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Hobbytrain - 2942 - Locomotive, Diesel, Vossloh G1700BB - MRCE - 500 1592

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N Scale - Hobbytrain - 2942 - Locomotive, Diesel, Vossloh G1700BB - MRCE - 500 1592
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Stock Number2942
Secondary Stock NumberH2942
Original Retail Price99.00€
BrandHobbytrain
ManufacturerHobbytrain
Body StyleHobbytrain Diesel Engine G1700BB
Prototype VehicleLocomotive, Diesel, Vossloh G1700BB (Details)
Road or Company NameMRCE (Details)
Reporting MarksMRCE
Road or Reporting Number500 1592
Paint Color(s)Black
Print Color(s)White
Coupler TypeRapido Hook
Wheel TypeChemically Blackened Metal
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
DCC ReadinessReady
Release Date2011-01-01
Item CategoryLocomotives
Model TypeDiesel
Model SubtypeVossloh
Model VarietyG1700 BB
Prototype RegionEurope
Prototype EraEU Epoch VI (2001 - Present)
Years Produced2002 -
Scale1/160



Prototype History:
The Vossloh G1700 BB is a four axle B′B′ medium power diesel-hydraulic locomotive manufactured by Vossloh Locomotives GmbH. in Kiel.

The locomotive type is operated by private rail operators in Germany and Austria. In addition, a large order from the Swiss Federal Railway resulted in a variation of the locomotive, designated Am843, now also operated by other rail companies in Switzerland; this variant represents the majority of the locomotives of this type produced. Locomotives equipped with a Caterpillar engine are sometimes referred to by the sub classification G1700-2.

From Wikipedia
Road Name History:
MRCE is an acronym for Mitsui Rail Capital Europe. With a fleet of more than 300 locomotives, MRCE is Europe’s market leader in full service locomotive leasing. The Company has two main offices: MRCE B.V. in Amsterdam responsible for leasing, sales, procurement, financing and MRCE GmbH in Munich responsible for maintenance, technical service, logistics (including ECM and Railway Authority Certification).

MRCE is 100 % subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui) one of the largest sogo sosha (general trading and investment companies) in Japan. Mitsui has been investing in development of various railway infrastructure projects across the world and has years of experience in the rolling stock leasing in Europe, USA, Russia and Latin America.

All-inclusive package on Europe’s rail network Being an expert in the industry, MRCE has adapted its equipment to meet the customers’ needs. MRCE’s locomotives not only fulfill the strict requirements for rail traffic in terms of safety and interoperability in Europe, but are also very efficient and sustainable. The Global Player Mitsui & Co., Ltd. stands for stability and longstanding successful operations in the leasing business.
Brand/Importer Information:
Hobbytrain was an Austrian firm, that was acquired by Wolfgang Lemke GmbH in 2002. It produces HO and N scale models.
Item created by: gdm on 2017-04-30 07:41:01

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