Description: This very nice 3-rail AC HO gauge locomotive by Roco is 43876 a DB BR E17 electric loco in green livery, it has running number E17 07. The locomotives of the E 17 series (referred to as DB series 117 from 1968 ) were ordered by DRG in 1927. They were to be used for medium-heavy express train services. After the Second World War, 26 locomotives were still in service with the Deutsche Bundesbahn and two with the Deutsche Reichsbahn . The two DR machines were retired in 1968 and then scrapped. At the DB, the locomotives were modernized in 1960/61; the E 17 110 received new fronts with only two driver's cab windows. In 1968, all remaining 26 locomotives were redesignated as class 117 . The depot for the 117 series was the Augsburg depot , where all E 17s were based from 1967 onwards. From there the locomotives were used on the routes to Munich, Nuremberg and Stuttgart. Reversing stations in the Stuttgart district were Heilbronn and Böblingen. The last 117 (117 106) was retired on April 24, 1980. At least two remain in preservation. The loco is in good condition as you can see in the pictures, We are unable to test it as we do not have a three rail AC test rig or track, so we have not tested it but can see no reason why it would not run. It is sold in untested condition, this means that it may not run, and as such it is not being sold in running condition. However a complete external visual inspection has shown no reason why this loco would not run and the overall condition is very good. The box is in good if slightly shelf worn condition. Overall this is a really nice scale locomotive and would look fantastic on a layout. Do please have a look at my other listings, I typically have various HO and OO locos on offer as well as an extensive range of imported N gauge locos and other items. Note: I do recommend all locos are cleaned & serviced, as they have some age to them even if the quality looks at the highest level (fairly standard advice for all locos!).
Price: 101 GBP
Location: Hitchin
End Time: 2024-10-10T16:22:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 31.99 GBP
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Brand: Roco
Power Type: AC
Type: Electric Locomotive
Rail System: Three-Rail System
Corporate Livery: Deutsche Bahn
Replica of: E17
Scale: 1:87
MPN: 43876
Colour: Green
Gauge: HO
