HO Scale AC Electric Locomotives

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.

Highlights

  • Another Märklin classic.
  • Cab and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
  • Separately applied control wheel imitations in the cabs.
  • Locomotive frame and body constructed of metal.
  • mfx+ digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
  • Buffer height conforms to the NEM.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ 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. The roof equipment is detailed with new tooling for the type DBS 54 pantographs. The pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally. 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".

  Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Engineer's cab lighting * * * * *
Electric locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Locomotive whistle * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Interior lights   * * * *
Headlights locomotive end 2 off   * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver   * * * *
Switching range + switching light     * * *
Headlights locomotive end 1 off     * * *
Blower motors     * * *
Compressor     * * *
Letting off Air     * * *
Coupler sounds     * * *
Station Announcements     * * *
Conductor's Whistle         *
SIFA warning sound         *
Sanding         *
Rail Joints         *
Grade crossing         *
Surrounding sounds         *

We fully test & inspect every locomotive before it ships to you.
release
2024 New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Electric Locomotives
era
Era IV (1970-1990)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn)
Availability
2nd Qtr. 2024
our product code
39151
UPC/EAN
4001883391519
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