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BR 65

Fleischmann · 4065 · H0

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Work performed

  • Complete mechanical cleaning
  • Gearbox servicing and lubrication
  • Removal of part of the original gearbox to install the upgraded gearbox supplied with the Faulhaber motor kit
  • Preparation of the frame for mounting the brushless motor
  • Installation of the brushless motor
  • Installation of the sound decoder inside the locomotive body
  • Installation of the speaker inside the locomotive boiler
  • Decoder CV configuration for operation with the brushless motor
  • Running-in and final testing

The analogue model was manually digitized and equipped with a new brushless motor, sound decoder and speaker. Smooth and quiet operation both without a load and under load. The authentic appearance of the model was preserved with no loss of body detail.