Class 290 Diesel Hydraulic General-Purpose Locomotive

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 290 general-purpose diesel locomotive in the ocean blue / ivory basic paint scheme of Era IV. The locomotive looks as it did starting in 1987.

Highlights

• Motor with a bell-shaped armature.
• LED white headlights / red marker lights.

Product description

Model: This is the first time in an Era IV version with round metal buffers. The frame is constructed of metal/plastic, the body is made of plastic. The locomotive has metal buffers. All axles powered. The locomotive has a motor with a bell-shaped armature and triple headlights and dual marker lights with warm white / red LEDs that change over with the direction of travel. The wheel treads are dark nickel-plated. The cab interior is modelled. Length over the buffers approximately 65 mm / 2-9/16".

A car set to go with this locomotive is offered under item number 87762.

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