OBB Railjet Rh1116 Electric Locomotive VI

OBB Railjet Rh1116 Electric Locomotive VI

Details:

The Roco Rh 1116 “Railjet” represents an Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) electric locomotive in TT scale and Era VI. This finely detailed DC analogue model features numerous separately fitted components and the distinctive Railjet livery. It is equipped with a five-pole motor, four driven axles, flywheel and two traction tyres. Directional LED lighting provides three white headlights and two red tail lights, while a Next18 interface allows digital conversion.

Features:

• Detailed ÖBB Rh 1116 in Railjet design
• Four driven axles with flywheel and two traction tyres
• Five-pole motor for reliable running performance
• Directional three-light and two-light LED lighting
• Next18 interface for digital conversion

Historical Background

The ÖBB Rh 1116 forms part of the Taurus family of modern Austrian electric locomotives. Following the introduction of the first Taurus Class 1016 locomotives in summer 1999, ÖBB also acquired a dual-system version as the Rh 1116. These locomotives were designed for operation on both 15 kV/16.7 Hz and 25 kV/50 Hz AC networks, making them particularly suitable for international services.

A total of 282 Rh 1116 locomotives had entered service by 2006. With 6,400 kW of power and an authorised maximum speed of 230 km/h, the class became an important part of ÖBB's high-speed and long-distance fleet.

The Railjet service was introduced in December 2008 as a major component of European long-distance rail travel. Locomotives 1116.201 to 1116.251 were adapted by Siemens in Munich for Railjet operation, allowing them to haul the new premium services connecting major Austrian cities with international destinations. The Rh 1116 is also used with many other types of passenger and freight trains.