Electric Locomotive.

Gauge: H0    Era: II   
 
Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG) class E 91.9.
 
Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion and a locomotive whistle sound effects module. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The engine room has interior details. Separately applied grab irons and roof walk boards. The locomotive as originally delivered has cab windows with hoods to protect from the glare of the sun, large headlight lanterns, a gray DRG paint scheme, and older design pantographs. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 19.9 cm / 7-13/16".
 
Highlights:

• Metal construction.
• mfx decoder included.
• Locomotive whistle module included.
• Older design pantographs.
• Many separately applied details.

 
Articulated Heavyweight for Steep Grades. The German State Railroad Company placed a total of 12 class E 91.9 three-unit locomotives in service in 1927. The two double motors on these units transferred their power to the two 3-axle power trucks with side rods by means of Winterthur drive rods. These locomotives could run at a maximum speed of 55 km/h / 34 mph, which was sufficient for the heavy freight service on curving steep grades. These three-unit heavyweights could use their hefty startup power to great effect on such routes. Six of these units were on the motive power roster of the German Federal Railroad, and one unit has been preserved as a museum locomotive.
 
 
Released in: Product programme 2006 - New items brochure 2006 - Product programme 2007/2008