Prototype: French State Railways (SNCF) class BB 9231 express electric locomotive with the special �Arzens� paint scheme and two express train couchette cars, 2nd class (B9c9x). The train looks as it did around 1995.
Highlights
Model: The loco has a built-in digital decoder and sound generator for operation with mfx and DCC. It also has a motor with a flywheel, 4 axles powered, and traction tires. The headlights and marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Warm-white LEDs are used, and there is cab lighting. All of the lighting can be controlled digitally. A close coupler mechanism is fitted. Separately applied grab irons. The headlight changes over with the direction of travel in analog operation.
The cars have a close coupler mechanism and are prepared for the retrofitting of interior lighting. The set includes a Mobile Station, a track connection box, a switched mode power pack 230 V/30 VA, and an oval of track with curved tracks of radius 2. Space required: 90 x 47 cm / 35-3/8 x 18-1/2.
Total length of the train over buffers is approximately 407 mm / 16-5/8.
Digital Functions
| DCC | SX2 | SX | MFX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight(s) | * | * | ||
| Horn | * | * | ||
| Electric locomotive op. sounds | * | * | ||
| Engineer's cab lighting | * | * | ||
| Direct control | * | * | ||
| Sound of squealing brakes off | * | * | ||
| Headlight(s): Cab2 End | * | * | ||
| Horn | * | * | ||
| Headlight(s): Cab1 End | * | * | ||
| Horn | * | * | ||
| Conductor's Whistle | * | * | ||
| Brake Compressor | * | * | ||
| Blower motors | * | * | ||
| Letting off Air | * | * | ||
| Headlight(s) | * | * | ||
| Special sound function | * | * | ||
| Sanding | * | * | ||
| Doors Closing | * | * | ||
| Sound of Couplers Engaging | * | * | ||
| Pantograph Sounds | * | * | ||
| Buffer to buffer | * | * | ||
| Rail Joints | * | * |
