Item no.: Roco-79041
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- Description
| Brand | |
| Roco | |
| gauge | |
| HO gauge | 16,5mm |
| power supply | |
| AC | |
| product type | |
| steam loco | |
| technical & model details | |
| running number | 44 139 |
| friction tires | yes |
| couplers | NEM 362 coupler pocket, short coupling mechanism, Roco couplings |
| Length (mm) | 260 |
| light | 3-light peak signal, changing with direction of travel |
| scale | 1:87 |
| with motor | yes |
| smoke generator | can be retrofitted |
| flywheel | yes |
| Age notice | not suitable under 14 years |
| digital & sound | |
| factory fitted Digital Sound | |
| country | |
| Germany | DRG |
| era (continental) | |
| era II (1920-1950) | |
Prototype: The standard locomotive program of the German State Railroad Company (DRG) also included the development of a powerful freight locomotive. The locomotive with a triple engine, known as the BR 44, was expected to transport freight trains up to 1,200 t in the low mountain range and up to 600 t over steep ramps. In 1926 the first 10 machines with the 1E h3 wheel arrangement were delivered. It was not until 1937 that this locomotive went into series production, after increased demands on train transport, and was procured in large numbers in various designs. Until they were replaced by modern diesel and electric locomotives, the 44 series machines formed the backbone of heavy freight train service throughout Germany.
The photo paint is a special paint that was applied by the locomotive factories to special locomotive specimens in order to achieve a better representation on photos at the time. This consisted of washable (lime) paint and was only applied for the purpose of photo work.
Founded in 1960 as a manufacturer of plastic products (sand buckets, miniature military vehicles), the company is now one of the world's leading providers of model railways as an innovation leader. The first locomotives were produced in 1976. The models were characterized by precision and authenticity right from the start and established the company's reputation for quality early on.
In addition, Roco has always thought further about model railways and stimulated the industry with innovations. Over the decades, the wagons that are not shortened in length, the more prototypical tracks with less high rail profiles or the "snag-free" close couplings should be mentioned. A milestone for the future is the cutting-edge Z21 control system, which for the first time combines the virtual and real game worlds and thus raises the play value of model railways to a completely new level.
Company headquarters are in Bergheim/Salzburg. Roco has a global presence and, via Modelleisenbahn München GmbH, is a company of Modelleisenbahn Holding GmbH, which also includes the German quality manufacturer Fleischmann.
Roco relies on valuable and manual work. This is the only way to create the detailed, highly reliable and functional miniatures. Comprehensive quality management with internal and external quality assurance measures ensures that Roco locomotive and wagon owners receive the best quality and can enjoy their models for a long time. Here, too, Roco is a pioneer. The Roco factory in Arad was the first factory in the model railway industry to be certified according to ISO 9001 by the German DQS GmbH.