Electric locomotive BB 7290, SNCF ROCO 7510043

Electric locomotive BB 7290, SNCF.

Features engraved running numbers on the side walls and digits adhered to the front in line with the prototype. Locomotive for the transport of Talgo trains in France with red parts on the buffers. Exceptionally finely-detailed model with many separately applied plug-in parts, in part made of metal. Perforated steps. Delicately crafted current collector design. Switchable high beam, parking and warning light as well as individually switchable headlight or tail light in digital mode.

From 1976, the National French Railways procured a total of 237 BB 7200 multi-purpose locomotives for use on the French direct-current network. The design of these locomotives, with their so-called “nez cassé” (broken nose), was created by the Frenchman Paul Arzens. Several of these locomotives featured special buffers for hauling "Talgo III RD" trains, which were capable of changing tracks. The buffer bodies on these engines were painted red.