Trix M25963 Rail Cargo Group Rh2159 269-0 Bi-Mode Loco VI (DCC-Sound) HO Gauge

Rail Cargo Group Rh2159 269-0 Bi-Mode Loco VI (DCC-Sound) 1:87 scale model produced by Trix. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection. Features: DCC Sound Model Best suited to Epoch VI Model Railways This model mainly operates in Austria This model is decorated in Rail Cargo Group company markings Completely new tooling with highly detailed metal construction. Many separately applied details. The long-distance headlights, cab lighting, and control desk lighting can be controlled digitally. Coupling area lighting can be controlled digitally. Newly designed pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally. Powered fan wheels on the roof. Highly detailed roof design. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. Digital decoder with extensive operating and sound functions. DCC, mfx- and RailCom-enabled. With buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track. Details The Stadler EuroDual is a contemporary dual mode locomotive capable of running both from electric overhead wires and under its own onboard diesel power, giving it exceptional flexibility on partially electrified networks. Originally developed under the Vossloh Euro Dual name, the platform was later taken over and advanced by Stadler Rail Valencia, becoming a key product in modern European locomotive design. Designed as a fully capable mainline locomotive in both modes rather than a “last mile” add on, the EuroDual shares much of its mechanical and electrical architecture with the Stadler Eurolight family but adds dual mode capability for varied service profiles. It is built with a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and robust traction equipment suitable for heavy freight and passenger tasks. In electric mode, the EuroDual can deliver multiple megawatts of power under standard European systems, including 15 kV AC and 25 kV AC, and is optionally compatible with DC networks as well. Its onboard diesel engine, typically a high power unit, enables independent operation on non electrified lines, overcoming the need for locomotive changes and boosting operational efficiency. The locomotive is capable of maximum speeds up to around 160 km/h, making it suitable for both freight haulage and passenger services on mixed traffic routes. Its modular design allows customisation for different gauges, power systems and operator requirements, with some versions even featuring tri mode capability when equipped with additional battery packs. The EuroDual is now in service with a range of operators across Europe and beyond, and in Germany it has been designated the DB Class 159 by some freight users. Its flexibility and modern technology make it a compelling choice for contemporary rail operations on networks that combine electrified and non electrified segments.