Liliput 162603
DCC Digital Diesel shunting locomotive 332 161 ABELLIO Ep.V
Special model from Liliput for DM-Toys in a strictly limited one-time edition, valid while stocks last!
Switching diesel locomotive 332 161 ABELLIO, epoch five
Execution:
- Vehicle/housing made of metal
- Length over buffers approx. 49 mm
- Bogies/substructure in black
- Bell-armature motor
- factory-installed ESU decoder (soldered)
- Three-light LED headlights can be switched on and off
The absolute highlight of the locomotive is the feature developed by MEW that every digital shunting locomotive of the future will need: the electronic coupler. Using a decoder and function keys on the digital control unit or the central unit on both sides of the locomotive, the coupler can be raised at any point on the layout, thus uncoupling a train or even just a single car. The electronic coupler is non-functional in analog mode.
The locomotive with the operating number V1 of Abellio Rail NRW GmbH Essen was delivered to the DB by Jung in 1964 with the factory number 13774, and was accepted on June 3, 1964. On January 1, 1968, it was renumbered 332 161-9. It ran in its original red livery for the DB/DB AG until it was decommissioned on March 9, 1995 and retired on November 30, 1995 in Osnabrück. In the same year, it was sold to Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG, Bad Bentheim, where it ran as locomotive D3 until 2007, when it was sold on to Abellio Rail on December 6, 2007. There it received its silver-black livery as locomotive V1 and has since been used primarily in the Hagen-Eckesey workshop.
The technology
With a few exceptions, the chassis and body of the models are made of metal to minimize weight. Particular emphasis was placed on optimizing power consumption so that the locomotive can also maneuver at crawl speed. For example, the locomotive is equipped with a so-called swing axle (also known as a "rattling axle" in insider circles). Nevertheless, due to the very narrow wheelbase of the locomotive, it is possible that a wheel may not make contact at certain points because it is hanging in the air. This is not a defect and is technically unavoidable. However, the integrated flywheel and the electronics usually help overcome such problem areas or small dirt particles on the track. For the motor, we use the coreless motor, already proven in the accumulator steam locomotive, which certainly contributes to the locomotive's quiet and safe running characteristics. Due to the size of the locomotive, we have taken a new approach to drive: The belt drive is powerful and very quiet! The locomotive is factory-equipped with a soldered-in ESU decoder, which corresponds to the LokPilot Micro. This is capable of starting the locomotive smoothly even in analogue mode and also controlling it slowly enough – you just have to "turn up" the transformer/control unit a bit further than usual. In this respect, the locomotive is also suitable for analogue operation.
The optics
Great importance was placed on true to the original when it comes to dimensions and details. For example, each variant has the exact shape of the lamps (old or new), the roof equipment and the rear of the cab that the original has or had in the corresponding time period. The roof equipment alone offers countless possibilities, with roof hatches of different sizes or different roof antennas and their position on the roof. Depending on the locomotive, the rear of the cab can have either a smooth rear cab wall or various boxes depending on the technical equipment. The wiring, the side grab bars and a side tank can also vary. Despite the model's tiny size, all of the intricate details are present. The side steps are openwork using fine metal etching, the visually striking cutouts in the chassis are present, and a control panel in the cab is indicated. A buffer beam upgrade kit is included with each locomotive, allowing the wiring and coupling hook to be upgraded as needed or for display purposes. On models with an automatic shunting coupler, such a coupler is already installed and removable for maximum visual fidelity.
The electronic coupling - advantage one: Although the electronic coupling is permanently installed in the locomotive, it still has NEM 355 coupling sockets on both sides, so that (in analogue operation and therefore when the electronic uncoupling function is not used) both a standard NEM coupling and couplings from other manufacturers can be inserted into the coupling socket.
Advantage number two: The electronic coupling works with both the standard coupling and the Fleischmann Profi-Kupplung®. The locomotive comes with a special coupling head for uncoupling with the Profi-Kupplung®, while the coupling head for uncoupling with the 'standard' coupling is already plugged in. Adapters for other couplings are in preparation.
And this is how the electronic clutch works:
Uncoupling (coupling waltz):
First, you set the direction in which the locomotive should uncouple on your digital central unit or digital throttle, or drive to the point where it should be uncoupled. You bring the locomotive to a stop and press F1. The locomotive uncouples from the rear in the direction of travel by backing up a bit, lifting the coupler, and then moving away from the uncoupled car a bit, see illustration. You press F1 again, and you're done!
Coupling (only applies to standard coupling):
To ensure that individual wagons can be easily coupled to the locomotive without "driving away," simply drive toward the wagon to be coupled and press F2 shortly before doing so. The locomotive lifts the front coupling (in the direction of travel) and couples to the wagon. Press F2 again, and you're done!
The following applies to both functions: If you accidentally press the function button for the coupling for too long or too often, or forget to turn it off again, the decoder will automatically shut down to protect the solenoids from overheating. After a cooling-off period, the coupling can be operated again.
Beste prijs uit voorraad: €249.99
