{"product_id":"roco-bls-re-4-4-172-electric-locomotive-vi-dcc-sound-rc7510159-ho-gauge","title":"Roco 7510159 BLS Re4\/4 172 Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound) HO Gauge","description":"BLS Re 4\/4 172 Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)\n1:87 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nDCC Sound Model\nBest suited to Epoch VI Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Switzerland\nThis model is decorated in BLS company markings\nLast operating condition\nVersion with short buffer beam and resistance grid for later eras\nElaborately designed roof with pantograph\nWith the \"Eggerberg\" coat of arms\nElaborate, multi-colored reproduction of the engine room\nFine wheelsets with low wheel flanges\nSwiss light change headlight\nFlywheel Fitted\nDetails\nAfter the Ae 4\/4 locomotives of the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railway, introduced in 1944, proved their reliability over two decades, the early 1960s highlighted the need to replace older mainline locomotives. While the SBB chose to procure Re 4\/4 II locomotives with classic direct control and single-phase AC motors, the BLS opted for more advanced technology featuring silicon rectifiers and shaft current motors. Initially classified as Ae 4\/4 II and later reclassified as Re 4\/4 following technical upgrades, these locomotives were built by SLM and BBC. They were employed for both passenger and freight services across the BLS, GBS, SEZ, and BN networks, as well as on connecting SBB lines, making them a versatile and historically significant class for Swiss rail operations.","brand":"Roco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988396011857,"sku":"RC7510159","price":404.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/rc7510159_1.jpg?v=1772219298","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/roco-bls-re-4-4-172-electric-locomotive-vi-dcc-sound-rc7510159-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}