Piko 40843 DB Cargo BR152 Electric Locomotive V (DCC-Sound) N Gauge

DB Cargo BR152 Electric Locomotive V (DCC-Sound) 1:160 scale model produced by Piko. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection. Features: DCC Sound Model Best suited to Epoch V Model Railways This model mainly operates in Germany This model is decorated in DB company markings This model is best suited to 192mm radius curves Details The DB Class 152 is a high-performance electric freight locomotive developed to replace the older Class 150, providing greater power and reliability for heavy goods traffic. Construction began in December 1996, when Krauss-Maffei, acting as general contractor, delivered the first of 170 locomotives to Deutsche Bahn AG, with Siemens Verkehrstechnik supplying the electrical systems. Designed specifically for heavy freight operation, the Class 152 delivers a continuous power output of 6,400 kW, making it one of the most capable freight locomotives in Germany. Its robust design allows it to operate at a maximum permitted speed of 140 km/h, combining high tractive effort with operational flexibility for long-distance and regional freight duties. The Class 152 has become a workhorse of modern German freight operations, hauling everything from bulk commodities to intermodal trains across electrified main lines.