Railpool / BLS Cargo - Class 187 electric locomotive
Prototype: Railpool, Inc. class 187.0 electric locomotive (TRAXX AC
3 LM), leased to BLS, Inc., Cargo Business Area. Built by
Bombardier as a regular production locomotive from the TRAXX 3 type
program.
Highlights:
- Completely new tooling for the modern Bombardier TRAXX 3 electric
locomotive;
- A built-in mfx decoder and a variety of sound functions included
on the locomotive;
- Version with imitation flex panels on the side wall of the
locomotive;
- Design differences due to the Last Mile equipment are modelled on
the locomotive;
- Detailed, affordable beginner's model with extensive
features.
Model: This electric locomotive is constructed of metal and has an
mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It has a special
motor, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered by means of cardan
shafts. Traction tires. The locomotive has triple headlights and
dual red marker lights that will work in conventional operation and
that can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive End
2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the
headlights at both ends are turned off, then the "Double 'A' Light"
function is on at both ends. Warm white and red LEDs are used for
the lighting. There are 4 mechanically working pantographs (no
power pickup from catenary). Prototypical modelling of the Last
Mile equipment. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2".