OBB Rh1110 529-3 Electric Locomotive V (DCC-Sound)

OBB Rh1110 529-3 Electric Locomotive V (DCC-Sound)

1:160 scale model produced by Fleischmann. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• DCC Sound Model
• Best suited to Epoch V Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Austria
• Decorated in OBB company markings
• Best suited to 192mm radius curves
• Finely detailed model with many separately attached plug-in parts
• Finely-detailed current collectors with innovative attachment
• Delicately crafted, etched windscreen wiper
• Complete engraving of the attached lamp sockets
• Prototypical bogies

Details

In the booming years after World War II, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) focused on modernising its network, prioritising the electrification of key railway lines. This enabled faster travel and more efficient operations, paving the way for advanced electric locomotives.

Following the success of the six-axle ÖBB Class 1010 in the mid-1950s, a derivative design was developed to meet the demanding conditions of Austria’s mountainous routes. This new series offered increased power output while operating at a slightly lower maximum speed, making it ideal for steep gradients and long climbs. The locomotives were deployed on the Tauern, Brenner, and Arlberg lines, where reliability, traction, and smooth performance were essential.

These locomotives were incorporated into the ÖBB fleet as Class 1110. Known for their distinctive streamlined design and robust engineering, the 1110s became a mainstay of Austria’s post-war electric traction, hauling passenger and freight trains through some of the country’s most challenging terrain.