Arnold N DB Class 406 'ICE 3' (2011)
 
                    
                
                
            
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
 406002 heading towards Eschwieler in March 2014. ©IntercityImpress
                          406002 heading towards Eschwieler in March 2014. ©IntercityImpress
                        DB Class 406 'ICE 3'
 
                    
                    Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Arnold - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2011
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
            Manufacturer: Arnold - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2011
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
            
                
                    
                    Detailing
                
            
        
        | Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | Cylindrical vents Gangway corridor connectors Pantograph - High speed single arm Pantograph platform Roof-mounted electrical components | 
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | Glazing Window wipers | 
            
                
                    
                    Mechanical
                
            
        
        | Body Construction | Plastic with metal parts | 
| Chassis construction | Plastic & metal | 
| Coupling socket/mounting | Drawbar coupling | 
| Coupling type | Proprietary coupling between coaches. No end couplings. | 
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | 8 wheels | 
| Minimum radius | Radius 2 | 
| Separating the body from the chassis | Body clips off from chassis | 
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | Within chassis | 
| Working cosmetic features | Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        | DCC Capability: | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | 
| DCC speaker | Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) | 
| Motor location | End of chassis | 
| Motor type | Coreless with flywheel | 
| Power collection | 2 rail DC | 
| Working lights | Directional headlights & tail lights | 
 
                        