Class 217 Diesel Locomotive
Prototype: German Federal Railroad class 217 diesel locomotive. Crimson basic paint scheme. Road number 217 018-1. The locomotive looks as it did starting in 1974.
Most Important Facts
| Article No. | 39274 |
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| Gauge / Design type | H0 / 1:87 |
| Era | IV |
| Kind | Diesel Locomotives |
Highlights
- Digitally controlled engine room lighting.
- Locomotive frame and body constructed of metal.
- Cab lighting digitally controlled.
- Close couplers with guide mechanisms.
- mfx+ digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
- Buffer height conforms to the NEM.
- Buffer capacitor included to bridge over short areas without current.
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Product description
Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted. All four axles powered. Traction tires. 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 Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is the Double "A" Light function. The cab lighting changes over with the direction of travel. The engine room lighting and the cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has a buffer capacitor. There are separately applied metal grab irons on the sides and ends of the locomotive. The buffer height conforms to the NEM. The locomotive has close couplers with guide mechanisms. Brake hoses and prototype couplers are included for installation on the locomotive. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16".
This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22470.
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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) Engineer’s cab lighting Diesel locomotive op. sounds Horn Direct control Sound of squealing brakes off Engine room lighting Headlights locomotive end 2 off Switching range + switching light Whistle for switching maneuver Headlights locomotive end 1 off Blower motors Compressor Letting off Air Horn Sanding Opening cab door Operating sounds Warning announcement Replenishing diesel fuel Coupler sounds Rail Joints * 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
