Analog Basic | AC Dig Extra | DC Dig Extra | |
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Driving function | X | X | X |
Light change | X | X | X |
Tail lights separately switchable | X 1) | X | X |
Driver cabin lighting | X 1) | X | X |
Shunting lights | X 1) | X | X |
Long-distance headlights | X 1) | X | X |
Light setting programmable for analogue operation | X | X | X |
Digital interface | PluX22 | PluX22 | PluX22 |
Decoder | X | X | X |
Sound | X | X | |
Energy storage | X 2) | X 2) | |
Driven fan motor | X | X | |
Digital Coupling (NEM-standard coupling) | X | X | |
Locomotive Card | X | ||
Additional information |
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1) Function only available in digital mode
2) Storage capacitor for interruption-free travel in sections without current or on soiled tracks
SGL is a registered trademark.
After a short development time, Voith Turbo Lokomotivtechnik presented the first sample of the Gravita® family at InnoTrans 2008. Five different performance classes are projected, from the four-axle Gravita® 20BB to the "chicks", which go by the name Gravita® 5BB and which have only two axles. Although the vehicle had only existed as a prototype and was not yet widely tested, DB Schenker decided on more than 130 locomotives for the Gravita® 10BB in its 2007 bid invitation. By now, the units of the Gravita® 10BB are in use on German rail tracks. The designated DB machines are produced and in use nationwide under the series designation BR 260. Apart from Northrail, another 5 locomotives went to Switzerland. Continuing this success, the larger sister in this series, the Gravita® 15D, was shown in Berlin in 2010. Although only 1.2 m longer than the Gravita® 10BB, it produces up to 1,800kW, making it as suitable for line service as it is for shunting. All locomotives built by Voith Turbo Lokomotivtechnik are also suited for multi-led traction with each other.