MAV-Start BR182 573-6 Electric Locomotive VI

MAV-Start BR182 573-6 Electric Locomotive VI

1:87 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• Analogue DC Model
• Best suited to Epoch VI Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Hungary
• Decorated in MAV company markings
• Best suited to 358mm radius curves
• Design in the current livery
• Operation between Hungary and Austria in high-quality passenger services
• Equipped with 3 pantographs for cross-border operation
• Switchable headlights/taillights with DIP switch
• Z21 cab available

Details

The EuroSprinter is a family of electric locomotives developed by Siemens Mobility as a modular locomotive concept for use across Europe. Internally known by Siemens as ES 64, the name “EuroSprinter” combines “Euro” with “Sprinter” to reflect a high-power, high-performance design, with 64 indicating approximately 6,400 kW of power at the rail. Different variants are built for universal, freight or prototype roles, and can support multiple electrification systems used in European rail networks.

Introduced in the 1990s, the EuroSprinter design was developed to modernise mainline electric traction and replace older locomotive types. The prototype ES 64 P first appeared in 1992, followed by series locomotives such as the ES 64 F (freight), ES 64 F4 (multi-system freight), and ES 64 U (universal) capable of speeds up to 230 km/h on passenger services. Many railways across Europe operate versions of the family, including DB (Germany), ÖBB (Austria), PKP (Poland) and others, with adaptations for national requirements and liveries.

The EuroSprinter family’s modular design, high performance and multi-system capability made it popular for both intercity passenger and heavy freight services throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It also served as the basis for derivative locomotives and influenced later Siemens designs such as the Vectron platform.