Hobbytrain - H2728 - Locomotive, Electric, Siemens ES64 U Taurus - SŽ (Slovenian Railways) - 541 001-8

Model Information: Neodymium motor with flywheel powers all 4 axles. One axle with 2 traction tires. LED light change from white to red with direction. NEM coupler pocket. Locomotive can be switched between rail and catenary power.

Prototype History: Based on the Siemens Eurosprinter concept, the ES 64 U was developed as a universal electric locomotive with a top speed of 230 km/h (140 mph). The ÖBB assigned the protected name Taurus to Class 1016 (and later to the Classes 1116 and 1216); since then all ES 64 U+ series are widely known as 'Taurus' locos.
The locomotives of this type are multi-system electric locomotives of the latest generation, which can be used for heavy freight traffic and the fast travel across borders. They currently operate in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech republic, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.

They have been produced in three different variants:

U64U - ÖBB BR 1016 - only operating on 15 kV 16 2/3 Hz AC supply in Austria.
Built: 1999–2006 - more than 300 produced for ÖBB (combined with BR 1116)

U64U2 - ÖBB BR 1116 - can also operate on 25 kV 50 Hz AC.
- also referred to as (Germany) Deutsche Bahn AG Class 182, (Hungary) MÁV Class 470, GySEV Class 1047
Built: 1999–2006 - more than 300 produced for ÖBB (combined with BR 1016)

U64U4 - ÖBB BR 1216 - can operate under 4 different 3-phase supplies.
- also referred to as (Slovenia) Slovenske železnice (SŽ) Class 541, (Poland) PKP Intercity (PKP IC) Class EU44 "Husarz", (Italy) FS E 190.
Built: 2005–2011 - initial order of 50 by ÖBB

On 2 September 2006 the locomotive 1216 025-7 (prior to delivery to ÖBB) set a new world record for conventional electric locomotives, when, during the trials near Nürnberg, it reached a top speed of 357 km/h (222 mph).
The locomotive was not modified for the record. Since then, this type has become the fastest locomotive in the world.

From Wikipedia
Read more (in German) about ES64U2 and ES64U4

Road Name History: Slovenske železnice-Potniski promet (Slovenian Railways - Passenger transport), operator of passenger services in domestic and international rail passenger traffic Ltd (short company name: SZ - Potniski promet, d.o.o.) was established on 1 September 2011 in line with the Act on Slovenian Railway Company (Official Gazette of RS, nr. 106/10, 43/11). SZ-Potniski promet is a subsidiary of Slovenske Zeleznice, d.o.o., and operates under the rules of the contractual concern it belongs to, in accordance with the business system of Slovenian rail companies.

SZ-Potniski promet operates rail passenger services in domestic, cross-border (regional), and international public transport. With over 500 trains running service daily, weekday ridership reaches roughly 15 million passengers every year. Domestic journeys consist mainly of commuters, who travel daily to work or school, while the majority of international trains carry passengers from Croatia, Austria, and Germany, as well as passengers travelling with InterRail or Eurail services.

Brand/Importer Information: Hobbytrain was an Austrian firm, that was acquired by Wolfgang Lemke GmbH in 2002. It produces HO and N scale models.