Fleischmann is a model making brand that offers the Electric locomotive BB 1216 012, in scale N: 1/160th under reference 781804, which has the following characteristics:
- "2 rail" DC model, analogue.
- Electrical interface to NEM 651 standard.
- Coupling box to NEM 355 with short coupling kinematics.
- Numerous details have been added including 4 pantographs.
The little touch of history:
The "Nightjet" locomotive is used by the Austrian railway company ÖBB. It was the 2nd "Taurus" locomotive in existence. One of the most striking features, is the red stripe on both ends located at the front, necessary for its Italian registration.
The ÖBB railway company launched a Europe-wide night train service under the name "NightJet" in 2016.
Introduction to the manufacturer Fleischmann:
The model railway brand originating in Germany, Fleischmann was founded in 1887 by Jean Fleischmann. But it was in 1949 that the company created its first model train, which was designed in O scale: 1/45th. The company was subsequently acquired in 2008 by Modelleisenbahn GmbH.
In 2017, Fleischmann decided to specialise in the design of model railway products in N: 1/160th scale. From now on, the production of material in HO: 1/87th scale is reserved for the Roco brand, which currently belongs to the same group.
Like the Roco brand, the brand is characterised by their attention to 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.).
