The brand ESU offers the Diesel locomotive KG 230 B BASF, in HO 1/87th scale, digital sound, under reference 31432.
What digital options does it offer?
- Engine fitted with an ESU LokSound 5 decoder for DCC, Motorola, M4 and SelecTrix operation. Includes a digital rail vehicle interface with 21 poles.
- Sound effects are digitised from a KG230 B locomotive, fitted with a Deutz 12-cylinder A12 L 714 engine. Loudspeaker with large sound capsule, for optimum hearing comfort. Independent recording to control centres, thanks to RailComPlus functionality.
- PowerPack storage capacitor for uninterrupted power supply.
- Model fitted with interior fittings (including driver's cab), and reversible LED lights depending on direction of travel.
What about the mechanism?
- Bell-armature motor with inertia mass. Motor with grip tyre and 2 axles. Also includes a buffer capacitor and an internal digitally controlled clutch.
- For added detail, brake sparks are emitted during hard braking.
- Smoke generator fitted as standard and synchronised with the sound of the traction drive (a pipette for filling the smoke generator is included).
- Skid supplied for use with 3 track AC or 2 track DC.
What are the aesthetic aspects?
- Metal frames & rods.
- Openwork ventilation grille on the front.
- Multicoloured finely detailed driver's cab.
- Frame featuring numerous details.
- Separately applied and partially perforated steps.
- 1 "Train Driver" figurine included.
- 2 different antennas are included.
Introduction to the manufacturer ESU:
Model train manufacturer ESU specialises in designing products derived from model railways. The brand offers a wide range of electronic accessories for digital systems (adapters, power supplies, decoders, cables, digital control units, etc.). ESU also designs some railway equipment (locomotives, carriages, wagons, etc.) in HO 1/87, N 1/160 and TT 1/120 scales.
