H0 Märklin 39133 electric locomotive Class 151 of Deutsche Bahn AG. Traffic red color. Operating number 151 035-3. Operating condition since 2009 MfX DCC digital sound.

H0 Märklin 39133 Electric Locomotive Class 151 of Deutsche Bahn AG. Traffic red base color. Operating number 151 035-3. Operating condition since 2009 MfX DCC digital sound

Electric Locomotive Class 151

In the late 1960s, Deutsche Bundesbahn recognized that the standard locomotives of Classes 140 and 150 were insufficient to meet the increasing traffic demands. The former were too weak (BR 140), while the latter were too slow (BR 150). A new type of locomotive was needed. What the engineers then put on the tracks was, simply put, a "six-axle 140". However, the frame and bogies were based on Class 103. The new machine was classified as Class 151. With 170 units, it shaped the image of heavy freight trains. Initially, the locomotives wore the beautiful chrome oxide green livery before switching to the elegant ocean blue/beige. Eventually, they appeared after their orient red phase in bright traffic red and with single-arm pantographs instead of the original catenary collector. In this outfit, they were actively in service with DB Cargo until the end of their days in summer 2024. Model railroaders, on the other hand, can allow the 151 a significantly longer service life.

Prototype: Electric Locomotive Class 151 of Deutsche Bahn AG. Traffic red base color. Operating number 151 035-3. Operating condition since 2009.

Highlights

• Design variant for the correct representation of the epoch VI variant.

• Newly constructed single-arm pantographs.

• Pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally.

• Many separately applied details.

• Separately applied wheel imitations.

• Cab and machine room lighting can be switched digitally.

• Start-up light can be switched digitally.

• Digital decoder mfx+ with extensive operational and sound functions.

• Chassis and locomotive case made of metal.

• Buffer height according to NEM.

• With buffer storage to bridge short powerless sections.

Model: With digital decoder mfx+ and extensive sound functions. Regulated high-performance drive with a flywheel, centrally mounted. Each two axles in each bogie driven via cardan. Traction tires. Direction-dependent changing three-light front signal and two red tail lights conventionally operated, digitally switchable. Front signal on locomotive sides 2 and 1 can each be switched off digitally. Double-A-light function. Cab lighting changes with the direction of travel, and machine room lighting can be switched digitally. Additionally, a start-up light can be switched digitally depending on the direction of travel. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs (LED). With buffer storage. Detailed roof structures with newly designed single-arm pantographs. Pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally. Many separately applied parts such as wheel imitations, grab bars, sandboxes, UIC sockets, and roof lines. Buffer height according to NEM. Brake lines, screw couplings, and various sockets are included as separately attachable parts. Length over buffers 22.4 cm.

Matching freight cars can be found in the Märklin H0 range under item number 46670 or with other operating numbers in the Trix H0 range under item number 24182, with a note regarding the required replacement wheelsets. This model can be found in DC version in the Trix H0 range under item number 25652.

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