Trix 22266 German Electric Locomotive Class E10.12 “Rheingold” of the DB – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Trains

Description

This is Trix 22266 DB BR E 10.2 Elect Loco. German electric locomotive Class E10.12 Rheingold of the DB. Era III Germany, DB. In 1949, it became clear that the German railroad (Deutsche Bundesbahn) needed a new locomotive for express trains. Continued construction of the successful E 18 class was out of questions since the Swiss railroad BLS had shown that locomotives with four axles in two boogies could provide the same power, but smoother running. First a more powerful version of the E 44 was considered, but this E 46 project was abandoned when it became clear that a speed above 120km/h was needed. The new locomotive class was called the E 10, and five test locomotives were built which differed significantly to allow the testing of several innovations. All of them had a top-speed of 130km/h, and were used on heavy passenger trains. The final design of the E 10 combined the features of all test engines.

Its key features are:
21-pin digital connector
Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted
4 axles powered through cardan shafts
Traction tires
Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally
Lights are maintenance-free warm white or red LEDs
Separately applied metal grab irons
Engineer’s cabs have interior details including a separately applied speed control wheel
Separately applied roof walks
Length: over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Trix
Model Number: 22266
Road Name: Deutsche Bahn (DB)
MSRP: $339.98

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Electric Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11962097.

Trainz Product Id: 11962097