Electric locomotive 194 178 in ocean blue beige of the DB, Era IV.
Prototype condition around 1982, LokSound, pantograph drive, DC/AC

The six-axle locomotives, often referred to as German crocodiles due to their articulated three-part design, are now being commemorated by ESU in H0.

• First ESU model of the rebuilt series
• 31124 with modified front ends, modified side walls, and new roof equipment

The ESU model features a finely detailed metal body and front ends also made of metal. Numerous separately applied parts made of metal and plastic convey the powerful impression of the prototype in the model. The epoch-appropriate differences between the locomotives are naturally reflected in the metal chassis. Notable are the different number of sandboxes, the reproduction of wooden and metal steps on the roof, and of course the design of the lamps. It goes without saying that the lamps are freestanding.
The delicate pantographs can be remotely controlled to raise and lower individually from the central unit. The shunting lights (single lamp on both sides) and the driver's cab lighting can be switched separately.

A highlight of the Era IV locomotive is the start-up lights retrofitted by the DB on the right side in the direction of travel at the outer ends of the middle frame section, which can be switched separately. The locomotive is also equipped with sensors for situational sounds in curves, a LokSound V4.0 M4 decoder with two speakers, and an energy storage unit that ensures safe operation even on dirty tracks or long switch tracks.
Thanks to RailCom Plus functionality, the locomotive automatically registers with compatible central units (e.g., ESU ECoS). The proven universal electronics with plug slider and universal wheelsets found in other ESU locomotives are also present in the E94.
The LokSound decoder naturally reproduces the original sounds of the E94. To ensure sufficient space for the speaker and its sound capsule, each bogie contains a compact bell-armature motor with a flywheel that drives two axles. Four traction tires ensure that the locomotive delivers its power to the rails. For perfect current collection, the middle axles are sprung.