Roco HO CSD Rh372 Electric Locomotive

CSD Rh372 Electric Locomotive IV

DETAILS

1:87 Scale model of a class Rh372 Electric Locomotive in Era IV Czechoslovakian State Railways livery details.

In the 1980s, the DR purchased electric dual-mode locomotives to improve operating procedures in the steadily growing cross-border traffic on the railway lines between Berlin–Dresden–Prag.

However, the locomotive builder in the GDR, LEW Hennigsdorf, was working at full capacity at the time. Hence, the Czech locomotive factory Skoda, which already had gathered various experiences with such machines, received the order. The CSD series ES 499.1 and 499.2 served as a basis for the construction and design. However, new ground was broken with the German 15 kV/16? Hz power system. The double order contained 15 locomotives series 372 for the CSD and 20 locomotives series 230 for the DR.

The universal locomotives were used to haul passenger and goods trains. With an hourly power output of 3.260 kW, the locos reached a maximum speed of 120 km/h. In Germany, the series is affectionately called “Dumpling Press” whereas its Czech counterpart is called “Bastard”.

FEATURES

PluX22 Digital Ready

Finely detailed model with many separately applied plug-in parts

Completely newly-developed current collectors with innovative attachment

Elaborate roof area design as well as the ventilator slats allowing an unobstructed view

Delicate design of the bogies as well as the spoked wheels

With rail guards and air tanks in closed form for realistic presentation in display cabinets

Two direction dependent tail lights and dual headlights

Finely Printed, Era Specific Details

NEM Couplings