Class 120.1 Electric Locomotive

Prototype

German Federal Railroad (DB) class 120 electric locomotive. Orient red basic paint scheme. Road number 120 120-1. The locomotive looks as it did starting in 1987.

Model

The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted. All four axles 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 and can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally. There are separately applied grab irons, UIC sockets, and roof conductor lines. The buffer height conforms to the NEM. Brake lines and prototype couplers to mount on the locomotive are included separately. Length over the buffers 22.1 cm / 8-11/16″.

Highlights

• First time including pantographs, which can be raised and lowered digitally.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Locomotive frame and body constructed of metal.
• Separately applied grab irons and UIC sockets on the ends.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.
• Digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
• DCC, mfx, and RailCom capable.