The Electrotrén Basculante 443, better known as "Platanito", was Spain's first contact with high speed. Its Italian conception, designed to increase speeds in curves, made use of the so-called Active Tilting, a pioneering technology that consisted of tilting the car bodies in curves, increasing the speed of the trains as they passed through them, without interfering with the comfort of the passengers. Amazed by the results of the Italian prototype, RENFE management decided at the end of the 1970s to request a prototype adapted to the Spanish network, which was delivered in 1976. The "Platanito" reached 200 km/h during its first year of testing, and visited a large part of our geography, even providing commercial service on several lines of the National Network. For years it held the speed record in Spain, 206.8 km/h. Unfortunately, during these tests it suffered a breakdown from which it was unable to recover. The lack of spare parts and the cost involved, as it was a single unit, precipitated its decommissioning. Since then it remained in the Fuencarral depot with an uncertain destiny, even to the point of signing a scrapping order. Fortunately, it was saved and, since 1994, it has been stored on one of the tracks of the Castejón de Ebro station, under the disinterested care of a group of volunteers who continue to watch over it. Such a popular and at the same time unique vehicle deserved to be reproduced and to roll around the models of the enthusiasts. This is our way of paying tribute to this mythical automobile. And the fact is that, the "Platanito" is, above all and just like us, an Electrotren. Characteristics of the model: - Couplers with electrical connection between cars. - 5-pole motor with flywheels. - Metal chassis for all cars - Detailed interior - White or red lights depending on the direction of travel - Interior light - Exterior and interior lighting control in digital mode - 21-pin MTC connector (NEM660) - Digital versions with sound using ESU LokSound V5 decoder - Fine and robust metal pantographs with different versions according to era - Length between ends: 1230 mm - Minimum radius: 356.5 mm

The Electrotrén Basculante 443, better known as "Platanito", was Spain's first contact with high speed. Its Italian conception, designed to increase speeds in curves, made use of the so-called Active Tilting, a pioneering technology that consisted of tilting the car bodies in curves, increasing the speed of the trains as they passed through them, without interfering with the comfort of the passengers. Amazed by the results of the Italian prototype, RENFE management decided at the end of the 1970s to request a prototype adapted to the Spanish network, which was delivered in 1976. The "Platanito" reached 200 km/h during its first year of testing, and visited a large part of our geography, even providing commercial service on several lines of the National Network. For years it held the speed record in Spain, 206.8 km/h. Unfortunately, during these tests it suffered a breakdown from which it was unable to recover. The lack of spare parts and the cost involved, as it was a single unit, precipitated its decommissioning. Since then it remained in the Fuencarral depot with an uncertain destiny, even to the point of signing a scrapping order. Fortunately, it was saved and, since 1994, it has been stored on one of the tracks of the Castejón de Ebro station, under the disinterested care of a group of volunteers who continue to watch over it. Such a popular and at the same time unique vehicle deserved to be reproduced and to roll around the models of the enthusiasts. This is our way of paying tribute to this mythical automobile. And the fact is that, the "Platanito" is, above all and just like us, an Electrotren. Characteristics of the model: - Couplers with electrical connection between cars. - 5-pole motor with flywheels. - Metal chassis for all cars - Detailed interior - White or red lights depending on the direction of travel - Interior light - Exterior and interior lighting control in digital mode - 21-pin MTC connector (NEM660) - Digital versions with sound using ESU LokSound V5 decoder - Fine and robust metal pantographs with different versions according to era - Length between ends: 1230 mm - Minimum radius: 356.5 mm

