Beacon Rail BR189 909-5 Electric Locomotive VI (~AC-Sound)

Beacon Rail BR189 909-5 Electric Locomotive VI (~AC-Sound)

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:

• AC Sound Model
• Best suited to Epoch VI Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Germany
• Decorated in BeaconRail company markings
• Best suited to 358mm radius curves
• Prototype-accurate contact strip on the pantograph for Italy
• Use in cross-border traffic
• Elaborate roof design
• Finely detailed model with many separately applied parts
• Headlights with cool white LEDs
• New, true-to-life sound
• Switchable headlights/taillights in digital operation.

Details

The Siemens Vectron is a family of modern electric and diesel locomotives introduced in 2010 as a successor to the widely used Eurosprinter and Eurorunner designs. Built by Siemens Mobility, the Vectron platform was developed as a modular locomotive capable of being configured for different countries, electrification systems, and signalling requirements, making it suitable for international freight and passenger operations across Europe.

Vectron locomotives are designed for high-speed and heavy-haul work, with variants capable of operating at speeds up to 200 km/h in passenger service. Their flexible design allows operators to use the same basic locomotive type on cross-border routes, reducing the need for locomotive changes and improving operational efficiency. The class has been widely adopted by national railways and private freight operators, becoming a common sight on major European corridors.