Marklin 38175 Class VT 18.16 Diesel Express Powered Rail Car Train
Model: This is a 4-part unit. It includes an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. The train has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel in one powered end car. All four axles are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires. The train has factory-installed LED interior lighting, cab lighting, engineer‘s stand lighting, engine room lighting, lighting in the galley area, and wall lamps in the dining area, all of which can be controlled digitally. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. These lights and the interior lighting will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for all the lighting. There are multi-part interior details. There are multipin current-conducting special couplers with guide mechanisms between the cars. The pickup shoe on the end power car at the front of the train picks up current and changes to the pickup shoe on the back of the train with the change in direction of travel. The train has a buffer capacitor. There are many separately applied details. Both ends of the train have a reproduction of the automatic coupler (non-functioning). The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16“.
This model can be found in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 25175.
Highlights:
-
Completely new tooling.
-
Scale reproduction at 1:87.
-
Reproduction of the restored 4-part museum set.
-
Highly detailed and heavy metal construction.
-
High-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel in one powered end car.
-
All four axles driven using cardan shafts in one powered end car.
-
Factory-installed cab lighting, control desk lighting, engine room lighting, and interior lighting.
-
World of Operation mfx+ decoder with extensive operation, sound, and light functions.
-
Buffer capacitor included to bridge over short areas without current.
Properties:
-
Metal frame and mostly locomotive body
-
Metal car frame and body
-
mfx+ digital decoder
-
DCC Decoder
-
Built-in sound effects circuit
-
Triple headlights and two red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel
-
Built-in LED interior lighting
-
Era VI
Digital Functions:
|
Control Unit
|
Mobile Station
|
Mobile Station
|
Central Station 1/2
|
Central Station 3/2*
Mobile Station 2** |
Headlight(s) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Interior lights |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Steam locomotive op. sounds |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Warning Sound |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Direct control |
• |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Sound of squealing brakes off |
|
• |
• |
• |
• |
Engineer’s cab lighting |
|
• |
• |
• |
• |
Whistle for switching maneuver |
|
• |
• |
• |
• |
Engineer’s cab lighting |
|
• |
• |
• |
• |
Blower motors |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Brake Compressor |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Letting off Air |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Control desk lighting |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Control desk lighting |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Table Lamps |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Engine room lighting |
|
|
• |
• |
• |
Engine room lighting |
|
|
|
|
• |
Special light function |
|
|
|
|
• |
Replenishing diesel fuel |
|
|
|
|
• |
Replenishing sand |
|
|
|
|
• |
Sanding |
|
|
|
|
• |
Conductor's Whistle |
|
|
|
|
• |
Doors Closing |
|
|
|
|
• |
Station Announcements |
|
|
|
|
• |
Train announcement |
|
|
|
|
• |
Greeting |
|
|
|
|
• |
Switching range + switching light |
|
|
|
|
• |
* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2
** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55
Warning: Adults only.