DBAG BR111 017-0 Bahnland Bayern Electric V (DCC-Sound)

DBAG BR111 017-0 Bahnland Bayern Electric V (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco 111 017-0 represents a Deutsche Bahn AG Class 111 electric locomotive in TT scale and Era V-VI. Finished in the distinctive blue and white Bahnland Bayern design and named “Maxl”, this detailed DCC sound model depicts the locomotive as a travelling advertisement for Bavaria's regional passenger services. It features finely detailed roof equipment, a multi-coloured engine room, five-pole motor, four driven axles, flywheel and two traction tyres. Directional LED lighting and switchable additional lighting functions provide an authentic operating appearance.

Features:

• Detailed DB AG 111 017-0 in Bahnland Bayern livery
• Named “Maxl” with distinctive blue and white design
• Next18 DCC sound decoder with switchable lighting functions
• Four driven axles with flywheel and two traction tyres
• Finely detailed roof equipment and multi-coloured engine room

Historical Background

The Class 111 was developed by Deutsche Bundesbahn as a versatile electric locomotive for passenger services, building on experience gained with the successful Class 110. The class became particularly important for regional and suburban passenger operations, where its performance and compatibility with push-pull trains made it well suited to intensive services.

Locomotive 111 017 was given the name “Maxl” and received the striking Bahnland Bayern design in the Bavarian state colours of blue and white. It served as a travelling advertisement for regional passenger transport in Bavaria. The design was initiated by the Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG), which plans, commissions, finances and monitors regional passenger rail services in Bavaria on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria.