This really nice N gauge loco by Roco is 23242 an Austrian 1044 electric loco in ÖBB red livery. It has running number 1044.009-7

The ÖBB Class 1044 is a class of universal electric locomotives operated by ÖBB. The class is capable of hauling either heavy passenger traffic or goods trains on both lowland and mountainous routes.

At the time of its entry into service, the Class 1044 was the most powerful class of four-axle locomotives in the world. Until the introduction of the Class 1016 locomotives, it was the showpiece class of the ÖBB. All members of the class, except its two prototypes, have now been converted into Class 1144 locomotives.

The first two prototypes were made in 1976. Despite being the most modern locomotive of the ÖBB, it wasn't the most reliable. In 1978 wheel cracks occurred, leading to modifications in the wheel design. In the winters from 1979 to 1981, a severe design flaw was noticed, where the air intakes would suck snow particles into the locomotive, damaging its internals. From locomotive 1044.74 onwards, a new intake design was introduced across all new locomotives with the older locomotives being rebuilt using such design. However this performance was mocked by many drivers and railfans, which lead to the locomotive being nicknamed up to this day as a "Alpine vacuum cleaner".

By 1987, 126 of such locomotives were delivered. This was the 1044.0 subseries. Starting from 1989, a second subseries was introduced, the 1044.2 subseries which featured modified bogies, improved sound insulation and different gear ratios. A total of 91 units were made.

Between 2002 and 2005, the 1044.2 subseries became the 1144.2 subseries, being retrofitted for usage on push–pull trains. The 1044.0 subseries was also converted to the 1144 series between 2009 and 2013. 

The locomotives can be seen on most Austrian mainlines and southern parts of the German railway network. Some locomotives, however, are hired to RCC Germany, a private railway operator, and use them up to Bremerhaven. Before the introduction of the Taurus, these locomotives were used for hauling express trains to Munich.

The loco is in good condition as you can see in the pictures, it is tested and runs with working lights. A complete external visual inspection has shown the overall condition is very good. The box is in good if slightly shelf worn condition. 

Overall this is a really nice scale locomotive and would look fantastic on a layout.

Do please have a look at our other listings, we typically have various HO and OO locos on offer as well as an extensive range of imported N gauge locos and other items. 

Note: we do recommend all locos are cleaned & serviced, as they have some age to them even if the quality looks at the highest level (fairly standard advice for all locos!).