Roco 7500075 H0 Zahnradbahn-electric locomotive, Sonnblick-Bahn, Ep. III - IV

Roco 7500075 H0 Zahnradbahn-electric locomotive, Sonnblick-Bahn, Ep. III - IV Product Details

Description

Roco 7500075 H0 Cogwheel electric locomotive of the Sonnblick Railway: A masterpiece for challenging terrain

The Roco 7500075 H0 cogwheel electric locomotive of the Sonnblick Railway, inspired by the E 69 series, combines impressive technology and a historic design. With its ability to negotiate gradients of up to 35% on rack and pinion tracks, it is an indispensable model for model railroad layouts with mountainous terrain.

The prototype: Cog railroad of the Sonnblick-Bahn

Rack railroads offer a unique driving experience by mastering steep gradients and challenging routes. They are propelled by a cogwheel that engages with a central rack. This enables safe operation on routes where the friction between wheel and rail alone is not sufficient. Many Alpine cog railroads combine friction and rack and pinion tracks, which makes them particularly versatile.

The Sonnblick-Bahn is a fictitious representative of such railroads, which are mainly found in tourist regions of the Alps. It combines technical know-how with the beauty of Alpine landscapes.

Epoch III-IV: Technical progress and mountain romance

Era III-IV (1945-1970) marks the transition from steam locomotive to electric locomotive technology and the increasing use of private and tourist railroads. The rack-and-pinion electric locomotive depicted here shows the state of the art technology that was developed at this time for demanding mountain routes.

Color scheme and design

The locomotive is compact and functionally designed to provide excellent performance even on narrow and steep routes. The model's attention to detail is evident in the fine proportions, the 3 headlights and the ability to run on both rack and standard tracks.

Recommended purchase for model railroaders

The Roco 7500075 H0 rack railroad electric locomotive is ideal for model railroaders who want to recreate alpine scenarios and challenging routes. With its robust technology and versatile applications, it is an indispensable highlight for any collection.

Features:

• Detailed reproduction of a rack-and-pinion electric locomotive (similar to the E 69 series).
• Ability to negotiate gradients of up to 35% on rack and pinion tracks.
• Can be used on rack and friction tracks.
• Ideal for shunting operations on normal tracks thanks to its high transmission ratio.
• FLEISCHMANN PROFI coupling for rack and pinion operation is included.
• Shaft to NEM 362 with close coupling kinematics.
• 3 headlights with LED technology, dependent on the direction of travel.
• 2 powered axles with flywheel mass for smooth running.
• PluX16 interface for flexible digitizing options.
• Power system: DC analog - suitable for classic model railroad layouts.
• Minimum radius: 358 mm - compatible with compact layouts.
• Length over buffers: 100 mm - compact design for demanding track layouts.