Prototype: Railsytems RP, Inc. class 248 dual power locomotive (Vectron Dual Mode). From the Vectron product family from Siemens. Road number 248 002. The locomotive looks as it did in 2021.
Highlights
Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. The locomotive has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The 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 End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, then the double "A" light function is on at both ends. The cab lighting changes with the direction of travel and 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. Brake hoses are included, which can be mounted on the locomotive.
Length over the buffers approximately 23 cm / 9-1/16".
| Control Unit | Mobile Station | Mobile Station 2 | Central Station 1/2 | Central Station 3/2* Mobile Station 2** |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight(s) | * | * | * | * | * |
| Electric locomotive op. sounds | * | * | * | * | * |
| Diesel locomotive op. sounds | * | * | * | * | * |
| Low Pitch Horn | * | * | * | * | * |
| Direct control | * | * | * | * | * |
| Headlight(s): Cab2 End | * | * | * | * | |
| High Pitch Horn | * | * | * | * | |
| Headlight(s): Cab1 End | * | * | * | * | |
| Sound of squealing brakes off | * | * | * | * | |
| Engineer's cab lighting | * | * | * | ||
| Long distance headlights | * | * | * | ||
| Engine room lighting | * | * | * | ||
| Blower motors | * | * | * | ||
| Blower motors | * | * | * | ||
| Horn | * | * | * | ||
| Switching maneuver | * | ||||
| Compressor | * | ||||
| Letting off Air | * | ||||
| Sanding | * | ||||
| Opening cab door | * | ||||
| Windshield wiper sounds | * | ||||
| SIFA warning sound | * | ||||
| Train control warning sound | * | ||||
| Switching range + switching light | * | ||||
| Sound of Couplers Engaging | * | ||||
| Sound of uncoupling | * | ||||
| Replenishing diesel fuel | * | ||||
| Station Announcements | * | ||||
| Sound of railroad crossing gates closing | * | ||||
| Sound of railroad crossing gates opening | * |
