Trix 12588 - LINT Diesel Powered Rail Car Train (Exclusiv 2/08)
Prototype: Class LINT 41/H powered commuter rail car with high platform entries. Version as a "demonstrator" for the builder Alstom. Era V.
Produkt description
Model: The powered rail car train has an NEM digital connector. It also has a motor with a flywheel. 2 axles powered. Both halves of the powered rail car train are close coupled by means of a Jakobs truck with a guide mechanism. The headlights, marker lights, interior lighting, and train destination sign are LEDs. The powered rail car train has multi-part interiors. Length over the buffers 262 mm / 10-5/16".
One-time series.
Charlie's Tip
Version for experienced model railroaders for operation with conventional DC power. A 66838 digital decoder can be installed in this train.
Catalog
- Summer New Items 2008 - Main Catalog 2008/2009
Prototype
LINT. The abbreviation LINT stands for "Lightweight Innovative Commuter Service Cars" in German. These streamlined, two-part trains come in 2 versions, with low platform and high platform entries, 16 seats in 1st class, 98 in 2nd class, 15 fold-down seats, and 103 places for standing. These trains have generously sized restrooms, automatic ticket machines, and they offer entry ramps for handicapped people. In the depressed area the floor is lowered to 58 cm / 22-13/16" (78 cm / 30-11/16" on the LINT 41H). The train reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h / 75 mph. It can be coupled easily to other powered rail car trains by means of Scharfenberg couplers and can be used in multiple unit operation. The prototype train is being used as demonstrator unit by the builder Alstom.