Class 249 Dual Power Locomotive

Prototype

DB Cargo AG class 249 dual power locomotive (Vectron Dual Mode Light). From the Vectron Product Family of Siemens. Road number 249 002. The locomotive looks as did leaving the builder in May 2022.

Highlights

• Locomotive body and frame constructed of die-cast zinc.
• Numerous light functions that can be controlled digitally.
• Digital decoder with extensive operation and sound functions.

Model

The locomotive is new tooling. It has a built-in digital decoder and sound generator for operation with mfx and DCC. The motor has a flywheel. 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, the double “A” light function is on at both ends. Long-distance headlights can be controlled separately. The cab lighting can be controlled digitally. The light functions for special switching indications and running against traffic can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Brake hoses for installation on the locomotive are included. Length over the buffers 127.7 mm / 5″.