Class 120 Diesel Locomotive Model train

Prototype: German State Railroad (DR/GDR) class 120 diesel locomotive, also known under the nickname "Taigatrommel" / "Taiga Drum". The locomotive looks as it did starting in 1976. Road number 120 052.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, centrally mounted. Two axles powered in each truck using cardan shafts. Traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, the "Double 'A' Light" function is on. The cab lighting changes over with the direction of travel and can be controlled digitally. The engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has separately applied side grab irons. The end skirting can be swapped for close skirting. Length over the buffers approximately 20.2 cm / 7-15/16".

Highlights

• Completely new tooling.
• Buffer height adheres to the NEM.
• Locomotive frame and body constructed mostly of metal.
• Separately applied metal side grab irons.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
• RailCom-capable DCC/mfx digital decoder and a variety of light and sound functions included.
• Extensively designed trucks.
• Prototypical sound.

*There is a manufacturer's warranty on the part of the guarantor Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Stuttgarter Str. 55-57, 73033 Göppingen with a duration of 2 years. The corresponding warranty conditions can be found here.