Description
DR BR120 323-1 Diesel Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound)
1:87 scale model produced by Marklin. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.
Features:
AC Sound Model
Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
This model mainly operates in Germany
This model is decorated in DR company markings
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.
āWorld of Operationā mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions included.
Meticulously designed trucks.
Details
The DB Class 120 is a landmark electric locomotive that marked a major advance in German railway technology. Introduced in the 1970s and 1980s by Deutsche Bundesbahn, it was designed as a universal locomotive capable of handling both fast passenger and heavy freight services on electrified main lines. What made the Class 120 truly innovative was its three-phase asynchronous traction motors controlled by onboard electronicsātechnology well ahead of its timeāwhich provided smooth acceleration, high reliability and excellent adhesion across a wide speed range.
Built with a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the Class 120 delivered strong continuous power and achieved a top speed of 200 km/h, allowing it to haul express passenger trains as well as freight consists without compromise. The locomotiveās modern cab design and advanced control systems foreshadowed the future of electric traction in Germany and influenced later generations of high-performance locomotives across Europe.
Class 120 locomotives were widely used on high-speed InterCity services, regional expresses and heavy freight trains, becoming a familiar sight on electrified corridors in the decades after their introduction. They helped bridge the gap between traditional locomotive designs and the sophisticated electronic traction systems that dominate mainline railroading today.