Model: The locomotive features a die-cast metal frame compatible with the 16984 mfx/DCC digital function decoder. It includes interior lighting with maintenance-free LEDs that can be controlled digitally. The special coupler can be separated. The total length over the buffers is 174 mm. Prototype: 996 257 and 998 069 rail bus side cars (VB) as the DB Regio (DB AG) bicycle express known as the Ulmer Spatz, built from 1955. Use: in local service (branch lines). Condition around 2008.