Electric locomotive 1042.687 of the Austrian Federal Railways.

■ Variant with curved corner windows and buffer steps
■ Silver-coloured sliding handles (vertical) on the front side
■ Uninterrupted decorative line at the bottom
■ Blood-orange livery with ivory-coloured roof
■ “150 Jahre Eisenbahn in Österreich” sticker enclosed as a decal
■ Switchable headlight / tail light with DIP switch

From 1963 onwards, a total of 257 locomotives classed as the general-purpose electric locomotive 1042 were built. From 1966, more powerful engines were installed so that a maximum speed of 150 km/h could be achieved. These locomotives were designated as class 1042.5 engines. The installation of a resistance brake necessitated their characteristic roof superstructure, and, in comparison to previously-supplied locomotives, the position of their single-arm pantographs was reversed. They were used to pull all types of train, but mainly express passenger and freight trains, also across the border into Germany.
Assembly of the 1042.687 was carried out at Simmering-Graz-Pauker in Graz under factory number 72815, while ELIN was in charge of the electrical part. After delivery in January 1977, it was based in Vienna South.


Note: The model is a new item, which is created by overprinting some details such as the road number or frame lettering. The specific details are taken over correctly depending on the prototype. The models are offered at an attractive RRP, as overprints may be visible to a certain extent.