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The Trix 22567 is the analogue version of the SBB Eb 3/5 tank locomotive numbered 5818, popularly known as the 'Habersack'. Reproduced in HO scale for Era III, this release features black handrails as a characteristic detail and is designed to run on direct current (DC) without a decoder.
A Swiss tank locomotive with its own character
The Eb 3/5 is a class of tank locomotives that served in the SBB fleet for decades. In model form, a tank locomotive of this type has a compact but instantly recognisable presence: with no separate tender, the engine carries its own integrated tanks, giving it a distinctive silhouette quite different from a conventional steam locomotive with a separate tender. In an Era III consist with Swiss rolling stock, it fits naturally both at the head of a short train and in shunting scenes or secondary service workings.
Confirmed technical details
Reference 22567 corresponds to the analogue (GS, Gleichstrom) variant of this locomotive, manufactured around 2001. It runs on direct current and does not include any digital functions. The black handrails are the confirmed finishing detail for this specific version. No official Trix data is available regarding length or minimum radius for this exact reference.
On the layout and in the display case
As an individual tank locomotive, the Trix 22567 works well on layouts with moderate space, where its compact size allows it to fit in without overpowering the scene. In a display case, the Eb 3/5 5818 is an interesting choice for anyone building a Swiss Era III locomotive roster: it adds typological variety alongside larger tender steam locomotives, and its number and livery place it clearly within the history of SBB rolling stock.