Description:
The model:
The now legendary Lufthansa Airport Express was established for environmental reasons in order to avoid short-haul flights with distances of less than 300 km. At first, multiple unit trains of series 403 were used on the first line between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. On the second line between Frankfurt and Stuttgart, Eurofima cars and a locomotive of series 111 in the Lufthansa design were used as locomotive-hauled trains. After the opening of the new line Mannheim-Stuttgart, the locomotive of series 111 was replaced by a locomotive of series 103. Due to the increased use of ICE trains, the Lufthansa withdrew from rail transport in 1993.
The model of series 103 convinces equally with a heavy metal die-cast frame with finely detailed casing, finest painting and printing and filigree metal pantographs. The five-pin engine provides the locomotive with excellent running characteristics. The white/red LED light variation depends on the direction of travel and can be switched digitally - just as the driver’s cab interior lighting - using a PluX22 decoder. The model has a digital interface PluX22 according to NEM 658 and is prepared for easy retrofitting with sound and largest possible speaker. Brake hoses for retrofitting are enclosed.
