OBB Railjet Rh1116 Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

OBB Railjet Rh1116 Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco Rh 1116 “Railjet” represents an ÖBB Taurus electric locomotive in TT scale and Era VI. This finely detailed DCC sound model features numerous separately fitted components and a multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall. 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, with additional switchable lighting functions. A Next18 digital decoder provides sound and digital control, while Z21 driver's cab functionality is also supported.

Features:

• Detailed ÖBB Rh 1116 in Railjet design
• Next18 DCC sound decoder
• Four driven axles with flywheel and two traction tyres
• Numerous separately fitted detail components
• Directional LED lighting with switchable additional functions

Historical Background

The ÖBB Rh 1116 forms part of the Taurus family of modern Austrian electric locomotives. Following the introduction of the first Taurus locomotives, Class 1016, in summer 1999, ÖBB acquired the Rh 1116 as a dual-system version for operation under both 15 kV/16.7 Hz and 25 kV/50 Hz AC electrification. A total of 282 Rh 1116 locomotives had entered service by 2006. With a power output of 6,400 kW and approval for speeds of up to 230 km/h, the class became a key part of ÖBB's modern locomotive fleet.

Railjet services were introduced in December 2008 as a major part of European long-distance rail travel, linking important Austrian cities with international destinations. Locomotives 1116.201 to 1116.251 were adapted by Siemens in Munich specifically for Railjet operation. The Rh 1116 also remains suitable for a wide range of other passenger and freight services, making it one of the most versatile electric locomotive classes on the Austrian network.