Product Features and Details
Model: Electric locomotive series 147 of the Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG). Epoch VI. Model with integrated load sensing digital decoder and true to the original sound from factory. Model in true to the original livery and lettering. In plane applied windows. Metal die cast chassis. 5 pole motor with flywheel. Drive on four axles and two traction tyres. Interface according to NEM 662 (Next18) to adapt a decoder. Coupler pocket according to NEM 355 standards and close coupling mechanism. White and red LED triple headlights that change with the direction of travel. The headlights can be partially or even entirely switched off with contact plates. The model has a illuminated train destination display true to the original.
Prototype: In May 2013, the Deutsche Bahn announced that it had signed a framework agreement with Bombardier, which is to supply up to 450 additional Traxx locomotives of various types. Based on this agreement 110 vehicles (designated as series 187.1) were delivered to the DB Cargo. 20 Traxx (that were modified P160AC3 locomotives) were designated as series 147 and delivered to the DB Regio.
