Brawa 70127 H0 steam locomotive 012, DB, Ep. IV, AC-Sound

Are you looking for an AC steam locomotive with digital sound for your Era IV layout?

The Brawa 70127 H0 steam locomotive BR 012 of the German Federal Railroad shows the famous 012 100-4 in the condition from April 1974 - one of the last scheduled express locomotives in West Germany. With a factory-installed digital decoder including sound, LED lighting and outstanding detailing, this model meets the highest demands in AC operation.

Model information & technical data

The model is designed on a scale of 1:87 for H0 gauge and measures 277.50 mm over buffers. It is designed for the 3-wire alternating current system (AC) and is digitized at the factory with a sound function. The locomotive has a PluX22 interface as well as LED light change in white and interior lighting.

Technology & running characteristics

The drive is in the tender for the best tractive power and running characteristics. The connection between the locomotive and tender is made using a close coupling, and a splitter-guided NEM shaft is installed at the tender end. The model runs extremely smoothly thanks to single axle bearings made of metal and a true-to-scale wheelbase. Recommended minimum radius: from R 420 mm.

Detailing & equipment

The locomotive has oil firing, new construction cylinders, roller bearings, Atlas turntables, emergency oil shut-off rods on the tender, wheel flange lubrication pump and a high chimney with attachment. An openwork ingot frame made of die-cast zinc, spoked wheels, filigree metal driving and coupling rods as well as a detailed internal engine emphasize the high degree of prototypical fidelity.

Prototype: The 012 100-4 - DB's last steam locomotive legend

The 012 100-4 was based at Rheine depot from 1971 to 1975 and hauled express trains to Emden and Norddeich-Mole. As one of the last operational oil express locomotives, it marked the end of steam-powered trains on the DB. The locomotive was later preserved as a museum and remained operational until 2005 - an icon of Era IV.

For discerning model railroaders with an AC layout and a sense of historical precision

This locomotive is the perfect choice for anyone who values authentic design, precise engineering and an impressive soundscape - ideal for prototypical express train operation on your Märklin-compatible layout.

Features:

• Track gauge: H0
• Length over buffers: 277.50 mm
• Power system: 3L alternating current (AC)
• Digital: yes
• Sound: yes
• Interface: PluX22
• Lighting: LED, white light change
• Interior lighting: yes
• Drive: in the tender
• Close coupler between locomotive and tender
• Coupling system: NEM with close coupling kinematics
• Bar frame, wheels, axle bearings: Die-cast zinc / metal
• Prototype features: Oil firing, new construction cylinder, roller bearings, high chimney, emergency shut-off rods
• Road number: 012 100-4
• Railroad depot: Rheine
• Era: IV
• Recommended minimum radius: from R 420 mm

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Color: Black
• Electricity System: AC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Steam loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.

Achtung! Maßstabs- und originalgetreue Kleinmodelle sowie Elektrozubehör für erwachsene Sammler. Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 14 Jahren

Zum Betrieb des vorliegenden Produkts darf als Spannungsquelle nur ein nach VDE 0570-2-7/DIN EN 61558-2-7 gefertigter Spielzeug-Transformator verwendet werden.