The brand ESU proposes the Diesel locomotive KG 230 B 3 Kali & Salz, in scale HO 1/87th, digital sound, registration Lok W 3 under reference 31440.
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 equipped with interior fittings (including driver's cab), and reversible LED lights depending on direction of travel.
- Shoe supplied for use with 3-rail AC or 2-rail DC.
What about the mechanism?
- Bell-armature motor with inertia mass. Motor with grip tyre and 2 axles. Also includes buffer capacitor and internal digitally controlled clutch.
- For added detail, brake sparks are emitted during hard braking.
- Smoke generator fitted as standard and synchronised with the engine sound (a pipette for filling the smoke generator is included).
What are the aesthetic aspects?
- Metal frames & rods.
- Openwork ventilation grille on the front.
- Multicoloured finely detailed driver's cab.
- Chassis featuring numerous details.
- Separately applied and partially perforated steps.
- 1 "Train Driver" figure included.
- 2 different antennas are included.
Introduction to the manufacturer ESU:
Model train manufacturer ESU specialises in designing products from the model railway. 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.
