Product Features and Details
Locomotive Model: The elegant 101 Rheingold electric locomotive has the finest paintwork and printing, the exact implementation of the striking housing shape with the lowered front edge and aprons under the buffer, mounted handlebars, sharply engraved bogie panels and filigree metal pantographs. The LED light change is dependent on the direction of travel white / red by means of LEDs. The standard taillights that are functionally dependent on the direction of travel can be digitally switched with a PluX22 decoder. The five-pole engine with two flywheels ensures excellent driving characteristics. The heavy model with two traction tires for high tensile forces has a digital interface PluX22 to NEM 658. The factory-installed PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1 Sound for PluX22 of the latest generation masters the data formats DCC with RailComPlus®, Motorola® and Selectrix®. The built-in speaker is tailored to the type of Loktyp. Many loktypische noises such as engine noise, signal horns, brake squeal and other switchable functions are individually retrievable. With adjustable individual mapping. Sound is also possible in analog mode - only engine noise. Brake hoses for retrofitting are included. Brake squeaks and other switchable functions are available individually. With adjustable individual mapping.
Locomotive Prototype: Since April 2017, the 101 112-1 is on the German Rail network as a "Rheingoldlok" throughout Germany, locomotive will be runnng until April 2020 with this typical and eye-catching livery, which is reminiscent of the historic TEE color scheme.
Passenger Cars: The Rheingold coaches are exact 1/87 scale with full interiors. Coaches are highly detailed and very limited.