The Electrotrén Basculante 443, better known as "Platanito", was Spain's first contact with high speed. Its Italian conception, designed to increase speeds in curves, made use of the so-called Active Tilting, a pioneering technology that consisted of tilting the car bodies in curves, increasing the speed of the trains as they passed through them, without interfering with the comfort of the passengers. Amazed by the results of the Italian prototype, RENFE management decided at the end of the 1970s to request a prototype adapted to the Spanish network, which was delivered in 1976. The "Platanito" reached 200 km/h during its first year of testing, and visited a large part of our geography, even providing commercial service on several lines of the National Network. For years it held the speed record in Spain, 206.8 km/h. Unfortunately, during these tests it suffered a breakdown from which it was unable to recover. The lack of spare parts and the cost involved, as it was a single unit, precipitated its decommissioning. Since then it remained in the Fuencarral depot with an uncertain destiny, even to the point of signing a scrapping order. Fortunately, it was saved and, since 1994, it has been stored on one of the tracks of the Castejón de Ebro station, under the disinterested care of a group of volunteers who continue to watch over it. Such a popular and at the same time unique vehicle deserved to be reproduced and to roll around the models of the enthusiasts. This is our way of paying tribute to this mythical automobile. And the fact is that, the "Platanito" is, above all and just like us, an Electrotren. Characteristics of the model: - Couplers with electrical connection between cars. - 5-pole motor with flywheels. - Metal chassis for all cars - Detailed interior - White or red lights depending on the direction of travel - Interior light - Exterior and interior lighting control in digital mode - 21-pin MTC connector (NEM660) - Digital versions with sound using ESU LokSound V5 decoder - Fine and robust metal pantographs with different versions according to era - Length between ends: 1230 mm - Minimum radius: 356.5 mm

The Electrotrén Basculante 443, better known as "Platanito", was Spain's first contact with high speed. Its Italian conception, designed to increase speeds in curves, made use of the so-called Active Tilting, a pioneering technology that consisted of tilting the car bodies in curves, increasing the speed of the trains as they passed through them, without interfering with the comfort of the passengers. Amazed by the results of the Italian prototype, RENFE management decided at the end of the 1970s to request a prototype adapted to the Spanish network, which was delivered in 1976. The "Platanito" reached 200 km/h during its first year of testing, and visited a large part of our geography, even providing commercial service on several lines of the National Network. For years it held the speed record in Spain, 206.8 km/h. Unfortunately, during these tests it suffered a breakdown from which it was unable to recover. The lack of spare parts and the cost involved, as it was a single unit, precipitated its decommissioning. Since then it remained in the Fuencarral depot with an uncertain destiny, even to the point of signing a scrapping order. Fortunately, it was saved and, since 1994, it has been stored on one of the tracks of the Castejón de Ebro station, under the disinterested care of a group of volunteers who continue to watch over it. Such a popular and at the same time unique vehicle deserved to be reproduced and to roll around the models of the enthusiasts. This is our way of paying tribute to this mythical automobile. And the fact is that, the "Platanito" is, above all and just like us, an Electrotren. Characteristics of the model: - Couplers with electrical connection between cars. - 5-pole motor with flywheels. - Metal chassis for all cars - Detailed interior - White or red lights depending on the direction of travel - Interior light - Exterior and interior lighting control in digital mode - 21-pin MTC connector (NEM660) - Digital versions with sound using ESU LokSound V5 decoder - Fine and robust metal pantographs with different versions according to era - Length between ends: 1230 mm - Minimum radius: 356.5 mm

The RENFE 7900/279 series The 279 (ex 7900) locomotives were the first electric locomotives of the large family of Japanese locomotives ordered by RENFE. This series of 16 units, acquired between 1967 and 1968, was designed for use on lines with different voltages, hence its dual voltage equipment, suitable for running at 1500 and 3000V indistinctly. In addition, it was multipurpose, being suitable for transporting both freight and passengers. The results were so good that the company subsequently ordered multiple orders for similar locomotives, giving rise to the complete 289 and 269 series. Characteristics of our new Electrotren model - Directional and independent lights, including headlights and cab lights. - Connector for 21-pin MTC decoder (NEM 660) - Improved sound project via ESU LokSound V5 decoder - Improved reproduction of details and features of the real model - NEM 362 coupling box - Metal frame - Five-pole motor with two flywheels - Model length: 198 mm - Minimum radius: 356.5 mm

The RENFE 7900/279 series The 279 (ex 7900) locomotives were the first electric locomotives of the large family of Japanese locomotives ordered by RENFE. This series of 16 units, acquired between 1967 and 1968, was designed for use on lines with different voltages, hence its dual voltage equipment, suitable for running at 1500 and 3000V indistinctly. In addition, it was multipurpose, being suitable for transporting both freight and passengers. The results were so good that the company subsequently ordered multiple orders for similar locomotives, giving rise to the complete 289 and 269 series. Characteristics of our new Electrotren model - Directional and independent lights, including headlights and cab lights. - Connector for 21-pin MTC decoder (NEM 660) - Improved sound project via ESU LokSound V5 decoder - Improved reproduction of details and features of the real model - NEM 362 coupling box - Metal frame - Five-pole motor with two flywheels - Model length: 198 mm - Minimum radius: 356.5 mm