The ÖBB Class 1116 is one of the most recognisable electric locomotives in contemporary European railways, and the 195-9 in Nightjet decoration adds a very distinctive visual character: the dark blue livery of the long-distance overnight service sets it apart immediately in any consist. Fleischmann reproduces it in N scale under reference 7560039, in analogue DC with a NEM 651 interface for those looking to move to digital.
A nocturnal Taurus in N scale
The model reproduces the 1116 195-9 in Era VI, decorated for the ÖBB Nightjet service. The LED lighting is fully functional and direction-dependent: three white lights at the front and two red lights at the rear, switchable independently. The mechanism includes a 3-pole motor with flywheel and drive distributed across all 4 axles, with 2 traction tyres. Length over buffers is 121 mm and the minimum passing radius is 192 mm, making it easy to integrate into N scale layouts without requiring large radii.
Confirmed technical data
Manufactured by Modelleisenbahn GmbH in Bergheim (Austria), reference 7560039 runs on analogue DC (2-rail) with NEM 355 coupler and KK kinematics. The 6-pin NEM 651 interface allows a decoder to be fitted later without structural modifications. Compatible with the Z21 platform for digitalisation.
On the layout and in a consist
On an Era VI layout, the 1116 195-9 Nightjet works perfectly as a leading locomotive in night coach or long-distance consists. The dark livery contrasts with lighter hauled stock and gives the train a clear visual identity from the first wagon. In a display cabinet, the Nightjet decoration makes it instantly recognisable within a contemporary ÖBB fleet, setting it apart from other Class 1116 units in standard finishes.