Product Features and Details
Prototype: Electric locomotive series 151 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn.
Model: design in chromeoxyd green livery with black frame and scissor pantographs of the epoch V. The locomotives of the series 151 were procured for the heavy freight train service starting in 1972. It is the follow up series to the series 150 that was produced up until 1973. The machines have a sustained power output of 5,982 kW and reach a top speed of 120 km/h. They are also licensed to operate in the rail net of the ÖBB. seperately attached plug-in parts that are partially etched. low flanges. with digital coupling. LED lighting
Model & Prototype Information
The German Class 151 heavy electric freight locomotives were built for German Federal Railway between 1972 and 1978. They were built as a replacement for the ageing Class 150's, in order to cope with the increased requirements of this type of locomotive, in particular the desire of a 120 km/h (75 mph) top speed. On the 21st of November 1972 the first locomotive, 151001, was delivered by AEG and Krupp. It was followed by 11 further pilot locomotives, which were extensively tested before the main order was built. Altogether 170 locomotives were ordered, which were based at first in Hagen and Nuremberg. Originally the Class 151 was also suitable for passenger service, however at present it is not possible because they are not fitted with safety equipment. Some engines were fitted with automatic coupling (type unicupler A69e) to haul heavy ore-trains.
Technical Data:
* Top Speed 120 km/h
* Power Output 8,432 hp
* Locomotive Weight 118 t
* Lenght 1949 cm (63 feet)
