Trix 25442 diesel locomotive Typ GE ES44AC, KCS, Ep. VI (incl. sound)

Trix 25442 diesel locomotive Typ GE ES44AC, KCS, Ep. VI (incl. sound) Product Details

Description

Trix 25442 Kansas City Southern Type GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive, Era VI, with Sound

The Trix 25442 diesel locomotive is a detailed model of the General Electric ES44AC heavy diesel-electric freight locomotive used by Kansas City Southern (KCS) in Era VI. This H0 model (scale 1:87) impresses with its high level of detail and extensive technical equipment, including digital control and sound functions.

Prototype: General Electric ES44AC of the Kansas City Southern

The GE ES44AC is part of General Electric's Evolution Series and is one of the most modern and powerful diesel locomotives in North America. It is used by Kansas City Southern (KCS), one of the oldest and most renowned railroad companies in the USA. The locomotive with the road number 4848 is characterized by its striking yellow-red-black paint scheme and is kept in the current operating condition of Era VI.

Technical details of the model

• Track gauge: H0 (1:87)
• Era: VI
• Railroad company: Kansas City Southern (KCS)
• Power system: Direct current (DC)
• Digital decoder: mfx/DCC with extensive sound and light functions
• Propulsion: Regulated high-efficiency propulsion with a centrally installed flywheel; two axles in each bogie powered by cardan shafts
• Lighting: Direction of travel-dependent headlights with warm white LEDs; cab lighting, illuminated operating number boards, high beam and flashing function of the headlights can be controlled digitally
• Smoke generator: Fitted as standard with dynamic smoke emission, digitally switchable
• Length over coupler: approx. 270 mm

Special functions and highlights

This model offers a variety of functions that make operation on the model railway layout even more realistic:

• Metal chassis and body: Ensures high stability and optimum running characteristics.
• Smoke generator as standard: Produces a dynamic smoke emission that can be controlled digitally and thus authentically reproduces the prototype.
• Wide range of light and sound functions: In addition to the head lighting, driver's cab lighting, operating number boards and high beam can also be switched separately. Realistic sound effects increase the play value.
• Compatibility: Can be operated with claw and normal close couplers; DCC, mfx and RailCom compatible.

Recommended additions

For authentic operation, it is recommended to use suitable freight car sets. Trix offers the 24903 set, for example, which goes perfectly with this locomotive. Other accessories such as figures, buildings and landscape elements can also enhance the scenery.

Conclusion

The Trix 25442 Kansas City Southern GE ES44AC diesel locomotive is a high quality model that will win you over with its attention to detail and technical features. It is an asset to any H0 model railroad layout and offers a variety of uses in Era VI freight service.

Features:

• Digital decoder mfx/DCC with extensive sound and light functions
• Smoke generator with dynamic smoke emission fitted as standard
• Driver's cab lighting and illuminated road number boards can be switched digitally
• High beam can be switched on
• Metal chassis and body for high stability
• Compatible with claw and normal close couplers
• DCC, mfx and RailCom compatible
• Length over coupler: approx. 270 mm