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Saturday, October 15, 2022

AR41 - Mehano T257 2542


Mehano released this model back in 2006.


Prototypical engine

This DMU can easily be seen on the SNCB network. Here are a couple of pictures:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulg40100/50243999961/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/135235560@N07/47840326972/

 


Miniature model

First, a couple of pictures:




I assigned address #4126 on the ECoS:



While I was testing the model on my test bench, I noticed that not all wheels are actually motorized. Take a look at the video; it seems that one axle is moving while the other one is still:


Looking at the manual, it might be normal. I might have to open the bogie and check:


Also, the sound is VERY loud ...