Märklin 039092 H0 Electric locomotive series 1189 -"KROKODIL"

Electric locomotive series 1189
Already in the 1920s, the Austrian Federal Railways (BBÖ) decided to electrify the most important routes as quickly as possible. Specially designed for the ramps in the mountains, the seven mountain-express train locomotives in series 1100 (in the case of ÖBB: Series 1089) were delivered to the BBÖ in 1923/24. The 20,350 mm long machines consisted of two short-coupled traction units, on which a short machine bridge with transformer, slide switch gear and two driver's cabs were stored in a hinged bearing. Due to their long, low and narrow front end hoods on the powerracks, the name “crocodile” quickly became the name, with these machines looking the “most crocodified” of all “crocodiles”. As they proved to be the best in 1926/27, nine replicas were delivered as in 1100.101-109 (ÖBB: 1189.01-09), which achieved a higher speed due to a changed transmission ratio and were equipped with stronger engines.

Model: Electric locomotive series 1189 "Austrian Crocodile" (ÖBB). Design in fir-green basic color scheme. Operating number 1189.08. Operating condition in the middle/end of the 1970s.

With digital decoder mfx+ and extensive sound and lighting functions. Regulated high-power drive with flywheel mass installed centrally. 2 driving wheels each in the two driving bogies powered by cardan. Traction tyres. Curve-going articulated chassis. Three-light spike signal changes depending upon the direction of travel and a red tail light conventional in operation, can be switched digitally. Lighting can be switched to a white tail light. Spike signal at loco-side 2 and 1 each can switched separately digitally. If the spike signal is off at both the loco-sides, then double-sided function of the shunting light (1x white on each locomotive side). Driver's cab and engine room lighting can be switched digitally in each case. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white and red light emitting diodes (LED). High detailed metal design with many separately set details, like cooling tubes for transformer oil. Driver's cab and engine room reproduction. Detailed roof equipment. Minimum radius for operation 360 mm. Brake hoses and screw coupling imitations are included.
Length over buffer 23.4 mm.

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