DB BR194 080-8 Electric Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound)

DB BR194 080-8 Electric Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound)

1:87 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• AC Sound Model
• Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Germany
• Decorated in DB company markings
• Best suited to 358mm radius curves
• First time as a model with lamps integrated into the front end
• Special features of the 194 080, such as the red flashing lights in the cab windows, correctly transferred to the model
• Cab rear wall and engine room interior in multiple colors
• Metal grab rails and handrails
• Signage additionally included as etched parts
• In digital operation with switchable headlights/taillights and cab lighting.

Details

The DRG Class E 94 was a powerful six-axle electric locomotive developed in the late 1930s for the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) to handle heavy freight trains on Germany’s electrified main lines and steep gradients. Its design focused on maximizing tractive effort and reliability, making it ideal for heavy goods traffic, especially on challenging routes like the Bavarian Alps and other mountainous corridors. The E 94 soon became known for its strength and distinctive appearance, earning the affectionate nickname “Electric loco with a very big heart” among railway workers and enthusiasts.

Built with a Co'Co' wheel arrangement (three powered axles per bogie) and robust electrical equipment operating from 15 kV AC overhead lines, the Class E 94 provided exceptional hauling power at moderate speeds. Its relatively low top speed compared with express passenger electrics underscored its freight focus, yet it delivered consistent performance in everyday heavy freight service.

Production continued through the 1940s and early 1950s, with many locomotives entering service with both the Deutsche Bundesbahn (West Germany) and the Deutsche Reichsbahn (East Germany) after World War II. Under later numbering schemes they were known as Class 194, and some remained in heavy freight use into the 1970s and 1980s as electrification expanded and newer freight locomotives arrived.