The digital model of the Roco 742 171-2 ČD Cargo diesel locomotive in H0 scale impresses with precise workmanship, realistic details, and advanced functions for demanding model railway enthusiasts. It offers a sound decoder, DCC control, direction-dependent lighting, separately controllable headlights, and an authentic version of the class 742 locomotive in Era VI.
The model of the class 742 diesel locomotive, also known by its original designation T 466.2, represents an important part of Czech railway history. The locomotive was developed for medium-heavy shunting as well as operation on main lines, and thanks to its reliability it became one of the most numerous classes of Czechoslovak diesel locomotives.
Roco presents a finely detailed version of the 742 171-2 ČD Cargo with ribbed cab side walls, cab roof, a modernized covered radiator housing, and a clear view into the driver’s cab. The model is equipped with a PluX22 digital decoder, sound, a flywheel, and four driven axles for smooth and reliable operation on the layout.
Main features of the model:
- DCC digital control with sound decoder
- Direction-dependent lighting with three front headlights and two tail lights
- Separately switchable headlights and shunting lights
- Detailed ČD Cargo finish in Era VI
- Wheelsets with low flanges for a realistic appearance
- An ideal addition to a model railway layout or a railway model collection
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Roco
- Model type
- Diesel locomotive
- Locomotive class
- 742
- Locomotive number
- 742 171-2
- Operator
- ČD Cargo
- Scale
- H0
- Model length
- 156 mm
- Minimum radius
- 358 mm
- Control
- Digital
- Electrical system
- DCC
- Digital decoder
- PluX22
- Decoder type
- MS450P22
- Electrical interface for powered units
- PluX16
- Sound
- Yes
- Buffer capacitor
- Yes
- Flywheel
- Yes
- Number of driven axles
- 4
- Number of axles with traction tires
- 1
- Coupling
- NEM 362 pocket with close-coupling mechanism
- Lighting
- 3 front headlights and 2 tail lights depending on the direction of travel
- Additional lighting
- Small upper LED headlight, separately switchable headlights, and switchable shunting lights
- Era
- VI
- Version
- Version of the 3rd series with ribbed cab side wall and cab roof
- Wheelsets
- With low flanges
- Recommended age
- 15+
