Trix German Electric Locomotive Vectron DM Cl. 248, L. Weiss  
    

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Prototype: Alpha Trains Luxembourg S.à r.l, leased to LEONHARD WEISS, Inc. and Company KG, Göppingen, Germany, class 248 dual power locomotive (Vectron Dual Mode). From the Vectron Product Family of Siemens. Road number 248 040. The locomotive looks as it did in 2023.

Highlights

• Exclusively from Trix and Märklin.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.
• The body and frame are constructed mostly of metal.
• Numerous separately applied details.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Digital decoder and extensive sound functions included.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 4 axles powered. 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. The headlights at Locomotive Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends of the locomotive, the double A light function is on at both ends. The cab lighting changes with the direction of travel and can be controlled digitally. Long-distance headlights can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Brake hoses are included for installation on the locomotive. Length over the buffers approximately 23 cm / 9-1/16".

	DCC	SX2	SX	MFX
Headlight(s)	*			*
Electric locomotive op. sounds	*			*
Diesel locomotive op. sounds	*			*
Low Pitch Horn	*			*
Direct control	*			*
Headlight(s): Cab2 End	*			*
High Pitch Horn	*			*
Headlight(s): Cab1 End	*			*
Sound of squealing brakes off	*			*
Engineer's cab lighting	*			*
Long distance headlights	*			*
Engine room lighting	*			*
Blower motors	*			*
Blower motors	*			*
Horn	*			*
Switching maneuver	*			*
Compressor	*			*
Letting off Air	*			*
Sanding	*			*
Opening cab door	*			*
Windshield wiper sounds	*			*
SIFA warning sound	*			*
Train control warning sound	*			*
Switching range + switching light	*			*
Horn	*			*
Horn	*			*
Coupler sounds	*			*
Replenishing diesel fuel	*			*
Station Announcements	*			*
Sound of railroad crossing gates closing	*			*
Sound of railroad crossing gates opening	*			*