Electric locomotive class 180 of Deutsche Bahn

• Model in finely detailed design with many separately attached plug-in parts
• Completely newly developed pantographs with innovative fastening
• Elaborate design of the roof area and the fan louvers with a clear view
• Filigree design of the bogies and the spoked wheels
• With included track sweepers and air tanks for a true-to-prototype display
• Engineer's cab and control panel lighting as well as engine room lighting
• Great gift for locomotive fans

In the 1980s, the DR acquired electric dual-system locomotives in order to simplify the constantly growing traffic and operational processes in cross-border traffic between the GDR and Czechoslovakia. Due to the lack of experience in the field of dual-system technology and the full capacity utilization of the electric locomotive manufacturer LEW in Hennigsdorf, the locomotives were based on the ČSD ES 499.1 series.

However, the Škoda locomotive factory had not yet built a locomotive for the 15 kV/16⅔ Hz AC system, so the AC components were supplied from the GDR. Due to the requirements of the ČSD, Škoda received a double order for 15 BR 372 locomotives and 20 BR 230 locomotives for the DR. At DB AG, the locomotives, with an hourly output of 3,260 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h, were reclassified as BR 180.

Technical data 

• Electrics:
  • Power system: 2L direct current
• Interfaces: Electrical interface for traction vehicles PluX22
• Lighting: 
  • Headlights: 3 headlights, direction-dependent / 2 taillights, direction-dependent
  • Interior lighting: LED; digitally switchable; Driver's cab and engine room lighting
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling mechanism
• Decoder:
  • Digital decoder: PluX22
  • Decoder type: MS450P22
  • Sound quality: 16 bit

Dimensions: 193 mm

Number of axles with traction tires: 1

Number of driven axles: 4

Railway administration: Deutsche Bahn AG (from 1994)

Epoch: VI

Gauge: H0

Scope of delivery

• 1 x Electric locomotive series 180 of the Deutsche Bahn
• Track sweeper and air tank
• 1 x Operating instructions