Class 477.0 Steam Locomotive “Papagei” (Parrot)
Prototype: Class 477.0 heavy steam tank locomotive nicknamed “Papagei” (Parrot). Version as a Czech State Railroad (ČD) museum locomotive, road number 477.043, as it looked in operation up to 2021.
Most Important Facts
| Article No. | 38477 |
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| Gauge / Design type | H0 / 1:87 |
| Era | VI |
| Kind | Steam Locomotives |
Highlights
- Completely new tooling.
- Especially intricate metal construction.
- Many separately applied details.
- Factory-installed smoke generator with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust.
- The cab lighting and running gear lighting can be controlled digitally.
- World of Operation mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions included.
- The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.
- A buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.
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Product description
Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive light and sound functions. It also has a controlled high-performance motor with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. One axle driven. Three further axles are powered by coupling rods. Traction tires are fitted. Locomotive made mostly of metal. The factory-installed smoke generator with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust can be controlled digitally. Triple headlights on the front and dual headlights on the loco end change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The upper headlight can be controlled separately. The upper headlight has an integrated and functional illuminated loco number plate. Cab lighting, running gear lighting, and firebox flickering can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm-white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is fitted. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. Brake lines, heating lines, imitation screw couplers, and closed rail clearance devices are included separately for installation on the locomotive. The minimum radius for operation is R1=360 mm / 14-3/16". Length over the buffers approx. 19.9 cm / 7-7/8".
A DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25477.
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Publications
- New items brochure 2026
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Digital Functions
Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**Headlight(s) Smoke generator Steam locomotive op. sounds Locomotive whistle Direct control Sound of squealing brakes off Engineer’s cab lighting Flickering Light in Fire Box Whistle for switching maneuver Switching maneuver Running gear lights Operating sounds Letting off Steam Light Function Air Pump Water Pump Grate Shaken Injectors Sanding Generator Sounds Light Function Coal being shoveled and firebox flickering Replenishing water Replenishing coal Replenishing sand Coupler sounds Rail Joints Station Announcements Train announcement Train announcement * New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2
** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55
Warning
ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years
