Roco OBB D704 Express Train Bmpz/Ds Coach Set (3) V RC6200127 HO Gauge

OBB D704 Express Train Bmpz/Ds Coach Set (3) V

With the timetable change in June 1991, the Austrian Federal Railways introduced the “New Austro-Takt 91”. It was the first stage of expansion to an Austria-wide coordinated public transport network. This was the most extensive timetable change since the ÖBB was founded, including a noticeable quantitative increase in the number of trains on many routes.

The D 704/705 was an express train from Vienna Westbahnhof via Amstetten and Selzthal to Bischofshofen, which only ran on certain days (weekends, holidays, etc.) and was introduced with the “NAT 91”. However, not on the usual route via Salzburg – but via the Gesäuse and Ennstal. Although this route is shorter in terms of kilometers, it did not offer a better travel time due to the poorer standard of construction and the higher number of stops. In the "NAT91" the train took 5 hours 8 minutes for the entire route. With the direct IC trains via Salzburg, which run every two hours, you could get to Bischofshofen after just 4 hours 11 minutes. However, the train was not so much a direct connection between Vienna and Bischofshofen, but rather a connection to the tourist destinations in the Ennstal. This train stood out for its variety of rolling stock and traction vehicles. Whatever was available and not lacking for a day was used.

Model

Set of 1:87 Scale coaches decorated in OBB livery. These models feature lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• NEM Couplings
• Highly Detailed Finish
• Version as D 704 from Vienna Westbf ‚Äì Bischofshofen
• Operating condition around 1992/93

Contents

• 3 x Roco Coaches

Specifications OperatorOBBEraEpoch VPrimary Country of OperationAustria
Measurements Length836mm