Bulletin: RhB Schöma Tm2/2 115-120

Manufacturer: ESU, Item number: S0389, Version: V1-R1

To modernize the shunting operation, the Rhaetian Railway RhB ordered ten diesel-hydraulic shunting tractors from the German manufacturer Schöma. The vehicles are very similar to the 420 CT 4H type purchased from RACO from 1991. The second series, comprising six vehicles, was put into operation by the RhB with track numbers 115-120. The two-axle vehicles are powered by a six-cylinder Cummins QSX diesel engine with an impressive 336 kW, which transfers its power to a three-speed converter transmission. The locomotives are stationed at larger stations such as Thusis, Ilanz or Davos. Due to a modified cooling system, the vehicles have a greater overall length than the first series locomotives, which also came from Schöma. With a maximum speed of 60 km/h, the tractors can also prove themselves in front of light local freight trains. An eddy current brake that acts almost to a standstill enables wear-free deceleration.

KeyFunctionsSound slotsVolume CVsVolume values
F0front light
F1sound on/off1, 2259, 267240, 150
F2air horn3275160
F3apply/release spring brake28475128
F4radio conversation #1 (shunting distance)7307128
F5heavy load
F6acceleration/brake time, shunting mode/shunting speed
F7curve squeal15371100
F8AUX#1
F9compressed air let off3149990
F10radio conversation #24283128
F11coupler clank831580
F12coasting
F13apply/release brake (automatically)3049185
F14vacuum pump (3 steps / push the function button twice to step into the next step)2948365
F15esu smoke generator
F16open / close cab door1234790
F17brake function 1 (with brake valve sound)2444380
F18radio conversation #310331128
F19radio conversation #413355128
F20radio conversation #514363128
F21radio conversation #616379128
F22radio conversation #718395128
F23radio conversation #819403128
F249radio conversation #920411128
F25radio conversation #1021419128
F26sound fader
F27disable brake squeal sound
F28radio conversation #1122427128
F29radio conversation #1223435128
F30sanding valve2545140
F31automatic vigilance device27467128

Make sure that index CV31 is set to 16 and index CV32 is set to 1 before changing a volume CV.