DBAG BR101 110 55yr IC Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

DBAG BR101 110 55yr IC Electric Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

Details:

Celebrate 55 years of German InterCity rail travel with this exclusive ROCO and FLEISCHMANN electric locomotive, specially designed in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn. Featuring an elaborate commemorative livery inspired by the ‘55 Years of InterCity’ anniversary, this special-edition model pays tribute to one of Germany’s most significant long-distance railway services. Complete with special packaging and produced as a collector’s item, this unique locomotive is an ideal addition to European model railway layouts and collections celebrating the history of Deutsche Bahn.

Features:

• DCC Sound Fitted Model
• Elaborate ‘55 Years of InterCity’ anniversary livery with detailed printing.
• Exclusive special-edition model developed in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn.
• Supplied in specially designed commemorative packaging.
• Exclusive ROCO and FLEISCHMANN release, ideal for InterCity enthusiasts and railway collectors.

Historical Background

Introduced in 1971, the German InterCity network transformed long-distance rail travel, connecting major cities and regions with comfortable, high-quality express services. Over 55 years, InterCity became an iconic part of Germany's railway history, introducing innovations that helped shape modern passenger travel and paved the way for services such as the ICE.

The InterCity 1 trains, together with Class 101 electric locomotives and Class 218 diesel locomotives used in long-distance services, became familiar sights across the German railway network. As this chapter draws to a close in autumn 2026, the ‘55 Years of InterCity’ commemorative locomotive celebrates the service's enduring legacy. This special model offers railway enthusiasts a lasting tribute to more than five decades of German long-distance railway history.