Class 249 Dual Power Locomotive Model train

Prototype: DB Cargo, Inc. class 249 (Vectron Dual Mode light) dual power locomotive. From the Vectron Product Family of Siemens. Road number 249 006. The locomotive looks as it did in 2024.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 4 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. When the headlights are off at both ends of the locomotive, the double "A" light function is on at both ends. The cab lighting changes with the direction of travel and can be controlled digitally. Control desk lighting can be controlled digitally. Engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Long-distance headlights can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is included. The pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally. There are Telex couplers at both ends that can be controlled separately in digital operation. Coupler maneuvers are available. Brake hoses and switching couplers are included for installation on the locomotive. Length over the buffers approximately 23.6 cm / 9-1/4".

Highlights

• Pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally.
• Telex couplers front and rear can be controlled separately in digital operation.
• Buffer capacitor included to bridge over short areas without current.
• Coupler maneuvers.
• Digitally controlled control desk lighting.
• Digitally controlled cab lighting.
• Digitally controlled engine room lighting.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.
• Frame and body constructed mostly of metal.
• Numerous separately applied details.
• mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions included.

* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

*There is a manufacturer's warranty on the part of the guarantor Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Stuttgarter Str. 55-57, 73033 Göppingen with a duration of 2 years. The corresponding warranty conditions can be found here.