The model railroading brand Trix proposes the set of 3 complementary cars for TGV ICE 4, in HO 1/87th scale under the reference 23971, which has the following characteristics:
- These passenger carriages feature LED interior lighting, powered solely via the ICE 4 high-speed train assembly (Trix part number 23971).
- The lighting can be digitally controlled, to run different lighting scenarios.
- NEM standardised short hitch.
- The pantographs available on the second-class passenger carriage are only functional (lift and lower) via the basic ICE 4 set under reference 22971.
What does this ICE 4 Trix set include?
- 1 intermediate car type MW1 class 812 1st class.
- 1 intermediate car type TW 1.2 class 412 1st class.
- 1 intermediate car MW 2.2 CV class 812 2nd class.
What items can be associated with this set of cars?
- This set of intermediate cars can be added to the basic TGV ICE 4 set under reference 22971.
- You can add an additional 4th car under reference 23971.
- Capable of forming a TGV ICE 4 of up to 12 elements!
- For 3-rail AC use, you can head for the Märklin 3-car add-on set under reference 43724.
A little touch of history:
These add-on cars are assigned to the high-speed train series 412/ 812 ICE 4 running for Deutsche Bahn AG (DB / AG). It operates on the Munich Hbf - Würzburg Hbf - Fulga - Hamburg - Altona route.
Introduction to the Trix brand:
The manufacturer Trix designs miniature trains under the scale HO: 1/87th. These rolling stock are renowned for their robustness and their sense of detail that is as close as possible to the original models. Trix mainly produces motrices under a direct current, operating system called "2 rails". But most of their products are also designed under an alternative "3 rail" system by manufacturer Marklin.
