Electric locomotive 230 003 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn

Rich detailing on the model with many separately applied plug-in parts
Elaborate roof design with authentic pantographs
In digital operation with separately switchable headlights/taillights

In the 1980s, the DR purchased electric dual-system locomotives to enhance its ability to manage cross-border traffic operations and the steadily growing traffic volume on the lines between the GDR and Czechoslovakia. However, due to a lack of experience in dual voltage technology (GDR: AC voltage 15 kV/16 Hz, SSR: DC voltage 3 kV) and the full capacity production at the electric locomotive manufacturer LEW in Hennigsdorf, the locomotives were built based on the SD series ES 499.1 and 499.2. The Skoda locomotive factory had no prior experience in manufacturing locomotives for the AC system 15 kV/16 Hz. Consequently, the AC equipment components were sourced from the GDR. The SD’s demand led to a double order for Skoda, resulting in 15 locomotives of class 372 and 20 locomotives of class 230 for the DR.

General data

• Coupling: NEM shaft 355 with close coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 192 mm
• Traction tyres: 2
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Scale: N
• Epoch: IV
• Railway Company: DR

Electrical

• Motor: 5-pole motor
• Head light: 3 headlight, dependent on the direction of travel/2 tail lights, dependent on the direction of travel
• LED head light: yes
• Additional light function: yes
• Sound: yes
• Control: DC Digital
• Interface: Electrical interface for traction units Next18
• Digital decoder: Next18

Measurements

• Length over buffer: 105 mm