Electric locomotive 1216 016 of the Austrian Federal Railways.

Model factory equipped with DCC sound decoder.

The model is equipped with a four-pole electrical coupling on one side. A DIP switch can be used to switch the current consumption between the locomotive and the ROCO Railjet vehicle with driving cab (only in the version with electric coupling) for push-pull operation.

■ Cross-border service in Railjet transport
■ Ideal complement to the Railjet of the new generation
■ With detailed roof design
■ Switchable high beam and switchable headlight/tail light in digital mode
■ Prototypical switchable upper headlight for traffic in Italy
■ Licensed ÖBB model

The class 1216 electric locomotives (Taurus 3) are multi-system, three-phase current general-purpose locomotives based on the technology used in the Siemens EuroSprinter type family. The exterior and the high-speed bogies were taken over from the first two Taurus generations, but with some changes in the details.Between 2006 and 2008, 50 locomotives were delivered to the ÖBB. They have been designed for operation on lines with a network voltage of 15kV/16.7 Hz, 25 kV/50 Hz and 3 kV/DC. The maximum power output totals 6,400 kW and the top speed is 230 km/h. They are deployed in national and international passenger and freight transport.The locomotives therefore have to be equipped with the respective country packages for the individual countries they pass through. These packages include the special equipment required for train radio, display, language editions, train control systems, lettering and additional equipment. Version A of these locomotives (1216.0) has been equipped with an additional country package for Italy and Slovenia to supplement their use in Austria and Germany.

Please note that the Railjet locomotives with item numbers 7510182 and 7520182 are not intended for use with older Railjet coach models.
The new Railjet coach models with item numbers 6210178 / 6210179 and 6220178 / 6220179 have been redesigned in accordance with the latest NEM specifications. This applies in particular to the polarity (+/–) of the electrical couplers.
When operating the new locomotives or coaches alongside older Railjet models with different wiring configurations, a short circuit may therefore occur, which will be detected and reported by the digital control unit.
Important: You should therefore only use the new Railjet models in the vehicle combination for which they are intended.