DBAG 1616 Electric Locomotive VI

DBAG 1616 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 Netherlands
• Decorated in DBAG company markings
• Best suited to 358mm radius curves
• Version without air conditioning
• Named Oldenzaal
• Pantograph with innovative mounting
• With many separately applied plug-in parts, some executed using etching techniques
• Switchable headlights/taillights with DIP switch.

Details

The NS Class 1600 was a powerful class of electric locomotives introduced by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) in the early 1980s as part of a programme to modernise the Dutch main-line fleet. Built between 1981 and 1983, the locomotives were derived from the successful French SNCF BB 7200 design and were engineered for operation on the Netherlands’ 1.5 kV DC electrified network. With a power output of around 4,600 kW, the Class 1600 was among the most capable locomotives in NS service at the time, suitable for both passenger and freight duties.

The introduction of the class allowed older locomotive types to be withdrawn, improving reliability and operational efficiency across the network. Over time, several locomotives were transferred to freight operators, while others were adapted for passenger work and renumbered as Class 1800, demonstrating the flexibility of the original design. A distinctive feature of the fleet was the application of names and crests of Dutch towns and cities, giving each locomotive an individual identity popular with enthusiasts.