Prototype: Alpha Trains Luxembourg S.à r.l class 248 dual power locomotive (Vectron Dual Mode), leased to LEONHARD WEISS, Inc. and Company, Göppingen, Germany. From the Siemens Vectron product family. Road number 248 040. The locomotive looks as it did in 2023.
Highlights
Model: The locomotive 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, then the double A light function is on at both ends. Long-distance headlights can be controlled separately in digital operation. Cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Special switching lights and lights for 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 separately. Length over the buffers 124.8 mm / 4-7/8".
| DCC | SX2 | SX | MFX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight(s) | * | * | ||
| Low Pitch Horn | * | * | ||
| Electric locomotive op. sounds | * | * | ||
| Diesel locomotive op. sounds | * | * | ||
| Direct control | * | * | ||
| Sound of squealing brakes off | * | * | ||
| Headlight(s): Cab2 End | * | * | ||
| Long distance headlights | * | * | ||
| Headlight(s): Cab1 End | * | * | ||
| High Pitch Horn | * | * | ||
| Blower motors | * | * | ||
| Compressor | * | * | ||
| Blower motors | * | * | ||
| Letting off Air | * | * | ||
| Engineer's cab lighting | * | * | ||
| Special sound function | * | * | ||
| Horn | * | * | ||
| Opening cab door | * | * | ||
| Operating sounds | * | * | ||
| Train control warning sound | * | * | ||
| SIFA warning sound | * | * | ||
| Sanding | * | * | ||
| Warning announcement | * | * | ||
| SIFA warning sound | * | * | ||
| Station Announcements | * | * | ||
| Conductor's Whistle | * | * | ||
| Doors Closing | * | * | ||
| Headlight(s) | * | * | ||
| Special sound function | * | * |
