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BR 120  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

BR 120 had been the first DB loco with 3-phase motors. In 1980 five pre-series locos had been in test service. After many successful test runs e.g. in Austria, Switzerland and Sweden DB ordered another 60 locos in slightly improved design.

E44/BR144 / E44.5/BR144.5  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

In 1932 German Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft DRG received 1st of 174 samples of four-axle electric loco E44. The four motors delivered 2200 kW and enabled the E44 to reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The reliable locos rested in service at DB until 1985, last DR locos quitted service in 1991. For electric service on Bavarian mountain line Freilassing – Berchtesgaden DRG ordered eight samples of electric E44.5. The four-axle four-motor loco developed 2000 kW and reached a maximum speed of 90 more…

BR 141 / E41  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

In 1956 Deutsche Bundesbahn received the first sample of electric E41 (later BR 141) for lite commuter and freight service. The loco delivers 2400 kW and reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h. Out of the factory any of the locos wore the the equipment for push-pull-service and multi-traction-service. In the late 1980s DB installed modern push-pull-electronics to use with modern S-Bahn and double stack commuter cars. Last 141 quitted service in 2006.

E18 / BR118  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

Electric loco E18 had been the most important electric loco for passenger service of former Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG). Between 1935 and 1940 53 samples of E18 had been built. The locos reached a maximum speed of 150 km/h and stayed in service till 1985 (DB) and 1992 (DR).

SNCB/NMBS HLE 13  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

For service under 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC catenary Belgian State Railway SNCB and CFL of Luxembourg ordered multi-purpose electric loco at Alstom in 1998. The locos develop 5000 kW and reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h. The 60 Belgian locos are classified as HLE 13, the CFL numbered them Class 3000.

SNCF TGV  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

It was developed in the 1970s by GEC-Alsthom and SNCF. Originally designed as turbotrains to be powered by gas turbines, the prototypes evolved into electric trains with the 1973 oil crisis. Following the inaugural service between Paris and Lyon in 1981 on the LGV Sud-Est ("LGV") (French: Ligne à Grande Vitesse, high-speed line), the network, centred on Paris, has expanded to connect main cities across France and in adjacent countries on combinations of high-speed and conventional lines.

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RhB Ge 4/6  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

In 1913 the Rhetian Railway (RhB) of Switzerland needed eight electric locos for their first AC line between Samedan and Scuol. The assembly had been done by SLM in Winterthur. The four driven axles are connected by side rods. Wheel arrangement is 2-8-2. With a tractive power of 1280 HP the loco reached a maximum speed of 34 mph. The last of the very successful locos had been taken out of service in 1984. In Swiss depot in Samedan 353 is still operated for fan trips

SBB RBDe560 / NPZ-Domino  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

Between 1984 and 1996 Swiss State Railway SBB had ordered 134 Units of electric railcar RBDe 4/4 (later called RBDe 560 NPZ Domino). For adding capacity two rebuilt coaches EW I or EW II were put between the new end cars. The motor car delivers 1650 kW and reaches a maximum speed of 140 km/h.

Atlas HO AEM7 / ALP44  LokSound 5 North American & Australian factory Equipped Sound files N XL L M4

Atlas HO Amtrak AEM7 / NJT ALP44 - 58429 LokSound 5 DCC 21-pin
16448.1 - Amtrak AEM7
16448.2 - NJT ALP44

Between 1978 and 1988, Amtrak acquired 65 AEM-7 electric locomotives to replace the aging GG1 and the less successful E60 locomotives in express passenger service. The compact four-axle locomotive was based on the Swedish ASEA Rc4 and had a power output of 5200 kW. With a top speed of 201 km/h, these locomotives were significantly faster than their European counterparts, which were also more…

Ge 6/6 II  LokSound V4.0 European Soundfiles H0 N XL L M4

In the late 1950s the narrow gauge Rhetian Railway (RhB) of Switzerland recommended stronger locos for haevy freight and passenger service. After a pre-series of two six axle locos (#701 and #702) the RhB ordered a series of five more locos (#703 - #707) that show differences in front design. Technical equipment of the locos is the same. The end trucks are interchangeable with those of four axle Ge 4/4 I. The locos develop 2398 HP and reach a maximum speed of 80 km/h. Even after around 50 years more…