Ellok klass 103 128-5 typ DB

Ellok klass 103 128-5 typ DB

Class 103.1 Electric Locomotive

Model
The body is made of plastic filled with metal for improved pulling power. The locomotive has a built-in digital decoder and sound generator for operation with DCC and Selectrix. It also has a motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights and marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. The headlights, marker lights, cab lighting, and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has a close coupler mechanism. It also has separately applied grab irons.The headlights and marker lights change over with the direction of travel in analog operation.Length over the buffers 122 mm / 4-13/16'.

Prototype
German Federal Railroad (DB) electric locomotive, road number 103 128-5. C-C wheel arrangement. Built starting in 1970. Use: TEE, EC and Intercity trains.

At the end of the Seventies, it became evident in the interim that the 3,115 kilometer / 1,947 mile first class only IC network at that time could also cover a large part of 2nd class long distance passenger service with its stops. The DB therefore decide

Cars to go with this locomotive can be found under item numbers 15459, 15460, and 15461.

Technical changes.Body made of plastic filled with metal.Digital sound with many functions.Warm white LEDs for lighting.