Class 17 Electric Locomotive

Prototype

SNCB class 17 electric locomotive. Light gray basic paint scheme. Road number 1703. The locomotive looks as it did starting in 2025.

Highlights

• Attractive SNCB design.
• Frame and body constructed of metal.
• Separately applied grab irons on the ends.
• mfx digital decoder with extensive operation and sound functions.

Model

The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. All four axles powered using cardan shafts. Traction tires. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is the double “A” light function. Warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. There are four mechanically working pantographs with different contact strips. Length over the buffers approximately 21.7 cm / 8-1/2″.

Passenger cars to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 43566.