Description

Electric locomotive 101 003 of the Deutsche Bahn.

– Version in oriental red paint
– In digital operation with switchable shunting light and individually switchable headlight or tail light
– Suitable for Interregio sets, item no. 6260024, 6260025

The Deutsche Bahn Class 101 was the successor to the tried and tested but technically outdated Class 103 and was equipped with the latest technology. The three-phase asynchronous motors with individual axle drive had a continuous output of 6,400 kW and a starting tractive effort of 300 kN. This enabled it to reach a top speed of 220 km/h. A total of 145 Class 101 locomotives were put into service from summer 1996 to the end of 1999. The first three locomotives were painted in the oriental red color scheme.