Class 103 Electric Locomotive Model train

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 103 electric locomotive. Version with "short" cabs, single-arm pantographs, end skirting, and buffer cladding. Crimson/beige basic paint scheme. Road number 103 152-5. The locomotive looks as it did starting in 1979.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted. Two axles in each truck powered using cardan shafts. Traction tires. 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 Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is a double A light function. Cab lighting changes over with the direction of travel. It and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. There are many separately applied control wheel imitations in the cabs, grab irons, windshield wipers, UIC sockets, and roof conductors. The buffer height conforms to the NEM. Brake lines, sockets, steps, prototype couplers, and close skirting are included separately for installation on the locomotive. Length over the buffers approximately 22.4 cm / 8-13/16".

Highlights

• Cab and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Separately applied control wheel imitations in the cabs.
• Locomotive frame and body constructed of metal.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.
• Digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
• DCC, mfx, and RailCom capable.

*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.