Class 120 Diesel Locomotive
Prototype: German State Railroad (DR) class 120 diesel locomotive, also known as the “Taigatrommel” (Taiga Drum). Version with a Soviet-designed silencer. The locomotive looks as it did in 1973. Road number 120 323-1.
Most Important Facts
| Article No. | 39203 |
|---|---|
| Gauge / Design type | H0 / 1:87 |
| Era | IV |
| Kind | Diesel Locomotives |
Highlights
- The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.
- Locomotive frame and body are constructed mostly of metal.
- Separately applied metal side grab irons.
- The cab lighting is digitally controllable.
- The engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
- “World of Operation” mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions included.
- Meticulously designed trucks.
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Product description
Model: The loco has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a centrally mounted high-performance motor. Two axles in each truck are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change end with the direction of travel; work conventionally, and are digitally controllable. The headlights at no. 1 and no. 2 ends can be turned off separately in digital operation. If the headlights at both ends are switched off, then the double-A light comes into play. Engineer’s cab lighting changes ends with the direction of travel, digitally controllable. The engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Separately applied metal side grab irons. Front skirting can be replaced with closed front skirting. Length over buffers approx. 20.2 cm / 7-61⁄64".
A matching car set is available in the Märklin H0 range as item 46919. A DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25203.
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Publications
- New items brochure 2026
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Digital Functions
Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**Headlight(s) Engineer’s cab lighting Diesel locomotive op. sounds Low Pitch Horn Direct control Sound of squealing brakes off Headlight(s): Cab2 End High Pitch Horn Headlight(s): Cab1 End Engine room lighting High Pitch Horn Blower motors Compressor Letting off Air SIFA warning sound Low Pitch Horn Switching maneuver Sanding Operating sounds Replenishing diesel fuel Sound of Couplers Engaging Sound of uncoupling * New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2
** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55
Compatible Products
Warning
ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years
