The Siemens Venture is the latest generation of medium-distance passenger railcars for North America. Constructed by Siemens Mobility in California, the Venture cars currently see use on Amtrak® state-supported services in the midwest and California, while VIA Rail Canada™ has introduced the series on corridor services in eastern Canada. The Bachmann Venture Cars have been developed in collaboration with Siemens, using original design documentation to ensure prototypical accuracy. This VIA Rail Canada™ Cab Car features dual-mode DCC for sound and lighting that will function on both DCC and DC railroads.
Features Include:
- Fully furnished and lighted interiors
- Road-specific exterior configurations
- Separately-applied details
- Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers
- Blackened machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Optional Close-couplers included
- Performs best on 22" radius curves or greater
- TCS WOWSound® equipped for sound and lighting control on DCC or DC railroads
- Functioning LED headlights, ditch lights, marker lights, auxiliary light, and passenger compartment lighting
- Cab Car sounds including horn, bell, English/French station announcements, and brake effects
