ESU 30490 - Diesel locomotive, Pullman IIm, Schöma TM 2/2 long, 116 RHB, orange, Ep VI, prototype condition around 2006, LokSound, shunting coupling

ESU 30490 - Diesel locomotive, Pullman IIm, Schöma TM 2/2 long, 116 RHB, orange, Ep VI, prototype condition around 2006, LokSound, shunting coupling

Role model information

To modernize the shunting operation, the Rhaetian Railway RhB ordered ten diesel-hydraulic powered shunting tractors from the German manufacturer Schöma. The vehicles are very similar to the Type 420 CT 4H purchased from RACO from 1991. The RhB handed over the Schöma tractors to operation between 2001 and 2004 as Tm 2/2 with the track numbers 111 to 120. The first four two-axle vehicles, listed by the manufacturer as type DFL-250 DCL, are powered by a six-cylinder Cummins diesel engine KT-1150-L with an impressive 317 kW, which passes its power on to a three-speed torque converter transmission. In the last six tractors, known as CFL-250 DA and with company numbers 115 to 120, the engine delivers 324 kW. These locomotives have a greater overall length due, among other things, to a modified cooling system. The locomotives are stationed at larger train stations such as Thusis, Ilanz or Davos. With a top speed of 60 km/h, the tractors can also prove themselves ahead of light freight trains and handovers in route service and can keep up with the predominantly single-track network more easily than their predecessors, which only have a speed of 50 km/h. An eddy current brake that works almost to a standstill enables wear-free deceleration. The radio remote control with which the previous locomotives 85 to 90 were equipped was omitted.

Model details

Drive on both axles by a powerful five-pole mid-motor
LokSound 5 XL decoder controls all driving, sound and light functions
Smoke generator with steam emission synchronous to LokSound
Two digitally switchable clutches for realistic maneuvering
Large loudspeaker for unadulterated sound enjoyment
All-wheel power pickup
Suspended axles (single-sided with pendulum axle) for safe power pickup
PowerPack energy storage for uninterrupted power supply
Stainless steel wheels
Robust construction largely made of brass and metal
Opened steps
Prototypical head lighting
Driver's cab and driver's desk lighting
Fully equipped driver's cab
Minimum drivable radius 600 mm
Length over center buffer 336 mm (short version) or 346 mm (long version)

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	ESU
Item number:	30490
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4044645304907
Product Type:	Diesel locomotive
track:	G
scale:	1:22.5
model series:	TM2/2
Company number:	116
Railway company:	RHB
country:	CH
epoch:	VI
Metal model:	partly made of metal
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DCC sound
interface:	Pin headers
Digital decoder:	Yes
Energy storage:	Yes
engine:	Bühler engine
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Number of driven axles:	2
Traction tires:	no
Length over buffer:	336 mm or 346 mm
Minimum radius:	600mm
digital coupling:	Yes
Interior design:	equipped with interior furnishings
Interior lighting:	digitally switchable
Driver's cab lighting:	digitally switchable
Headlight:	LED headlight
Sound:	Yes
Smoke generator:	Yes
Weight:	5304.9g
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE62103961
BattG registration number:	21002525