Electrotren HE2020 - RENFE, electric multiple unit of the 444 series, multiple unit 444-004 in red and yellow livery, epoch IV

Electrotren HE2020 - RENFE, electric multiple unit of the 444 series, multiple unit 444-004 in red and yellow livery, epoch IV

 

Prototype information

The success of the new concept and the demand for the expansion of these services to other corridors led Renfe to commission a new series of electric multiple units.
The fourteen 444 series trains improved the comfort of the 432 series with new air suspension and soundproofing, as well as greater reliability and new interiors.
The external appearance of the new trains was the same as the red base colour of the 432 trains, with the silver lines replaced by yellow stripes, which gave the 444 trains a unique and striking look among Renfe's other trains.
The configuration of the 444 trains consisted of a power car with driver's cab, a parcels car and 72 seats in second class, an intermediate car with 88 seats in second class and a trailer with driver's cab, cafeteria and 52 seats in first class.
Mechanically, the 444s had the same bogies and traction motors as the 440s, with a total power of 1,160 kW distributed between the four motors of the power car.
The power supply of these trains was only designed for a voltage of 3 kV, in contrast to the 432 dual-voltage trains with 1,500 - 3,000 V. This was a clear adaptation to the abolition of the 1,500 V routes that Renfe was carrying out.


Features of our new Electrotren model
- Directional and independent lighting, including headlights and driver's cab lighting
- Connection for 21-pin MTC decoder (NEM 660)
- Improved sound development through ESU LokSound V5 decoder
- Reproduction of details and features of the real model
- NEM 362 coupling box
- Metal frame
- Five-pole motor with two flywheels
- Model length: 916 mm
- Minimum radius: 356.5 mm

 

 

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	Electrotren
Item number:	HE2020
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	5063129023522
Product Type:	Multiple unit
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	444
Company number:	444-004
Railway company:	Renfe
country:	IT
epoch:	IV
Metal model:	partly made of metal
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DC Analog
interface:	21 MTC (NEM660)
Digital decoder:	No
engine:	5-pole motor
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Length over buffer:	916mm
Minimum radius:	358mm
coupling:	Shaft NEM 362 with KK kinematics
digital coupling:	No
Interior design:	equipped with interior furnishings
Interior lighting:	digitally switchable
Driver's cab lighting:	digitally switchable
Headlight:	LED headlight
Sound:	No
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE47027570