Electric locomotive 1216 006-7, "66 Years of ROCO", ÖBB. Sound. ROCO 7510103

"Taurus" 1216 006 electric locomotive "66 years of ROCO" - ÖBB.

Commemorative model for ROCO's 66th anniversary. This special edition features a unique design showcasing details of the motor, gears, and other components represented on the bodyshell. The real locomotive operates across Central European countries, such as Austria, Germany, and Italy, in both passenger and freight services.

Key features of the 1216 006

• Limited edition; a true collector's item.
• Special commemorative packaging.
• High-quality printing with different designs on each side.
• Highly detailed roof and pantographs.
• Includes coupling adapter for use with Railjet models equipped with electric couplings.

Technical specifications

• Model for digital systems (DCC) with sound.
• Minimum turning radius of 358mm.
• High-performance motor with flywheel.
• 3 front and 2 rear LED lights (directional).

Historical review of the 1216 006 locomotive

The 1216 006 locomotive belongs to the Siemens ES64U4 series, commercially known as Taurus III. It is one of the most advanced machines of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), designed for high-speed international passenger and freight transport. Its main feature is being a multi-system locomotive. This allows it to operate under four different electrical systems, crossing borders between Austria, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia without the need to change traction. This versatility has made it the backbone of the Brenner corridor, seamlessly connecting Central Europe with Northern Italy.

The 1216 series is world-famous for holding the speed record for conventional locomotives, reaching 357 km/h in 2006. Although unit 006 performs its regular commercial services at a maximum speed of 230 km/h, it shares the same technological DNA that achieved that historic feat of railway engineering.