Roco 73824 electric locomotive Re 4/4 169, BLS Ep. IV

Roco 73824 electric locomotive Re 4/4 169, BLS Ep. IV Product Details

Description

After the Ae 4/4s of the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway, which had been in service since 1944, had successfully proven themselves over two decades, the replacement of other older mainline machines was pending at the beginning of the 1960s. While the SBB aimed to procure Re 4/4ˡˡ with classic direct control and single-phase AC motors, the BLS opted for more modern technology with silicon rectifiers and shaft current motors. Initially classified as Ae 4/4ˡˡ, then after technical improvements as Re 4/4, these locomotives were built by SLM and BBC and used in both passenger and freight service on the BLS, GBS, SEZ, and BN networks as well as adjacent SBB lines.

Features:

• Re 4/4 169 electric locomotive of the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon-Bahn.
• First version with short shock beam and modified resistance grille for early eras.
• Casing without coat of arms engraving
• Finely detailed model with many separately applied plug-in parts
• Engraved decorative line
• Elaborate, multicolored reproduction of the engine room
• Fine wheel sets with low wheel flanges
• Elaborately designed roof with scissor pantographs
• Coupling shaft NEM 362 with KK kinematics
• Minimum radius 358 mm
• Flywheel mass Yes
• Number of driven axles 4
• Number of axles with traction tires 1
• Track H0
• Era IV
• Railroad company BLS
• Top light Swiss light change
• LED headlights Yes
• Power system 2L direct current
• Interface Electrical interface for traction units PluX22
• Length over buffer 174 mm