Already in the 1920s, the Austrian Federal Railways (BBOe) decided to electrify the most important routes as quickly as possible. Specially designed for the ramps in the mountains, the seven mountain-express train locomotives in series 1100 (in the case of OeBB: Series 1089) were delivered to the BBOe in 1923/24. The 20,350 mm long machines consisted of two short-coupled traction units, on which a short machine bridge with transformer, slide switch gear and two driver's cabs were stored in a hinged bearing. Due to their long, low and narrow front end hoods on the powerracks, the name âcrocodileâ quickly became the name, with these machines looking the âmost crocodifiedâ of all âcrocodilesâ. As they proved to be the best in 1926/27, nine replicas were delivered as in 1100.101-109 (OeBB: 1189.01-09), which achieved a higher speed due to a changed transmission ratio and were equipped with stronger engines.Model: Electric locomotive series 1189 Austrian crocodile of the Austrian Federal Railways (OeBB). Blood orange color scheme. Operating number 1189.02. Operating condition in the middle/end of the 1970s.Model: With digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. Regulated high-power drive with flywheel mass installed centrally. 2 driving wheels each in the two driving bogies powered by cardan. Traction tyres. Curve-going articulated chassis. Three-light spike signal changes depending upon the direction of travel and a red tail light conventional in operation, can be switched digitally. Lighting can be switched to a white tail light. Spike signal at loco-side 2 and 1 each can switched separately digitally. Double A light function. Driver's cab and engine room lighting can be switched digitally in each case. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white and red light emitting diodes (LED). High detailed metal design with many separately set details. Brake hoses and screw coupling imitations are included as separately pluggable parts. Length over Buffer 23.4 cm.Matching goods wagon sets can be found under article number 24121 and under article number 46231 in the Maerklin H0 assortment with the indication of the required exchange wheel sets. These wagon sets will be issued in 2024 with new operating numbers. This model is available in AC version in the Maerklin H0 range under article number 39090.This text is machine translated.