DBAG BR182 Electric Locomotive VI

DBAG BR182 Electric Locomotive VI

Details:

The Roco BR 182 represents a Deutsche Bahn AG multi-system electric locomotive in TT scale and Era VI. This newly developed, finely detailed model features numerous separately fitted components and a multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall. Designed for both freight and passenger services, it is equipped with a five-pole motor, four driven axles, flywheel and two traction tyres. Directional LED lighting provides three white headlights and two red tail lights, while a Next18 interface allows digital conversion.

Features:

• Detailed DB AG Class 182 in TT scale
• Suitable for freight and passenger train operation
• Five-pole motor with four driven axles and flywheel
• Multi-coloured driver's cab rear wall and separately fitted details
• Directional LED lighting with Next18 interface

Historical Background

The DB AG Class 182 is a multi-system electric locomotive based on the Siemens ES64U2 design. Deutsche Bahn acquired 25 locomotives after the originally planned Class 152 could not receive the necessary approval for operation in Austria. The Class 182 therefore provided DB with a locomotive capable of cross-border operation on suitable European railway networks.

Despite its high performance, the Class 182 was initially used mainly in freight traffic. By 2009, DB Schenker had received other Austria-compatible locomotives, including members of the Class 185 family. During 2011, all 25 Class 182 locomotives were transferred to DB Regio, where they became increasingly associated with passenger services.