NEW Trix 25044 H0 E-Lok Ae 4/4 251, BLS, Ep. VI, DC-MFX-Sound

Trix 25044 H0 – BLS Historic Ae 4/4 251 Electric Locomotive, Era VI

Are you passionate about Swiss railway history and looking to add an extraordinary electric locomotive to your H0 model railroad layout? With the Trix 25044 Ae 4/4 251 from BLS Historic, you’ll find an impressive new design that brings an important chapter in Swiss railway engineering to life. This historic electric locomotive from the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway was one of the pioneering designs of its time and continues to captivate enthusiasts today with its distinctive appearance.

The model depicts the Ae 4/4 with road number 251 in its distinctive nut-brown color scheme and in its current state of preservation as an operational museum locomotive of BLS Historic. In this way, this special locomotive bridges the fascinating history of electric rail operations on the Lötschberg with the present day and offers model railroad enthusiasts an exceptional addition to their collection.

The BLS Ae 4/4 – A Milestone in Swiss Railway History

Developed for the Demanding BLS Routes

The Ae 4/4 series electric locomotives of the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway hold a special place in Swiss railway history. Their development was closely tied to the demanding operating conditions on the BLS routes. The four-axle locomotives impressed with their powerful design and proved their worth over many decades of railway service.

The Ae 4/4 became a key representative of Swiss electric locomotive technology. Its history is closely tied to rail traffic along the Lötschberg route, which remains of special significance to railway enthusiasts to this day. Anyone interested in classic Swiss electric locomotives will find in this series a fascinating example of the development of high-performance electric locomotives.

The Ae 4/4 251 as a Operational Museum Locomotive

Railroad enthusiasts will be particularly pleased to know that the Ae 4/4 251 has been preserved to this day. The locomotive is part of the BLS Historic fleet and, as an operational museum vehicle, represents the rich history of BLS.

Trix captures precisely this special condition in its model. Unlike a depiction from its original period of service, the Trix 25044 shows the locomotive in its current appearance. This creates an interesting connection between historic railroad technology and modern museum railroad operations of Era VI.

Distinctive nut-brown color scheme and exceptional attention to detail

A particular eye-catcher of the Trix Ae 4/4 251 is its classic nut-brown color scheme. It underscores the unmistakable appearance of this Swiss electric locomotive and lends the model an authentic historical character. Together with the striking shape of the locomotive body, this creates an impressive replica of the preserved BLS prototype.

During the development of this completely new design, great emphasis was placed on reproducing the characteristic features. In particular, the roof section, the side superstructures, and the design of the cab areas define the locomotive’s overall appearance. The bogies also contribute significantly to the distinctive appearance of this series.

The meticulous reproduction of the prototype makes the Trix 25044 an attractive eye-catcher both on a model railroad layout and in a collection of historic Swiss electric locomotives.

Swiss Railroad Atmosphere for the H0 Model Railroad Layout

A classic Swiss electric locomotive derives its special charm from the interplay of its historic design and its characteristic operational appearance. The Trix Ae 4/4 251 allows you to recreate this special atmosphere on your own model railroad layout.

The locomotive is particularly well-suited for model railroaders who are interested in Swiss railway history or who wish to expand their layout’s fleet with an exceptional BLS locomotive. Because it is modeled after a preserved museum locomotive, the model fits particularly well into a contemporary Swiss railroad setting.

Collectors who value historically significant locomotive designs will also enjoy this model. The Ae 4/4 251 not only represents the rich history of the Lötschberg line but also the preservation of important Swiss railway vehicles.

A Special New Design for Discerning Model Railroad Enthusiasts

With the Trix 25044, the well-known Ae 4/4 251 receives an elaborate model that impressively captures the character of the preserved museum locomotive. The combination of historical accuracy, characteristic design, and modern model railroad technology makes this electric locomotive a fascinating highlight.

Particularly appealing is the opportunity to showcase a locomotive whose history spans many decades and which, as a fully operational museum vehicle, continues to serve as a reminder of the golden age of Swiss electric locomotives.

For BLS enthusiasts, fans of Swiss railways, and collectors of exceptional electric locomotives, this model therefore offers an attractive opportunity to add a significant piece of Lötschberg history to their own collection.

Trix 25044 Ae 4/4 251 – Swiss Locomotive History for Your Collection

The Trix Ae 4/4 251 combines the elegant appearance of a traditional Swiss electric locomotive with the unique character of a preserved museum locomotive. Its historical significance, nut-brown color scheme, and meticulous model craftsmanship make it a charming addition to any thematically appropriate H0 layout.

Bring a fascinating piece of Swiss railway history home with the Trix 25044! Discover this extraordinary BLS electric locomotive now in our model train shop and enrich your fleet with a true Lötschberg legend.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Trix
• Item Number: 25044
• Model: Ae 4/4 251 Electric Locomotive
• Road number: 251
• Gauge: H0 (1:87)
• Railroad company: BLS Historic
• Era: VI
• Prototype: Ae 4/4 of the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway (BLS)
• Current operational status: a fully operational museum locomotive
• Characteristic nut-brown paint scheme
• Completely redesigned
• Highly detailed design, largely made of metal
• Numerous separately attached components
• Prototype-accurate roof structures and bogies
• Detailed brake resistor covers
• Replica roof walkways and ventilation devices
• Additional air intake box on the right side of the locomotive
• Ladder box on the cab with a roof step above it
• Separately attached heater socket
• Finely detailed bogies with BLS lettering on the axle bearings
• Power system: 2-wire direct current (DC)
• Digital decoder with DCC, mfx, and RailCom support
• Extensive digital sound functions
• Controlled high-performance drive with centrally mounted flywheel
• All four axles driven via cardan shafts
• Traction tires to improve traction
• Newly designed scissor-type pantograph, digitally adjustable up and down
• Direction-dependent Swiss three-light front signal
• White tail light based on the Swiss model
• Switchable red tail light for solo operation
• Headlights on both sides of the locomotive can be digitally turned off separately
• Warning and wrong-way signals can be digitally activated
• High beams can be digitally switched on and off
• Cab lighting can be switched on and off separately via digital control
• Engine room lighting can be digitally switched on and off separately
• Maintenance-free warm white and red LED lighting
• Integrated buffer storage to bridge short sections of track without power
• NEM-compliant coupling shaft with close-coupling kinematics
• Buffer height according to NEM
• Brake lines, screw couplers, and enclosed rail clearers included as separately attachable parts
• Length over buffers: 179 mm
• Version for the Märklin AC system available under item number 38044

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