The ESU brand is offering the BR 218 diesel locomotive, in HO 1/87th scale, digital sound under reference 31010.
What are the main features of this machine, reference 31010?
- The locomotive offers an off-buffer length of 184 mm, for a curve radius of 360 mm.
- Model can be used in DC and AC with digital sound.
What digital options does it offer?
- Engine equipped with an ESU LokSound 5 decoder compatible with DCC, Motorola, M4 and SelecTrix interface.
- Sound effects are digitised from 216 sound tracks recorded using sensors. Loudspeaker with large sound capsule, for exceptional sound quality.
- PowerPack storage capacitor for uninterrupted power supply.
- This magnificent power car benefits from an LED lantern with 3 front lights and 2 reversible end-of-train lights. Lighting for the driver's cab is also integrated.
What about the mechanism?
- 5-pole motor with 2 inertia weights, 2 grip tyres, 3-axis cardan/worm gear transmission.
- A smoke generator is available that can be filled using a pipette.
- For added realism, sparks are emitted when you apply the machine's brakes in a pronounced manner.
What are the aesthetic aspects?
- Metal frames & rods.
- Openwork ventilation grille on the roof.
- Metal bodywork and chassis.
- Front plates with steel springs.
- Running boards to be fixed separately.
Introduction to the manufacturer ESU:
The model train manufacturer ESU specialises in designing products from model railways. The brand offers a wide range of electronic accessories for digital systems (adapters, power supplies, decoders, cables, digital control units, etc.). ESU also designs some railway equipment (locomotives, carriages, wagons, etc.) in HO 1/87, N 1/160 and TT 1/120 scales.
