Class 66 on HGK
Cologne Harbour and Freight Service, Inc (HGK) Class 66 In 1999, Cologne Harbour and Freight Service, Inc (HGK) initially leased 2 locomotives under the route numbers DE 61 and 62, which it subsequently purchased in 2000/01. Other units were available for lease, so HGK (now RheinCargo, Inc. RCH) currently has a list of nine units. Since the beginning of unit services etc., tank wagon trains to Braunschweig, Ingolstadt, Marktredwitz and Aichstetten are often propelled along the route with a Class 66. These locomotives can also be seen pulling unit trains with different loads.
Actual model: Diesel electric freight locomotive type JT42CWR, better known as Class 66. Cologne Harbour and Freight Service, Inc (HGK) diesel locomotive. Locomotive looks as it did in 2012.
Highlights
New tooling.
Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
Control desk lighting can be digitally controlled.
Factory-installed smoke generator.
Smaller model: The locomotive is equipped with an mfx + digital decoder and numerous sound and light functions. It also features controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the centre. 4 axles powered by cardan shafts. Traction tyres. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change with direction of travel, operate in conventional mode and can be digitally controlled. The headlights at the ends of locomotive 2 and 1 can be switched off separately in digital mode. When the headlights are switched off at both ends, the "Double 'A' Light" function is activated. Cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Control desk lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive is equipped with a factory-installed smoke generator. It also has many separately applied details. The locomotive has detailed buffer beams. Brake hoses that can be fitted to the locomotive are included. An end plinth is included and can also be fitted to the buffer beam.
Length excluding buffers approximately 24.7 cm / 9-3 / 4 ".
This model can be found as a DC version in the Trix H0 range under item number 22691.
