These units were ordered as early as 1995 to cover the German Railroad, Inc.'s need for powerful freight locomotives. Siemens and Krauss-Maffei developed the EuroSprinter family further and presented the new class 152. The electrical equipment was improved in comparison to the EuroSprinter as was the locomotive's environmentally friendly features. Since these units are restricted to freight trains, a maximum speed of 140 km/h (88 mph) is quite sufficient. The continuous power rating of 6.4 megawatts (approx. 8,582 horsepower) in conjunction with a weight of 86 metric tons and single-axle steering results in a massive traction effort of 67,440 pounds.
German Railroad, Inc. class 152. Body with protective coating. With DELTA electronic circuit. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. Engineer's cabs with interior details. Reproduction of outboard disc brake shoes. Length over buffers 22.5 cm (8-7/8").
Special one-time series for 1998.
