Moving vehicle range coming from Viessmann in 1/87 scale

[Mike Harvey]

One of the 2022 announcements from Viessmann is their CarMotion range based on motorised trucks (from the Kibri range?) with built lighting, beacons, etc. which follow a magnetised strip in the road. Control is by road based magnets, magnetic wand, and infra red handset, with effects being programmable. Should be available during the course of 2022. They also have a RailMotion range and some dubious scenic items with sound, lighting and motion, such as the "love mobil".

 

The launch range is listed here.

https://viessmann-modell.com/en/product-range/gauge-h0/carmotion/

 

Item 8010 has a full description of the features.

 

https://viessmann-modell.com/en/product-range/new-items/2773/h0-mb-actros-3-axle-dump-truck-with-rotating-flashing-lights-basic-functional-model?c=595

 

There is a 2022 range launch video which is not very informative unless you understand German. Commentary begins around 35 minutes with some product movement from 42 minutes.

 

https://youtu.be/G2XYqAzBX6E

 

On further viewing it looks like there is infra-red distance control to prevent vehicles colliding with one in front.

Edited February 6, 2022 by Mike Harvey
Added comment

[HLT 0109]

Interesting.  Not having progressed beyond O level (yes, 1950s) German, I enjoyed the last two minutes most!

 

Harold.

[PaulRhB]

The braking and acceleration certainly seem better than the Faller ones I’ve seen so let’s hope they do some smaller vehicles too.