The Model
The Highlights:
- New tooling.
- Well-balanced running characteristics thanks to metal construction.
- Numerous options for digital operation.
- Built-in smoke unit contact, works in analog operation.
- Very good pulling power.
- Very good running characteristics.
- Boiler, wheels, valve gear, frame, tender floor, and tender water tank constructed of metal.
The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. Dual headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The smoke unit contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The 72270 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The flickering of the fire can be controlled digitally. In addition, the cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16“. Protective piston rod sleeves, brake hoses, and prototype couplers are included. Length over the buffers approximately 21.3 cm / 8-3/8”.
