Electric locomotive 112 172 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn.

In orient red livery with “Latz”
Digitally switchable light and sound functions

Since 1992, the improved Class 112.1 has been procured jointly by DB and DR. The most obvious external change to Class 112.0 is the consolidation of the large head and tail lights into smaller combined halogen lamps. These express locomotives have an output of 4,000 kW and a top speed of 160 km/h and are used throughout Germany to haul Intercity, regional express and special passenger trains.

General data

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

Electrical

• Motor: 3 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
• Sound: yes
• Control: DC Digital
• Interface: Electrical interface for traction units according to NEM 651 standards with plug-in fixture
• Digital decoder: NEM 651

Measurements

• Length over buffer: 104