ESU 31284 - Diesel locomotive H0, C66 Hectorrail, T66 713, Ep VI, prototype condition around 2018, grey/orange sound+smoke, DC/AC

ESU 31284 - Diesel locomotive H0, C66 Hectorrail, T66 713, Ep VI, prototype condition around 2018, grey/orange sound+smoke, DC/AC

Role model information

From 2001 onwards, the American Electro-Motive Division (EMD) offered the Continental European railway companies (EVU) comparatively inexpensive main-line diesel locomotives for heavy freight trains with the Class 66, which had already been tested in Great Britain. The six-axle vehicles known as the JT 42 CWR are based on the simply constructed and very reliable American SD40-2. Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG HGK was the first railway company to use two of the diesel-electric Class 66s from 1999 onwards. Since 2006, the modified JT 42 CWR M has been a second Class 66 series, often referred to as the Class 77. The most striking external difference to the first series is the single door to the engine room installed on the left side of the locomotive. Class 66/77 can now also be found in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway and England. A total of around 650 locomotives were delivered to European customers. The elongated silhouette adapted to the small English clearance gauge, the angular body and the chassis with the massive bogies and the wild cable routing make the Class 66 unmistakable. The GM twelve-cylinder two-stroke engine 12N-710G3B-EC develops an output of 3194 hp (2350 kW). The starting tractive force is 409 kN, the continuous tractive force is 260 kN. With a top speed of 120 km/h, the Class 66s can keep up with other trains even on main routes. Despite the high noise level in the driver's cab, the locomotives have earned a good reputation among train drivers when it comes to getting heavy trains off the ground, even on slippery tracks. There are also numerous locomotives from other European private railways or lessees on the road in Germany. In order to save on the shunting locomotive, the locomotives usually remain harnessed from the sender's siding to the train's destination, although it is accepted that the locomotives also travel under contact wire.

Model details

Structure, frame and gear boxes made of metal
Opened fans in the roof area
Multicolored driver's cab with locomotive driver figure
Multi-part bogie covers
Separately attached handle bars and steps
Coupling in a gate-guided NEM shaft
Five-pole ESU motor with two flywheels
Drive via cardan/worm gear on four axles, four traction tires
LokSound decoder for DCC, Motorola® , M4 and Selectrix operation
Independent registration to control centers with RailComPlus® or mfx® functionality
PowerPack storage capacitor for uninterruptible power supply
Double speakers with large sound capsule for maximum sound enjoyment
Load-dependent smoke generator , synchronous with the LokSound
Digitized original sounds
Sensor-controlled noises when cornering slowly
Light changes depending on the direction of travel, country-specific lighting functions, train-side headlights can be switched off, driver's cab and driver's desk lighting can be switched
Brake spark when braking sharply
Pipette for filling the smoke generator, buffer carrier accessories and a second coupling are included
Minimum passable radius = 360 mm
Length over buffer = 247 mm

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	ESU
Item number:	31284
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4044645312841
Product Type:	Diesel locomotive
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	C66
Company number:	713
Railway company:	Hectorail
country:	EN
epoch:	VI
Metal model:	partly made of metal
AC wheelset:	available
grinder:	present, removable
Electricity system:	DC/AC
operation mode:	DCC sound
interface:	21 MTC (NEM660)
Digital decoder:	Yes
Energy storage:	Yes
engine:	5-pole motor
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Number of driven axles:	4
Traction tires:	4
Length over buffer:	247mm
Minimum radius:	360mm
coupling:	Shaft NEM 362 with KK kinematics
digital coupling:	No
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:	600g
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE62103961
BattG registration number:	21002525