Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) combustion powered rail car (VT), road number 796 702-9, with control car (VS), road number 996 778-7. Dual motor design, built starting in 1955. Used in commuter service (branch lines). The cars look as they did around 1996.
Highlights
The cars have frames constructed of die-cast metal. The motor car has a motor with a flywheel. Both axles on the motor car powered. The cars have a digital decoder and a sound generator for operation with mfx and DCC. Maintenance-free LEDs are used for the headlights, marker lights, and interior lighting. They work in conventional operation and they can be controlled digitally. There are rear view mirrors for one-man operation. There are special operating couplers between the cars. The motor car can also be used by itself. Reproduction non-working prototype couplers for installation on the ends of the train are included. Total length over the buffers 175 mm / 6-7/8".
| Â | Â Â Â DCCÂ Â Â | Â Â Â SX2Â Â Â | Â Â Â SXÂ Â Â | Â Â Â MFXÂ Â Â |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight(s) | * | Â | Â | * |
| Horn | * | Â | Â | * |
| Diesel locomotive op. sounds | * | Â | Â | * |
| Interior lights | * | Â | Â | * |
| Direct control | * | Â | Â | * |
| Sound of squealing brakes off | * | Â | Â | * |
| Rear Headlights off | * | Â | Â | * |
| Bell | * | Â | Â | * |
| Front Headlights off | * | Â | Â | * |
| Station Announcements | * | Â | Â | * |
| Letting off Air | * | Â | Â | * |
| Conductor''s Whistle | * | Â | Â | * |
| Doors Closing | * | Â | Â | * |
| Toilet being flushed | * | Â | Â | * |
| Light Function | * | Â | Â | * |
| Special sound function | * | Â | Â | * |
| Replenishing fuel | * | Â | Â | * |
| Special sound function | * | Â | Â | * |
| Light Function1 | * | Â | Â | * |
| Light Function 2 | * | Â | Â | * |
| Station Announcements | * | Â | Â | * |
| Station Announcements | * | Â | Â | * |
| Station Announcements | * | Â | Â | * |
| Horn blast 1 | * | Â | Â | * |
| Horn blast 2 | * | Â | Â | * |
| Train radio | * | Â | Â | * |
| Sanding | * | Â | Â | * |
| Rail Joints | * | Â | Â | * |
| Sound of Couplers Engaging | * | Â | Â | * |
