El. lokomotíva tr. 372 Bastard ČSD, Zvuk

Electric locomotive class 372 of the Czechoslovakian State Railways.

Completely new construction including 16-BIT SOUND for a perfect sound experience.

■ Finely detailed model with many separately applied plug-in parts
■ Completely newly-developed current collectors with innovative attachment
■ Elaborate roof area design as well as the ventilator slats allowing an unobstructed view
■ Delicate design of the bogies as well as the spoked wheels
■ With rail guards and air tanks in closed form for realistic presentation in display cabinets
■ Comprehensive lighting functions in the digital versions ex-works: Driver’s cab and control panel lighting as well as engine room lighting
■ Newly-developed “Dynamic Sound” package with two loudspeakers for improved depth of sound

In the 1980s, the DR purchased electric dual-mode locomotives to improve operating procedures in the steadily growing cross-border traffic on the railway lines between Berlin–Dresden–Prag.
However, the locomotive builder in the GDR, LEW Hennigsdorf, was working at full capacity at the time. Hence, the Czech locomotive factory Skoda, which already had gathered various experiences with such machines, received the order. The CSD series ES 499.1 and 499.2 served as a basis for the construction and design. However, new ground was broken with the German 15 kV/16⅔ Hz power system. The double order contained 15 locomotives series 372 for the CSD and 20 locomotives series 230 for the DR.
The universal locomotives were used to haul passenger and goods trains. With an hourly power output of 3.260 kW, the locos reached a maximum speed of 120 km/h. In Germany, the series is affectionately called "Dumpling Press" whereas its Czech counterpart is called "Bastard".

Specifications:
General data
Coupling   NEM shaft 362 with close coupling mechanism
Minimum radius   358 mm
Number of axles with traction tyres   1
Number of driven axles   4
Flywheel   yes
Electrical
Interface   Electrical interface for traction units PluX22
Head light   3 headlight, dependent on the direction of travel/2 tail lights, dependent on the direction of travel
Interior lighting   Yes
Interior lighting   LED
Interior lighting   Digital switchable
       
Interior lighting   Driver's cab lighting
Interior lighting   Engine room lighting
Digital decoder   PluX22
Decoder type   MS450P22
Sound   yes
Sound quality   16 bit
LED head light   yes
Additional light function   yes
Buffer capacitor   yes
Measurements
Length over buffer   193 mm