Collectors Edition CD Rh751 372-4 Diesel Locomotive V

Collectors Edition CD Rh751 372-4 Diesel Locomotive V

Details:

The Roco 751 372-4 represents a Czech State Railways CD diesel locomotive in TT scale, finished in the distinctive and highly attractive "lightning design". This Era V model is the first TT-scale release in the exclusive ROCO COLLECTOR'S EDITION and is strictly limited to just 555 examples. It features a multi-coloured cab rear wall and enclosed snowploughs for an authentic display appearance. The DC analogue locomotive is equipped with a five-pole motor, flywheel, four driven axles, two traction tyres and a Next18 interface.

Features:

• Limited edition of only 555 models
• Striking CD "lightning design" livery
• Multi-coloured cab rear wall
• Four driven axles with flywheel
• Next18 interface and directional LED lighting

Historical Background

The CD Class 751 is part of the famous family of Czech diesel locomotives derived from the T 478.1, widely known by the nickname "Bardotka" because of their distinctive rounded cab profile. The T 478.1 was developed in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s as a versatile diesel-electric locomotive for passenger and freight services, replacing steam traction on non-electrified routes.

The original Class T 478.1 was fitted with a steam generator for train heating, while the closely related T 478.2 was intended primarily for freight work without this equipment. Following the introduction of the CSD numbering system, the locomotives became Classes 751 and 752. After the division of Czechoslovakia, many passed to the Czech State Railways and subsequently CD. A number of Class 752 locomotives were later converted or renumbered, with 751.372-4 forming part of the later 751.3 group.

The distinctive "lightning design" represented by this Roco model makes 751 372-4 particularly appealing to collectors of Czech railway history. The model is also the first TT-scale locomotive in Roco's Collector's Edition, with each example individually numbered and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.