Roco 73609 Electric Locomotive 1042 563-5
A total of 257 universal electric locomotive class 1042 were built from 1963 onwards. From 1966 onwards, the machines had strong engines installed to achieve a maximum speed of 150 km/h. The locomotives were given the series designation 1042.5 and hauled all types of trains, but mostly fast passenger trains and goods trains as well as cross-border trains to Germany. Over time, the appearance of the locomotives changed. From the mid-1980s onwards, the OBB had the frame, running gear and roof painted in umbra grey as part of major repairs.
Highlights:
- Variant with curved corner windows
- Model in blood orange livery
- In digital mode with individually switchable headlights and tail light
Epoch:Â IV - VÂ Gauge: H0Â Elect. system: DC
| General Data | Â |
| Number of driven axles: | 4 |
| Axles with traction tires: | 1 |
| Interior fitting: | N/A |
| Minimum radius: | 358Â mm |
| Coupling: |
NEM shaft 362 without close coupling mechanism at the tender |
| Electrical | Â |
| Interface: |
Electrical interface for traction units PluX22 |
| Headlight: |
3-headlight depending on driving direction / 3 taillights, depending on driving direction |
| Sound: | Yes |
| Flywheel: | Yes |
| Additional light function: | Yes |
| LED Interior lighting: |
No |
| Digital decoder: |
PluX22, MX645P22 |
| LED headlight: | Yes |
| Motor: | 5-pole motor |
| Buffer capacitor: | Yes |
| Measurements: | Â |
| Length over buffer: | 186Â mm |
| Â | Â |
Warning: For Adults Only