Prototype: DB Regio (DB AG) class 798 (VT 98) rail bus motor car and class 998 (VS 98) control car as the "Ulmer Spatz" / "Ulm Sparrow". The unit looks as it did around 2008. Dual-motor design, built starting in 1955. Used for commuter service (branch lines).
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Model: The cars have a frame constructed of die-cast metal. The motor has a flywheel in the powered rail car. Both axles powered. The car has a digital decoder for DCC and conventional operation. The unit has a sound generator with extensive sound functions. Maintenance-free LEDs are used for the headlights, marker lights, and interior lighting. They work in conventional operation and they can be controlled digitally. The unit has rearview mirrors for single-man operation. The cars have special operating couplers. The motor car can be used alone. Reproduction non-working prototype couplers for installation on the ends of the car are included. Total length over the buffers 175 mm / 6-7/8"
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| Horn |
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| Diesel locomotive op. sounds |
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| Interior lights |
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| Direct control |
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| Sound of squealing brakes off |
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| Rear Headlights off |
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| Conductor's Whistle |
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| Front Headlights off |
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| Station Announcements |
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| Letting off Air |
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| Bell |
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| Doors Closing |
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| Toilet being flushed |
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| Light Function |
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| Special sound function |
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| Replenishing fuel |
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| Procedure function |
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| Light Function1 |
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| Light Function 2 |
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| Operating Sounds 1 |
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| Station Announcements |
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| Horn |
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| Horn |
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| Train radio |
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| Sanding |
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| Rail Joints |
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| Sound of Couplers Engaging |
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| Dialog |
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| Special sound function |
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