Class 249 Dual Power Locomotive

Prototype: DB Cargo, Inc. class 249 dual power locomotive (Vectron Dual Mode light). From the Vectron product family from Siemens. Road number 249 002. The locomotive looks as it did in May of 2022.

Highlights

• Completely new tooling.
• Buffer height adheres to the NEM.
• Frame and body constructed mostly of metal.
• Numerous separately applied details.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
• mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions included.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. The locomotive has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, then the double "A" light function is on at both ends. The cab lighting changes with the direction of travel and can be controlled digitally. The engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Long-distance headlights can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Brake hoses and switching coupler for mounting on the locomotive included separately.
Length over the buffers approximately 23.6 cm / 9-1/4".

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 25290.

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Digtial functions