Product Features and Details
Prototype: Type JT42CWR diesel electric freight locomotive, better known as Class 66. CargoNet Group diesel locomotive. The locomotive looks as it did in 2012.
CargoNet Group Class 66 In 2002, the new company CargoNet was formed from the freight service division of the Norwegian State Railways NSB (currently: Vy). In 2003, CargoNet leased six class 66 units for freight service on non-electrified lines. The original designation planned for these units was Di 9. They were designated however as road numbers CD66 401-406 and were used by CargoNet at the latest until 2012 in freight service from Trondheim on the Nordland Line as well as to Støren.
Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered by means of cardan shafts. Traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, the "Double 'A' Light" function is on. The cab lighting can be controlled digitally. The control desk lighting can be controlled digitally. Other light functions such as long-distance headlights, special switching signs, and warning lights can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has a factory-installed smoke generator. It also has many separately applied details. The locomotive has detailed buffer beams. Brake hoses that can be installed on the locomotive are included. End skirting is included that can also be installed on the buffer beam. Length over the buffers approximately 24.7 cm / 9-3/4".
Highlights:
- New tooling.
- Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
- Control desk lighting can be controlled digitally.
- Factory-installed smoke generator.
