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Fleischmann 7570015 N electric locomotive 243 354-8, DR, Ep.IV, DC-Sound


7570015 N E-Lok 243 354-8, DR, Ep.IV, DC-Sound

299.00 €

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Availability  :  on stock
    Delivery time: 1 ‐ 2 business days (Germany)
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Brand  :  Fleischmann
Model  :  MBS180433
Shipping Weight  :  0.16 kg
Unit  :  piece

Fleischmann 7570015 N electric locomotive 243 354-8, DR, Ep.IV, DC-Sound Product Details

Description

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 retired.

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. A factory-fitted sound decoder provides access to a wide range of light and sound functions. Thanks to a high-quality loudspeaker, the sound functions can impress with a clear, powerful and true-to-the-original sound.

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