ESU 30148 - Electric locomotive, Pullman IIm, RhB ABe 4/4 III No. 53, Tirano, red, Ep. VI, prototype condition around 2014, LokSound, Panto

ESU 30148 - Electric locomotive, Pullman IIm, RhB ABe 4/4 III No. 53, Tirano, red, Ep. VI, prototype condition around 2014, LokSound, Panto

Prototype information

In order to modernize the fleet of locomotives on the Bernina Railway Line, which is operated with direct current, the Rhaetian Railway RhB purchased a total of six modern ABe 4/4 III railcars from the SLM/BBC manufacturer consortium between 1988 and 1990. Because of the numbering from "51", the cars are referred to as "50s railcars" or, in the Pus'ciavin dialect, much more melodic, as "Motrice Cinquanta". The TW III are the first series vehicles of the RhB to be equipped with the latest transistor technology and have an output of 1016 kW; they reach a top speed of 65 km/h. The increase in performance compared to the predecessor vehicles ABe 4/4 II theoretically enables a 1.5 times greater trailer load. During a test run, a single ABe 4/4 III railcar accelerated the entire Bernina Express up the 70 percent steep ramp from Poschiavo towards Ospizo Bernina. In normal operation, the railcars are treated more carefully and the trains are often even pulled in double traction. The maximum permitted trailer load of 140 t is not exceeded. Double traction is also permitted, incidentally, with railcars from the now rare 40s generation or a Gem 4/4. The vehicles are used to pull the world-famous heavy Bernina Express trains as well as regional, freight or service trains. Occasionally the powerful railcars () also travel solo. The passenger compartments have space for 16 people in 2nd class on comfortable seats in 2+2 seating, while in 1st class there is space for twelve passengers in 2+1 seating with increased legroom. The RhB decided not to install an air conditioning system.

Model details

Structure and frame made of weatherproof plastic Multi-colored interior Multi-colored driver's cab with driver figure
Separately attached grab bars and steps
2 Bühler motors
Ball-bearing axles
Drive on four axles
LokSound 5 XL decoder for DCC, Motorola®, M4 and Selectrix operation
Independent registration at control centers with RailComPlus® or mfx® functionality
PowerPack storage capacitor for uninterrupted power supply
50mm loudspeaker with large sound capsule for maximum sound enjoyment
Digitally raised and lowered roof pantographs with ESU servos
Digitized original sounds
Sensor-controlled sounds when cornering
Direction-dependent light change 3+1 with warm white LEDs, train-side headlight can be switched off
Direction-dependent light change 3+1 with warm white LEDs, for operation in double traction, front lighting on each side can be switched off separately
Driver's cab and passenger compartment lighting can be switched off separately
Brake sparks when braking
Minimum drivable radius = 600 mm
Length over buffers = approx. 690 mm

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	ESU
Item number:	30148
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4044645301487
Product Type:	Electric locomotive
track:	G
scale:	1:22.5
model series:	ABe 4/4
Company number:	53
Railway company:	RHB
country:	CH
epoch:	III
Metal model:	partly made of metal
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DCC sound
interface:	Pin headers
Digital decoder:	Yes
Energy storage:	Yes
engine:	2 Bühler motors
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Number of driven axles:	4
Traction tires:	no
Length over buffer:	690mm
Minimum radius:	600mm
digital coupling:	No
Interior design:	equipped with interior furnishings
Interior lighting:	digitally switchable
Driver's cab lighting:	digitally switchable
Headlight:	LED headlight
Sound:	Yes
Weight:	5304.9g
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE62103961
BattG registration number:	21002525