Performance of a Roco SBB Be 4/6

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PeFu		#1 Posted : 19 March 2018 18:30:15(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 30/08/2002(UTC) Posts: 1,210		I have a SBB Be 4/6, it’s a Roco 43926. It’s a beautiful engine, as you can see on the pic! However, I purchased it as 2nd hand back in 2003, installed a decoder and performance from the motor was terrible. It was also derailing on several of my M track turnouts. I finally removed the decoder for another loco, and didn’t use the Be 4/6 anymore... I would now love to have a Be 4/6 running! I have found the following alternative for replacing the motor: https://www.sb-modellbau...co-SBB-Be-4_6_neu_28034n However, I have noted that newer three-rail Be 4/6:s from Roco have 4 axles powered, mine has only 2. As the SB-Modellbau kit cost 113 EUR + the cost for a modern decoder: Would it be better to leave the Roco 43926 for the ”museum”, and buy e.g. a newer Roco engine instead? Would anyone of my dear forum friends have any experience from a good running Roco Be 4/6?
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jvuye		#2 Posted : 19 March 2018 22:45:46(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,881 Location: South Western France		Hi! I have both the new one and the older one. The new one is simply perfect, and not too expensive since it is now considered as an entry level model by ROCO. Pulls 8 coaches on a 2.7% grade, with R2 radii. No sweat. The old one was upgraded to an ESU Lokpilot years ago (V3.0) and has been performing ok since. But no match in terms of traction. Because it often happened in reality on the Gotthard line, I actually use it double headed with my ROCO's early brown Ce 6/8 Crocodile #14253,( I use them under DCC) After adjusting the decoders to have more or less the same speed on all 28 speed steps, I installed a shared pick up shoe and have them semi permanently coupled . With 8 old SBB Roco SBB coaches, I now really have a nice running ERA II SBB consist. Hope this helps Jacques
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PeFu		#3 Posted : 20 March 2018 07:20:51(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 30/08/2002(UTC) Posts: 1,210		Originally Posted by: jvuye Hi! I have both the new one and the older one. The new one is simply perfect, and not too expensive since it is now considered as an entry level model by ROCO. Would you know the Roco article N.o. for this new engine? Is it powered on 4 axles?
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jvuye		#4 Posted : 20 March 2018 11:47:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,881 Location: South Western France		Originally Posted by: PeFu Originally Posted by: jvuye Hi! I have both the new one and the older one. The new one is simply perfect, and not too expensive since it is now considered as an entry level model by ROCO. Would you know the Roco article N.o. for this new engine? Is it powered on 4 axles? 79431 All axles powered Cheers jacques
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5HorizonsRR		#5 Posted : 20 March 2018 14:58:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,865 Location: CA, USA		Hi- I have the newer versions in both green and brown. Like Jacques says, they both run PERFECTLY. Some of my favorite purchases in the past few years....
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