Product Features and Details
The Roco 62427 is a beautifully detailed HO Scale DC electric locomotive representing the SBB Cargo Class Re 620 (Re 6/6) in Era V service. Built to tackle Switzerland's demanding Alpine routes, the Re 620 was designed to haul the heaviest freight trains over the steep grades of the Gotthard and Lötschberg lines. With its powerful six-axle design, exceptional tractive effort, and legendary reliability, the Re 620 became one of the most successful electric freight locomotives in Swiss railway history and remains an icon of SBB Cargo operations.
Roco has faithfully recreated this impressive locomotive with outstanding attention to detail, featuring finely engraved body panels, separately applied handrails, accurately reproduced roof equipment, and a highly detailed underframe. The precision five-pole motor with flywheel provides exceptionally smooth, quiet operation, while power to multiple driving axles ensures outstanding pulling performance for long freight consists. Authentic SBB Cargo lettering, crisp paintwork, and prototypical detailing complete this premium model. Whether hauling heavy freight through a Swiss Alpine landscape or displayed as part of a European locomotive collection, the Roco 62427 exemplifies the exceptional quality, realism, and engineering that have made Roco a favorite among model railroad enthusiasts worldwide.
Model & Prototype Information
Prototype: The Class E 50 is an electric heavy freight locomotive built for German Federal Railways between 1957 and 1973. It belongs to the Einheits-Elektrolokomotiven (standardised electric locomotives) program and was built as heavy freight hauler to be used on the increasingly electrified main lines of the DB, where they were set to replace the steam traction. In 1968 the series was redesignated as class 150 (E50). Originally the Class 150 was also suitable for passenger service, however it did not have any steam or electric heating capability for the passenger coaches. In 1957 the first locomotive, 150 001, was delivered by AEG and Krupp. Altogether 194 locomotives were ordered and delivered. To date, the Class 150's starting tractive
effort of 450 kN (100,000 lbf) remains unparalleled on German rails, in fact it was very close to the breaking force of the chain couplings used at the time of its production. Some engines were therefore fitted with automatic coupling (type unicupler AK69e) to haul heavy ore-trains. By 2004 all class 150 locomotives except 150 091 and 150 186 were scrapped.
