Even 50 years after their appearance, the legendary cult locomotives of the BR 103 are among the visual highlights on German railroad lines thanks to their timeless appearance and attract a lot of attention. The model is equally impressive with its heavy die-cast metal frame with finely detailed housing, finest paint and printing, and filigree metal pantographs. The five-pole, ball-bearing motor provides excellent driving characteristics with two flywheel masses. The LED light change is white/red depending on the direction of travel and can be digitally controlled with a PluX22 decoder just like the cab interior lighting. The model has a digital interface PluX22according to NEM 658 and is prepared for easy retrofitting with sound and the largest possible loudspeaker. Brake hoses for retrofitting are included.