Roco offers a Series 152 electric locomotive from the DB/AG analog from Epoch VI, in H0 1/87th scale, under reference 73166.
Characteristic of the scale model:
Locomotive fitted with a coupling box to NEM 362, with short coupling kinematics. It also has 4 driven axles including 1 axle with grip tyres, as well as a balancing mass for improved grip on bends.
The model, in its Red, features finely crafted ddetails andfree handrails.
Thethree front and two rear lights (LED)reverse depending on the direction of travel and they can be partially or completely switched off by DIP switch.
This 152 Series features, for the first time, aPluX22 electrical interface for traction units
.It is possible todigitise this model using the decoder from manufacturer Lenz part number 10322.
A Touch of History:
Developed for Heavy Freight service, to gradually replace the 150 series, 170 152 series locomotives were delivered to DB/AG by Krauss-Maffei. Designed as a heavy freight locomotive, it has a continuous power rating of 6400 kW and a top speed of 140 Km/h.
Presentation manufacturer Roco,
Austrian-born model railway brand Roco was founded in 1960 by Heinz Rössler. The manufacturer specialises in designing products derived from model railways.
Roco produces all types of railway equipment (wagons, carriages, locomotives) from different eras (I, II, III, IV, V or even VI). Generally speaking, the manufacturer designs products in various scales such as: HO: 1/87th; N: 1/160th and TT: 1/120th.
The brand is characterised by their eye for detail, and the robustness of their products, which are designed from metallic materials. Their products are as close to the real thing as possible, and for some (the Digitales Sound models) offer very well-reproduced sound effects.
The brand also offers railway accessories (spare parts, tyres, couplers, etc.) and digital modules (analogue controller, digital control unit, digital remote control, etc.).