Mehano ICE3 takes to the rails
Date: 04 April 2007
Source: Bachmann
Mehano ICE3 takes to the rails
Mehano have released an HO model of the DB (German Railways) ICE 3 (Inter City Express) electric multiple unit.
Siemens working closely with German Railways (DB AG) and Netherlands Railways (NS) built the prototype sets. All the traction equipment is arranged under floor and individual traction motors drive half of the axles providing excellent acceleration. ICE 3 units can carry single or multi-system electric supply capability that enables the trainsets to be used on various European rail networks including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, France and the Netherlands. The eight-car ICE 3 sets can be strengthened to 16 carriages by attaching a second set. The units travel at speeds of up to 330 km/h and each set accommodates up to 458 passengers in comfort.
The eight-car Mehano ICE 3 model measures 228 cms in length. It has bi-directional lights, working pantographs, a metal chassis, carriage interiors and close couplings between the carriages. It is recommended that these eight-car models use track of a minimum radius of 400 mm. The accompanying leaflet (with text in the English language) contains maintenance instructions, an illustrated guide to spare parts and information on digital operation.
Mehano are releasing these ICE 3 units in DC and AC Digital Sound formats in Deutsche Bahn and Netherlands Rail versions. Full details of the models that are currently available are listed below.
M2368 ICE 3 DC RRP 197.00
M2371 ICE 3 AC Digital RRP 224.00
This DC version of the ICE3 train offers remarkable value at less than 200 for a full ICE set (DC version) measuring 228 cms long!
The Mehano range is distributed in the UK by Bachmann Europe Plc. and can be obtained through your Bachmann dealer. Details of Mehano stockists in the UK can be found on the Bachmann website at www.bachmann.co.uk and clicking on stockists.
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