73214 Electric locomotive class 186 of the Lineas. Epoch VI.

Electric locomotive class 186 of the Lineas. Epoch VI.

With many separately applied plug-in parts that are partially etched. Engine with flywheel, drive on all four axles, one axle features traction tyres to increase traction power, LED headlight that changes automatically with the direction of travel, PluX22 interface, coupler pocket according to NEM 362 standards and close coupling mechanism.

■ Locomotive elaborately painted in the design of “Lineas”

■ Mainly used in the cross-border trafic and hauled goods trains

The Belgian company “Lineas” was founded in 2017 as the 100th subsidiary of the Belgian State Railways (SNCB). In the past, SNCB operated its logistics division under various brand names such as “B Cargo”, “SNCB Logistics” or “B Logistics”. Today, “Lineas” operates various locomotive series. The multi-system locomotives of the 186 series with their eye-catching design are also used in the neighboring foreign countries.