Novelty 2026: Shaped version of the BR 103 as the long version of
the DB AG in Era V. Even more than 50 years after their
introduction, the legendary cult locomotives of the BR 103 remain
visual highlights on German railway lines thanks to their timeless
appearance, attracting a lot of attention. The model impresses
equally with a heavy die-cast metal frame with finely detailed
body, finest paintwork and printing, and delicate metal
pantographs. The five-pole, ball-bearing motor ensures excellent
running characteristics together with two flywheels. The LED lights
change direction-dependently white/red and, like the cab interior
lighting, can be digitally switched via a PluX22 decoder. The model
has a PluX22 digital interface according to NEM 658 and is prepared
for simple retrofitting with sound and the largest possible
speaker. Brake hoses for retrofitting are included.
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