HO Scale

Prototype: Set consisting of the class 498.1 heavy steam express locomotive with a tender and four different UIC-Y design passenger cars. Version as museum locomotive 498.104 of the eleznice Slovenskej Republiky (SR). Passenger cars in the museum version of the Czechian Railways (CD). Two type Ba 256 cars, 2nd class, one type ABa 350 car, 1st/2nd class, and one type Aa 150 car, 1st class. The train looks as it did around 2018.

Highlights

  • Attractive museum train.
  • Especially intricate metal construction.
  • Many separately applied details.
  • Factory-installed smoke unit with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust.
  • Cab lighting that can be controlled digitally.
  • World of Operation mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions included.
  • Buffer height on the locomotive, tender, and cars adheres to the NEM.


Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive light and sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel mounted in the boiler. Four axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. There is a factory-installed smoke unit with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust, and it can be controlled digitally. Triple headlights on the locomotive and dual lights on the tender change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The upper headlight can be controlled separately. Lighted locomotive number boards are built in on the upper headlight and will work. The cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. There is an adjustable close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and the tender. There is also a close coupler with a guide mechanism and an NEM pocket on the rear of the tender. The buffer beam on the locomotive and tender adheres to the NEM. Brake hoses, imitation prototype couplers, and an air tank for installation on the tender are included. The minimum radius for operation is R2 = 437.5 mm / 14-1/4. Various detail parts are included for the passenger cars. Total length over the buffers approximately 142.2 cm / 56.

Digital Functions

ControlUnitMobileStationMobileStation 2CentralStation 1/2CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Smoke generator * * * * *
Steam locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Locomotive whistle * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off * * * *
Engineers cab lighting * * * *
Flickering Light in Fire Box * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver * * * *
Switching maneuver * * *
Letting off Steam * * *
Coal being shoveled and firebox flickering * * *
Light Function * * *
Grate Shaken * * *
Air Pump * * *
Water Pump * * *
Injectors *
Sanding *
Replenishing water *
Replenishing coal *
Replenishing sand *
Sound of Couplers Engaging *
Sound of uncoupling *
Generator Sounds *
Safety Valve *
Station Announcements *
Station Announcements *
Station Announcements *

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

** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

release
2025 Summer New Item
scale
HO
era
Era VI (2006-present)
Availability
May
our product code
26498
UPC/EAN
4001883264981
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