Fleischmann 7560015 N electric locomotive 243 354-8, DR, Ep.IV

About the original: The class 243 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn is an electric locomotive that was developed for use in all areas of train operation. This was done in 1982 with the construction of a prototype, which was extensively tested before a total of 646 production units were built from 1984-91. After the class 243 had proven itself in all areas of operation at the DR, 2 units were sent to the Bundesbahn in Freiburg and Düsseldorf for testing. As the tests there were also successful, the DB leased 150 locomotives, which now operated in the FRG under the class number 143. With the unification of the railroads in 1994, the series was used throughout Germany in a wide variety of areas. As of April 2016, over 300 locomotives had already been scrapped. The main reason for this was the lightweight construction, which caused the locomotive body to buckle even in minor accidents, often resulting in total damage. The BR 143 also had difficulties with new tenders, as it is quite slow with a top speed of 120 km/h and does not have a regenerative brake. As of November 2018, 146 units were still in operation, mostly in S-Bahn services, e.g. in Dresden, Halle (Saale) and Nuremberg, on the Taunus network between Frankfurt (Main) and Limburg (Lahn) and at Regio Nordost in Rostock, Cottbus and Berlin. The original 53 DB Cargo locomotives have now all been taken out of service.

About the model: With this replica of the class 243, Fleischmann offers a visually and technically convincing model. The appearance corresponds to the operating condition of the late 1980s, with the dark red color scheme and the corresponding DR lettering. The filigree representation of various details ensures that the model looks extremely true to the original, despite the small scale. The details range from the roof, with accurately replicated pantographs and other components of the roof electronics, to the precisely reproduced locomotive body and the running gear with its many intricate components such as springs, cables and rods. In addition to its appearance, the model also impresses with its sophisticated technology. This includes a 3-pole motor with flywheel mass, which ensures excellent running characteristics and great power transmission to all 4 axles of the model. It has an interface in accordance with NEM 651, which makes it easy to retrofit a digital decoder. This provides access to the large number of light and sound functions.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Fleischmann
• Category: Electric locomotives
• Gauge: N
• Railroad company: DR
• Era: IV
• Power system: Direct current (DC)
• Motor: 3-pole motor with flywheel mass
• Powered axles: 4
• Digital: no
• Interface: NEM 651
• Sound: no
• Lighting: Light change red/white
• Minimum radius: 192mm
• Length over buffers: 104mm
• Coupling: Coupling shaft according to NEM 355 with KK kinematics
• Light source: LED
• Color: red

Specs:

• Gauge: N
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Color: Red
• Electricity System: DC
• Digital: No
• sound: No
• News: 2024
• Type: Electric loco

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