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Are you looking for a classic Swiss electric locomotive that will impress you with its distinctive SBB Cargo livery, unique roof details, and powerful drive technology? The Roco 7500239 brings the Swiss Federal Railways’ Re 420 307-1 electric locomotive to your H0 model railroad layout as an elaborately detailed variant. This Era VI model features a modified cable routing on the roof—implemented for the first time in a mass-produced model—as well as a retrofitted air conditioning system and delicate pantographs. Four powered axles and a PluX22 interface make this locomotive an interesting addition for all fans of modern Swiss freight rail transport.
The Re 420 307-1 electric locomotive belongs to the historic Re 4/4 II locomotive family of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). These versatile electric locomotives shaped Swiss rail transport for many decades and were used in both passenger and freight service.
With the founding of SBB Cargo, numerous locomotives were assigned new roles in freight service. The Re 420 series locomotives continued to be used for various transport services and could be found on numerous electrified lines throughout Switzerland.
The Roco model features the Re 420 307-1 in its distinctive SBB Cargo livery, reflecting the modern use of this time-honored locomotive series.
A standout feature of the Roco 7500239 is its meticulously detailed roof design. For the first time, the modified cable routing of this locomotive variant is incorporated into a mass-produced model. This gives the Re 420 307-1 an important, prototypical detail that distinguishes it from other variants of the locomotive family.
The retrofitted air conditioning system was also incorporated into the model’s design. This technical modification to the prototype shapes the locomotive’s appearance and underscores the depicted operational condition of Era VI.
The pantographs feature an innovative mounting system that supports a delicate representation of the roof equipment. Together with the characteristic SBB Cargo livery, this creates a harmonious overall appearance.
The special roof details really stand out, especially when viewed up close or as the locomotive passes by slowly.
Technically, the Roco Re 420 307-1 also offers extensive features for demanding model railroad operation. All four axles are powered, ensuring reliable power transmission to the tracks.
An integrated flywheel promotes smooth running and contributes to harmonious motion. One axle is equipped with traction tires, which further enhance the locomotive’s tractive effort.
For coupling with compatible freight cars, the model features a NEM 362 coupling shaft with close-coupling kinematics. The specified minimum radius is 358 mm.
With a length over the buffers of 177 mm, the H0 model features the characteristic proportions of its Swiss prototype.
The Roco 7500239 is designed for analog operation on H0 two-wire DC layouts. Via the built-in PluX22 interface, the electric locomotive can be retrofitted with a suitable digital decoder if desired.
The model features LED headlights with light patterns based on the Swiss prototype. This replicates the characteristic lighting of the Swiss electric locomotive even during analog operation.
The option for digital retrofitting offers additional flexibility for model railroaders who wish to convert their layout to digital operation at a later date. A digital decoder and sound are not included as standard equipment in this analog version.
The Re 420 series electric locomotives are based on the successful Swiss Re 4/4 II series. These four-axle universal locomotives were developed for versatile use in passenger and freight service and were among the most important electric locomotives of the Swiss Federal Railways for decades.
With a power output of approximately 4,700 kW and a top speed of 140 km/h, the locomotives were suitable for numerous tasks on the Swiss rail network. Their robust construction and versatile capabilities, in particular, made them tried-and-true vehicles.
As part of the modernization and reorganization of Swiss freight transport, numerous locomotives were assigned to the SBB Cargo division. There, they took on various freight train services and remained a distinctive feature of Swiss rail transport even during Era VI.
The Re 420 307-1, with its retrofitted air conditioning and modified roof cable routing, represents the technical evolution of this time-honored locomotive family.
A matching Z21 cab is available for the Roco Re 420 307-1. After appropriate digital retrofitting, the locomotive can be controlled via a virtual cab display using a compatible Z21 digital environment.
This upgrade option offers a particularly vivid operating experience and enables prototype-accurate control of the Swiss electric locomotive.
Model railroaders who enjoy operating their locomotives via a realistic cab interface, in particular, gain an interesting opportunity to expand their model railroad operations.
Would you like to assemble a typical Swiss freight train or recreate the diverse freight traffic of SBB Cargo? The Roco Re 420 307-1 offers numerous possibilities for this.
For example, combine the electric locomotive with matching Swiss freight cars from Era VI. The locomotive looks particularly impressive pulling a long train of cars on an electrified main line.
The Re 420 also looks outstanding on model railroads featuring modern freight yards, industrial sidings, and Swiss-style scenery. Complement your layout with matching overhead wires, signals, and freight facilities to recreate the atmosphere of Swiss rail freight transport.
The distinctive SBB Cargo livery and the unique roof design make the locomotive a particularly eye-catching model.
The combination of a modified roof cable routing—implemented for the first time—retrofitted air conditioning, and the distinctive SBB Cargo livery makes the Roco Re 420 307-1 an exceptional variant.
Collectors of Swiss electric locomotives, enthusiasts of the Re 4/4 II or Re 420 series, and model railroaders with a focus on modern Swiss freight transport will find this model to be a particularly accurate representation of the real-life locomotive.
The powerful drive system with four powered axles and a flywheel, as well as the option for digital retrofitting, underscore the versatile character of this classic Swiss electric locomotive.
The package includes a Roco Re 420 307-1 electric locomotive from SBB Cargo in H0 scale, Era VI, as an analog two-wire DC version with a PluX22 digital interface.
Add an exceptional variant of the popular Swiss Re 420 to your H0 model railroad layout with the Roco 7500239. Discover the unique roof design with modified cable routing and add a distinctive freight locomotive to your SBB Cargo fleet. Get this highly detailed model and build authentic Swiss freight trains from Era VI!
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