Minitrix 16802 N Diesellok BR 280, DB, Ep. IV, DC-MFX-Sound

Are you looking for a compact DB N diesel locomotive with sound for light passenger and freight trains?

The Minitrix 16802 N class 280 diesel locomotive, DB, Era IV, DC MFX sound is a model for model railroaders who are looking for a digitally equipped diesel locomotive with sound and clear prototype assignment. The prototype is the German Federal Railroaddiesel locomotive 280 005-0. The operating condition is given around 1976 and therefore fits into Era IV.

The locomotive is intended for use in front of light passenger and freight trains. This makes the model particularly suitable for layouts on which varied branch line or light train operation is to be depicted. Due to its compact length and digital equipment, the Minitrix class 280 brings an interesting vehicle theme to the N scale.

Minitrix 16802 N Class 280 Diesel Locomotive, DB

The exact product designation is Minitrix 16802 N Class 280 diesel locomotive, DB, Era IV, DC MFX sound. The model represents the German Federal Railroad diesel locomotive 280 005-0. The prototype has diesel-hydraulic propulsion and cardan shaft power transmission.

The axle arrangement is indicated as B'B'. This information makes the prototype locomotive clearly classifiable and gives the model a precise technical basis. The operating condition around 1976 emphasizes the classification in the DB operation of Era IV.

Digital decoder and sound generator

The model has a built-in digital decoder and a sound generator. Operation is possible with mfx and DCC. This means that the locomotive is already prepared for digital operation and also offers sound functions via the integrated sound generator.

The equipment as DC-MFX sound makes the Minitrix 16802 particularly interesting for customers who are looking for an N locomotive with digital sound equipment. Other functions not mentioned are deliberately not added.

Drive, lighting and couplers

The Minitrix class 280 has 4 axles powered. The model also has traction tires. This information is part of the central driving characteristics of the model.

The headlights and marker lights change with the direction of travel. The lighting is designed with warm white LEDs. In addition, a head signal that changes with the direction of travel is active in analog operation. The model also has a close coupler mechanism.

Compact length for N operation

The length over buffers is 80 mm. This makes the locomotive a compact model for the N nominal size and can be integrated into train sets with light passenger and freight trains.

If you are looking for a German Federal Railroad digital N diesel locomotive with sound, mfx and DCC operation, warm white LED lighting and a short design, the Minitrix 16802 N Diesel Locomotive class 280 is a very suitable choice. Add this compact DB diesel locomotive with operating condition around 1976 to your Era IV layout now.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Minitrix
• Item number: 16802
• Nominal size: N
• Product description: BR 280 diesel locomotive
• Railroad management: DB
• Railroad Company: German Federal Railroad
• Era: IV
• Version: DC MFX sound
• Prototype: Diesel locomotive 280 005-0
• Diesel-hydraulic drive on the prototype
• Cardan shaft power transmission on the prototype
• Axle arrangement of the prototype: B'B'
• Operating condition: around 1976
• Use: light passenger and freight trains
• Built-in digital decoder
• Built-in sound generator
• Operation with mfx and DCC
• 4 axles powered
• Traction tires
• Headlights that change with the direction of travel
• Tail lights change with the direction of travel
• Warm white LEDs
• Direction of travel-dependent changing headlights analog in operation
• Kinematics for close coupling
• Length over buffers: 80 mm

Specs:

• Gauge: N
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Color: Red
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Diesel loco

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