the roof edge, makes this model an attractive addition for collectors and model railroad enthusiasts who appreciate Czech Era V diesel locomotives.
The prototype belongs to the T 478.1 locomotive family, whose diesel-electric universal locomotives were built by ČKD in Prague between 1966 and 1971. A total of 230 production locomotives were built for the Czechoslovak State Railways. The locomotives reached a top speed of 100 km/h and were equipped with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 1,500 PS.
The later Class 749 was developed in the 1990s through the conversion of Classes 751 and 752. Equipped with an electric train heating system, the locomotives were adapted for more economical operation on short trains. The Roco model reflects this development and is suitable for depicting Czech passenger and freight rail transport.
A special feature of the Roco 7310131 is its special paint scheme. The model depicts the 749 214-3 diesel locomotive and is classified as Era V.
The design of the third production series, with corrugated side walls extending up to the roof edge, gives the locomotive a distinctive appearance. This design feature is one of the model’s explicitly noted characteristics and makes this version appealing to collectors of various variants of Czech diesel locomotives.
In addition, CD logos are included as decals or photo-etched parts. This means the model includes supplementary details that can be incorporated into individual customization projects.
The T 478.1 series was developed as a diesel-electric universal locomotive. Between 1966 and 1971, ČKD in Prague built a total of 230 production locomotives for the Czechoslovak State Railways.
The locomotives reached a top speed of 100 km/h. Their six-cylinder turbocharged engine produced 1,500 PS and formed the basis for their use in various train services.
These performance figures underscore its design as a universal locomotive. The prototype was used in both passenger and freight service, thus providing a versatile basis for historic model railroad train formations.
The 749 series was developed in the 1990s through the conversion of the 751 and 752 series. The original locomotives were equipped with an electric train heating system without any significant modifications being made to the original locomotive.
A key reason for these conversions was the more economical use of the so-called “Bardotkas” in front of short trains. The converted locomotives could be used in the Czech Republic to haul both passenger and freight trains.
The Roco 7310131, featuring locomotive 749 214-3, represents a variant of this later development and is therefore of particular interest to model railroading enthusiasts who wish to recreate Czech railway operations from Era V.
The model representation of the third production series is characterized by beaded side walls extending all the way to the roof edge. This detail defines the locomotive’s side view and is one of the key distinguishing features of the depicted variant.
The finely detailed design complements the special paint scheme and makes the model an interesting addition for collectors who value design differences and meticulous craftsmanship in their locomotives.
Another feature is the included CD logos, which are provided as decals or photo-etched parts.
These additional elements offer an extra way to customize the model. They are included in the package and are particularly appealing to model railroaders who value the details of the lettering and the representation of the railroad company.
The Roco 7310131 is equipped with a digital decoder and sound. This allows the diesel locomotive to be operated on a compatible H0 DC digital layout using its designated sound functions.
The integrated PluX22 decoder forms the basis for digital control and the use of the specified lighting functions. For model railroaders who want to showcase their vehicles not only visually but also acoustically, this version is an attractive choice.
The model features a direction-dependent three-light headlight and two tail lights. The headlight is implemented using LEDs.
In digital mode, additional lighting functions based on the ČD prototype are available. This allows the lighting to be adapted to different operating situations and complements the locomotive’s digital features.
The Roco 7310131 offers lighting functions based on the Czech State Railways prototype in digital operation.
This feature supplements the direction-dependent lighting with additional digital functions. Together with the integrated sound, this creates a versatile set of features for model railroading enthusiasts who wish to operate Czech diesel locomotives in digital mode.
The Roco diesel locomotive features four powered axles and a flywheel. Additionally, one axle is equipped with traction tires.
These specifications describe the model’s technical drive configuration. The specified minimum radius is 358 mm and should be taken into account when planning your own H0 model railroad.
The Roco 7310131 features an integrated PluX22 digital decoder and an electrical interface compliant with the PluX22 standard.
The decoder enables digital operation with sound and the specified lighting functions. This makes the model suitable for model railroaders who want to control their locomotives digitally and use additional functions.
The locomotive is equipped with a NEM 362 coupler housing and close-coupling mechanism.
This allows for the use of compatible model railroad couplers. The standardized coupler mount provides a basis for connecting to appropriately equipped H0-scale cars.
The ability to represent both passenger and freight trains makes this locomotive a versatile addition to a model railroad layout focused on Czech railway rolling stock.
The Roco 7310131 is aimed at model railroaders who collect Czech diesel locomotives and historic train formations. The special paint scheme, the corrugated side walls of the third production series, and the included CD logos make this model a special variant.
The digital features, including sound and lighting functions based on the ČD prototype, complement the exterior design by offering numerous possibilities for layout operation. The historical development of the T 478.1 and 749 series also provides an interesting backdrop for collectors and railroad enthusiasts.
With the Roco 7310131 H0 diesel locomotive 749 214-3 from the Czech State Railways, you can expand your model railroad collection with a finely detailed Era V locomotive.
The special paint scheme, the beaded side panels extending up to the roof edge, and the included CD logos give the model a distinctive character. Four powered axles, a flywheel, and direction-dependent LED lighting round out the technical features.
The integrated PluX22 digital decoder with sound and lighting functions based on the ČD prototype offer versatile options for digital model railroad operation. With a length over buffers of 190 mm, you can factor this model into your train formation planning.
Expand your H0 model railroad with the striking 749 214-3 diesel locomotive! Discover the Roco 7310131 in our model railroad shop and enrich your collection with a Czech locomotive featuring a special paint scheme, digital sound, and lighting functions based on the ČD prototype. An attractive choice for enthusiasts of historic diesel locomotives and Czech rail transport!
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