Marklin 39993 DB E94 026 Electric Locomotive III (~AC-Sound) HO Gauge

DB E94 026 Electric Locomotive III (~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 III Model Railways This model mainly operates in Germany This model is decorated in DB company markings A classic version of the German Crocodile. Especially intricate metal construction. Many separately applied details. Prototypical tooling changes in the area of the roof and nose sections. The approach lights can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting is digitally controllable. World of Operation mfx+ decoder with extensive operating and sound functions. A buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted. Details The DRG Class E 94 was a powerful six-axle electric locomotive developed in the late 1930s for the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) to handle heavy freight trains on Germany’s electrified main lines and steep gradients. Its design focused on maximizing tractive effort and reliability, making it ideal for heavy goods traffic, especially on challenging routes like the Bavarian Alps and other mountainous corridors. The E 94 soon became known for its strength and distinctive appearance, earning the affectionate nickname “Electric loco with a very big heart” among railway workers and enthusiasts. Built with a Co'Co' wheel arrangement (three powered axles per bogie) and robust electrical equipment operating from 15 kV AC overhead lines, the Class E 94 provided exceptional hauling power at moderate speeds. Its relatively low top speed compared with express passenger electrics underscored its freight focus, yet it delivered consistent performance in everyday heavy freight service. Production continued through the 1940s and early 1950s, with many locomotives entering service with both the Deutsche Bundesbahn (West Germany) and the Deutsche Reichsbahn (East Germany) after World War II. Under later numbering schemes they were known as Class 194, and some remained in heavy freight use into the 1970s and 1980s as electrification expanded and newer freight locomotives arrived.