Roco 71223 electric locomotive BR 180, DB AG, Ep. VI

Roco 71223 electric locomotive BR 180, DB AG, Ep. VI Product Details

Description

In the 1980s, the DR procured electric dual-system locomotives to simplify the steadily growing traffic and operations in cross-border traffic between the GDR and Czechoslovakia. Due to the lack of experience in the field of dual-system technology (GDR: AC 15 kV/16⅔ Hz, ČSSR: DC 3 kV) and full capacity utilization at the electric locomotive manufacturer LEW in Hennigsdorf, the machines were based on the ČSD series ES 499.1. However, the Škoda locomotive factory had not yet built a machine for the AC 15 kV/16⅔ Hz system, so the parts for the AC part were supplied from the GDR. The demand of the ČSD resulted in a double order for Škoda with 15 locomotives BR 372 and 20 locomotives BR 230 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 re-designated BR 180.

German Federal Railroad class 160 electric locomotive.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Power system: 2L direct current
• Railroad management: DB AG
• Era: VI
• Dimensional drawing: LüP / length over buffers
• Dimension [mm]: 193
• Minimum radius [mm]: 358
• ELectrical interface: Traction units PluX22
• Additional light function: Yes
• Tip light: 3-tip light, 2-tail light, direction-dependent
• LED headlights: Yes
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Driven axles: 4
• Coupling: NEM shaft 362 with KK kinematics
• Flywheel mass: Yes
• Model in finely detailed design with many separately applied plug-in parts
• Completely newly developed pantographs with innovative fastening system
• Elaborate design of the roof area as well as the fan lamellas with unobstructed view
• Filigree design of the bogies as well as the spoked wheels
• With enclosed railroad clearers and air reservoirs in closed form for prototypical display in a showcase
• Train closing signal can be switched by means of a DIP switch
• Age recommendation: from 14 years