Features of the Roco 73176 model railcar:
- Diesel railcar with 2 powered axles, 1 traction tyre and 1 steering wheel.
- 3 front lights and 2 reversible LED rear lights.
- Direct current, analogue model.
- NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics.
- Delivered in red and beige.
- Italian railways railcar.
- Minutely detailed interior and driver's cab.
- Electrical interface for PluX22 locomotive.
- Locomotive with a length of 646mm.
- Minimum curve radius of 419mm.
A little history:
Italian Railways (FS) manufactured 9 ALn 442 series diesel multiple units by Breda, intended for high-quality passenger transport on diesel /448 lines. Until 1972, they were used mainly to replace TEE trains pulled by locomotives. On board, a special built-in kitchen was present to prepare food and drink for seat service, due to the lack of catering space.
After their use as TEEs, the trains were converted to ALn 448/460s, with the removal of the kitchen and the addition of seats. They were then used as express trains, mainly in southern Italy. The ALn were very popular thanks to their high level of comfort and speed (up to 140 km/h), offering fast journeys.
