Roco 73609 Electric Locomotive 1042 563-5 New-2025 } DB Kuhltransit Ref

} DB Kuhltransit Ref

Driver's cab Minimum radius: 358 mm Coupling: In-house produced coupling

While the other passengers relax marvelously with the view of the mountains and valleys

Both trucks powered with all axles driven

Attentive observers will notice that the original company logo which can still be seen on the other Metrans Hercules has been featured on the grey front end representing the past

Roco 73609 Electric Locomotive 1042 563-5 New-2025 } DB Kuhltransit RefRoco 73609 Electric Locomotive 1042 563 5 A total of 257 universal electric locomotive class 1042 were built from 1963 onwards. From 1966 onwards, the machines had strong engines installed to achieve a maximum speed of 150 km h. The locomotives were given the series designation 1042. 5 and hauled all types of trains, but mostly fast passenger trains and goods trains as well as cross border trains to Germany. Over time, the appearance of the