Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also features a controlled, high-performance motor with a centrally mounted flywheel. Four axles are powered through cardan shafts. It has traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change ends with the direction of travel; they operate conventionally and are digitally controllable. The long-distance headlights and cab lighting can be controlled separately in digital operation. The headlights at ends 1 and 2 can be turned off separately in digital operation. The locomotive has the “double A” light function. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. A 2-pole coupling fitted into the NEM pocket at locomotive end 2 serves as an electrical connection to car 1 from the ICE express train passenger car set, item 42933. A normal close coupler head is fitted into the NEM pocket at locomotive end 1. Length over buffers is 21.9 cm / 8-5/8".

This locomotive can only be fully utilized in conjunction with the ICE express train passenger car set, item 42930, due to the 2-pole current-conducting coupler between the locomotive and car. For technical reasons, this locomotive is not designed for use with different passenger or freight cars. To use the pickup shoe changeover feature between the class 101 and the two ICE express train passenger car sets, please refer to the instructions.

Only the two ICE express train passenger car sets, items 42933 and 42934, are provided to form a prototypical 8-piece train unit for this class 101 electric locomotive.

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