HO Scale AC Diesel Locomotives

Prototype: German State Railroad (DR) class 120 diesel locomotive, also known as the "Taigatrommel" (Taiga Drum). Version with a Soviet-designed silencer. The locomotive looks as it did in 1973. Road number 120 323-1.

Highlights

  • The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.
  • Locomotive frame and body are constructed mostly of metal.
  • Separately applied metal side grab irons.
  • The cab lighting is digitally controllable.
  • The engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
  • "World of Operation" mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions included.
  • Meticulously designed trucks.



Model: The loco has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a centrally mounted high-performance motor. Two axles in each truck are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change end with the direction of travel; work conventionally, and are digitally controllable. The headlights at no. 1 and no. 2 ends can be turned off separately in digital operation. If the headlights at both ends are switched off, then the double-a light comes into play. Engineer's cab lighting changes ends with the direction of travel, digitally controllable. The engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Separately applied metal side grab irons. Front skirting can be replaced with closed front skirting. Length over buffers approx. 20.2 cm / 7-61⁄64".

Digital Functions

  ControlUnit MobileStation MobileStation 2 CentralStation 1/2 CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Engineer's cab lighting * * * * *
Diesel locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Low Pitch Horn * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Headlight(s): Cab2 End   * * * *
High Pitch Horn   * * * *
Headlight(s): Cab1 End   * * * *
Engine room lighting     * * *
High Pitch Horn     * * *
Blower motors     * * *
Compressor     * * *
Letting off air     * * *
SIFa warning sound     * * *
Low Pitch Horn         *
Switching maneuver         *
Sanding         *
Operating sounds         *
Replenishing diesel fuel         *
Sound of Couplers Engaging         *
Sound of uncoupling         *

* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

release
2026 New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Diesel Locomotives
era
Era IV (1970-1990)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn (East Germany))
Availability
3rd Qtr. 2026
our product code
39203
UPC/EAN
4001883392035
Related products
MARKLIN 46919
Scale: HO    Era: 4    
Country: Germany
our price
$314.96 USD
MSRP $350.00 USD
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