{"product_id":"esu-31037-ho-electric-locomotive-h0-br-151-151-087-db-traffic-red-era-v-loksound-panto-dc-ac","title":"ESU 31037 HO Electric Locomotive H0, BR 151, 151 087 DB, traffic red, Era V LokSound, Panto, DC\/AC","description":"\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESU Locomotive are compatible with standard 2-rail DCC as well as Marklin AC Digital (removable 3rd rail slider included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e body and chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Multi-part bogie frames with real springs and numerous applied details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Separately applied braking system with brake shoes at wheel level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Separately applied grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Coupling in a close-coupling mechanism with NEM standard shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Powerful coreless motor with two balanced flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Drive via cardan\/worm gear on three axles, four traction tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLokSound 5 \u003c\/strong\u003edecoder for DCC, Motorola®, M4, and Selectrix operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Automatic registration with control units featuring \u003cstrong\u003eRailComPlus® or mfx®\u003c\/strong\u003e functionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• PowerPack energy storage for uninterrupted power supply (\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitor keep-alive\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Two high-quality loudspeakers for optimal sound reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e with plug-in slider for switching between two-rail and center-rail operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTwo digitally controlled pantographs\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be raised and lowered individually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSensor-controlled sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e during cornering and braking just before coming to a standstill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Directional lighting with white\/red light change, switchable headlight on the train side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Shunting, cab, control panel, and engine room lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBraking sparks \u003c\/strong\u003eduring hard braking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e• Minimum radius = 360 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Length over buffers = 224.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eAt the end of the 1960s, it became clear that the DB lacked an electric locomotive for fast freight trains. The four-axle 140, from the so called Einheits-Lok family, was only permitted to travel at 110 km\/h, while the more powerful six-axle 150 was only permitted to travel at 100 km\/h, causing considerably greater wear and tear on the track. Ever since the European railway authorities introduced Trans-Europe Express Marchandises (TEEM) with top speeds of at least 100 km\/h, the existing locomotives no longer fully met the requirements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eTherefore, the DB decided to develop a heavy freight locomotive using components from the then state-of-the-art 103 and the multi-system locomotives of the 181 and 184 series. Development was in the hands of the Henschel and Krupp companies, who conjured up the 151 in just two years. The running gear was essentially from the 200 km\/h class 103, the WB 372-22 traction motors had proven their durability in various Einheits-Lok series, and the DBS 54 pantograph type and other components were also part of the proven technology. To make the new series suitable for the widest possible range of applications, the six-axle locomotives were equipped not only with a train heating system, but also with an electric resistance brake, push-pull and double-traction control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eThus, in addition to heavy freight trains, the 151s also hauled scheduled local and push-pull trains. They could also be coupled to heavy express trains in the low mountain ranges. With the arrival of new series with three-phase AC technology, the reputation of the reliable six-axle locomotives declined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\"\u003eSince the 2010s, many 151s have been retired from the DB fleet. The railway scrapped most of them, passing several examples on to its subsidiary RBH, or selling them to private railway companies (RUs) such as Hectorrail. In 2025, more than 50 locomotives still existed, most of them operational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"ESU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51840895844632,"sku":"IC-ESU-31037","price":687.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7023\/4136\/files\/esu-31037-ho-electric-locomotive-h0-br-151-087-db-traffic-red-era-v-loksound-panto-dc-ac-european-locomotives-931.jpg?v=1777011479","url":"https:\/\/ictrainsandhobbies.com\/products\/esu-31037-ho-electric-locomotive-h0-br-151-151-087-db-traffic-red-era-v-loksound-panto-dc-ac","provider":"InterCity Trains and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}