{"product_id":"piko-21811-expert-obb-rh1110-0-electric-locomotive-iv-ac-sound-ho-gauge","title":"Piko 21811 Expert OBB Rh1110.0 Electric Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound) HO Gauge","description":"Expert OBB Rh1110.0 Electric Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound)\n1:87 scale model produced by Piko. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nFeatures:\nAC Sound Model\nBest suited to Epoch IV Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Austria\nThis model is decorated in OBB company markings\nThis model is best suited to 358mm radius curves\nDetails\nIn the booming years after World War II, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) focused on modernising its network, prioritising the electrification of key railway lines. This enabled faster travel and more efficient operations, paving the way for advanced electric locomotives.\nFollowing the success of the six-axle ÖBB Class 1010 in the mid-1950s, a derivative design was developed to meet the demanding conditions of Austria’s mountainous routes. This new series offered increased power output while operating at a slightly lower maximum speed, making it ideal for steep gradients and long climbs. The locomotives were deployed on the Tauern, Brenner, and Arlberg lines, where reliability, traction, and smooth performance were essential.\nThese locomotives were incorporated into the ÖBB fleet as Class 1110. Known for their distinctive streamlined design and robust engineering, the 1110s became a mainstay of Austria’s post-war electric traction, hauling passenger and freight trains through some of the country’s most challenging terrain.","brand":"Piko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168822976849,"sku":"PK21811","price":319.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/pk21811_1.jpg?v=1772225352","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/piko-21811-expert-obb-rh1110-0-electric-locomotive-iv-ac-sound-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}