Roco 71224 - Electric locomotive BR 180, DB AG, DCC Sound

Roco 71224 - Electric locomotive BR 180, DB AG, DCC Sound

Model details

Electric locomotive series 180 of the Deutsche Bahn.

Completely new design!

Model in finely detailed design with many separately attached plug-in parts
Completely newly developed pantographs with innovative fastening
Elaborate design of the roof area and the fan blades with a clear view
Delicate design of the bogies and the spoked wheels
With enclosed track sweepers and air tanks in a closed form for a true-to-scale display case
Driver's cab and control panel lighting as well as engine room lighting
Newly developed "Dynamic Sound" package for even better deep sound with two loudspeakers

In the 1980s, the DR purchased electric dual-system locomotives in order to simplify the constantly growing traffic and operational processes in cross-border traffic between the GDR and Czechoslovakia. Due to the lack of experience in the field of dual-system technology (GDR: AC voltage 15 kV/16⅔ Hz, ČSSR: DC voltage 3 kV) and the full capacity of the electric locomotive manufacturer LEW in Hennigsdorf, the machines were built on the basis of the ČSD ES 499.1 series. However, the Škoda locomotive factory had not yet built a machine for the AC system 15 kV/16⅔ Hz, so the parts of the AC section were supplied from the GDR. Due to the requirements of the ČSD, Škoda thus received a double order with 15 BR 372 locomotives and 20 BR 230 locomotives for the DR. At DB AG, the machines, with an hourly output of 3,260 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h, were reclassified as BR 180.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	Roco
Item number:	71224
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	9005033712242
Product Type:	Electric locomotive
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	Br 180
Company number:	180
Railway company:	Deutsche Bahn AG
country:	EN
epoch:	VI
Metal model:	partly made of metal
grinder:	No
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DCC Sound
interface:	PluX22 (NEM658)
Digital decoder:	Yes (ZIMO MS450P22)
Energy storage:	available
engine:	5-pole motor
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Number of driven axles:	4
Traction tires:	2
Length over buffer:	193mm
Minimum radius:	358mm
coupling:	Shaft NEM 362 with KK kinematics
digital coupling:	No
Interior design:	equipped with interior furnishings
Interior lighting:	Yes
Driver's cab lighting:	Yes
Headlight:	LED headlight
Sound:	Yes
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE 67942834