Train of Ideas (RTS) O Scale Premier Taurus 3 ES-64-U4 Electric Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 (Scale Wheels)

Introduced to the European market in 2000, the Taurus ES 64 U2 Electric was developed as a universal electric locomotive, topping out at a speed of 230km/h. This multipurpose engine has become one of the most influential representatives of Dispolok GmbH, a Siemens Transportation System subsidiary, making leasing options available to a host of different rail operators.

Thanks to liberalization, the freight market had created the ability for anyone to start their own rail company, thus increasing competition and dropping prices. Leasing thrived as the market for cheaper secondhand vehicles expanded. Due to this increase, Siemen's came up with an appealing alternative for operators-allowing them to lease the newest, most state-of-the-art locomotives on a flexible basis.

Dispolok was sold in 2006 to Mitsui of Japan, now 60 yellow and silver painted locomotives are running for various customers across central and Eastern Europe. With two standard pantographs each with 1950mm contacts, these engines can run of the networks of the DB/Germany, OBB/Austria, MAV/Hungary, GySE Hungary, HZ/Croatia, CFR/Romania, ZS/Serbia and Montenegro, ZFBH/ Bosnia-Herzegovina, MZ/Macedonia and OSE/Greece. While the original 60 Dipolok GmbH locomotives were painted in the distinct bright yellow and silver livery, customers can place their own corporate logos and colors on any of the silver surfaces. If a company leases the engine for over seven years, it may than repaint the engine in the railways colors if so desired.

New for 2011, the Taurus ES 64 U2 Electric engine comes superbly detailed in the paint schemes of Dispolok (Silver/Yellow), HUPAC (Silver/Black), DB (Red), and OBB (Red). With features such as European NEM fine scale couplers, Proto-Sound 3.0 with the digital command system featuring Proto-Effects, (2) precision flywheel equipped motors, and directionally operating pantographs, this engine will be a convincing replica of Siemen's Euro Sprinter for even the most discriminating enthusiast.

• Directionally Controlled Headlights
• Intricately Detailed ABS Body
• Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears
• Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank
• Colorful Paint Scheme
• Metal Chassis
• Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn
• (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors
• Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
• Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable
• Lighted Cab Interior
• (2) Engineer Cab Figures
• Metal Body Side Grilles
• European NEM Fine Scale Couplers Included
• Sprung Bumpers
• (2) Motorized (Inside) Pantographs
• LED Lighting Effects
• On Board DCC Receiver
• 1:45 Scale Proportions
• Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects
• Unit Measures:16 3/8" x 2 1/2" x 3 3/8"
• Operates On 36" Radius Curves Diesel DCC Features
• Headlight
• Bell
• Whistle/Horn
• Start Up/Shut Down
• Rear Coupler
• Front Coupler
• Engine Sounds On/Off
• Sound Volume
• Ditch Lights Auto/On/Off
• Forward Signal
• Reverse Signal
• Grade Crossing Signal
• Cab Light On/Off
• Extended Start Up
• Extended Shut Down
• Rev Up
• Rev Down
• Coupler Slack Sound
• Coupler Close
• One-Shot Doppler
• Feature Reset
• Idle Sequence 1
• Idle Sequence 2
• Idle Sequence 3
• Brakes Auto/Off
• Cab Chatter Auto/Off
• Clickety-Clack Auto/Off