I bought the ChrisTrains NS Traxx mainly for the NMBS Class 28 wich is also used for freight. To be honest, I haven't even try the wagons, I have deleted them and also the NS engines. This NS Traxx is clearly not a generic Traxx (BTW vR BR 189 only have PZB/LZB even if it's supposed to have other safty systems). It was made to be used for the NL IC train in sandwich composition (so with a Traxx at each end).
What is wrong if you want to drive NMBS Class as a standard freight engine on any route :
- AFB limits the traction to 300 KN according to previous answers (300 KN / 2 due to only one engine), so heavy train have very slow acceleration. So drive without ?
- Without AFB, traction with a single engine soars to an unrealistic 600 KN on screen. Wheels slip all time. Handling the power with T- / const / T+ is very tricky.
In both case, it's not enjoyable...
What is wrong in any case
- Amper display did not change according to line voltage up to 2750 A with 15 kV (max is about 600 A with 15 Kv).
So don't buy the NS Class 186 and ICRmh wagons if you want a generic or a DE Traxx MS. This is supposed to be used as a bundle with ICRmh on NS routes or you will be (very) desapoointed. I have not purchased a bad engine, I have purchased a specific engine for an expected generic/multipurpose one... vR have a Traxx MS planned (no more information about model 185 or 186) and it should be more *german friendly*.