Expert OBB Rh1044 Electric Locomotive IV

Detail

The ÖBB Class 1044 is a class of universal electric locomotives operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The class is capable of hauling either heavy passenger traffic or goods trains on both lowland and mountainous routes.

At the time of its entry into service, the Class 1044 was the most powerful class of four-axle locomotives in the world and, until the introduction of the Class 1016 (Taurus) locomotives, it was the showpiece class of the ÖBB.

The model is powered by a five-pole PIKO motor with two flywheels on its shaft ensures even propulsion. The retrofitting of a digital decoder or a vehicle sound can be easily accomplished thanks to the PluX22 interface and the appropriate installation space. Also notable is of course the LED technology, which changes with the direction of travel in the colors red and white.

A PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 with the appropriate vehicle sound and mfx functionality is installed ex works.

Specifications