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LGB 2063 D&RGW Shunting Diesel Loco + Upgrades
Rare - Collectable
Professional Upgrades from Authorized LGB Dealer
This original German made Diesel Locomotive is no longer available.
Custom painted details and upgraded engineer
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The American Shunting Diesel Locomotive of the Denver &Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW)
The Prototype
The American locomotive factory Davenport Beseler Corp. in Davenport, Iowa produced numerous shunting diesel locomotives like these or similar to these and has equipped them with a Caterpillar diesel engine.
The Locomotive 50 of the D&RGW, the prototype of the 2063 model is on display at the Railroad Museum in Golden. Colorado.
The Model
The locomotive is ready to run. The moving doors of the driver's cab are fixed through a spring in their closed setting. The driver's cabs have glass windows with sun protection blinds that can be pulled out from the side, as well as internal furnishings. The locomotive has been upgraded Denver engineer who is sitting down. The locomotive 2063 is fitted with LGB hook and loop couplings.
The drive occurs both on the front axe and on the rear axe of the locomotive. A wheel is included for increased traction with a bonding tire. The locomotive have a locomotive lamp on the front and back sides which illuminate interchangeably depending on the running direction, as well as an interior lighting of the driver's cab. A 5 volt current limiting system provides for evenly lit brightness of the locomotive lamps, even at moderate speeds.
The 5 volt micro plug-in bulbs are changed as follows:
1) Pull up the headlight vertically
2) Unscrew the rearward lamps
3) The interior lighting of the driver's cab can be changed after having detached the top (4 screws).A power socket has been mounted to the rear wall of the driver's cab, from which the wagon lighting can be supplied with power.
Methods of Operation: The methods of operation are chosen with a three-way switch which is found in the driver's cab:
- Switch position 0 = locomotive is turned off without power
- Switch position 1 = locomotive is turned off with lighting
- Switch position 2 = drive with lighting Cleaning:
Weight: 2,250 grams
Length over Buffer: 310mmDriving Power Supply: The locomotive is operated in direct current (DC) from 0-22 volts.
Features (upgraded)
- German Made
- Professional Upgrades
- Custom engineer
- Additional Graphics
- Painted details (see photos)
- Weather-resistant construction
- Opening cab doors
- Protected gearbox with seven pole Bühler motor
- 4 wheel drive and 6 power pickups
- Automatic directional lighting with headlight and tail light
- Multi-purpose sockets on rear of cab
- LGB Instruction Manual (click on link above to view)
- Original LGB instruction manual (click on link above to veiw)
- Original LGB box and packing
Review (click here to view)
Options (available from the Shourt Line)
- Phoenix Digital Sound System
- ESU MTS/DCC decoder with 11 Watt Digital Sound
- ESU fan powered smoke that matches loco speed and sound
- Remote controlled couplers
- Ceiling mounted speaker for Phoenix or 11 Watt ESU sound system (Shourt LIne Exclusive Mounting Kit)
- Professional Installation
Photos:
Original box, packing and manual - Made in Germany
Upgraded engineer, decals and painting
Bottom View of loco showing LGB 4 drive wheels and 1 traction tire and 6 point power pickup
Directional lighting head light & tail lights and interior light
Don't miss this rare German made LGB diesel loco now leaving the station!
Click here for detailed product information, review and larger photos
Questions? call 310-622-4431
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