The ICE4 "Federal Republic of Germany" formation began operation in 2021 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the start of ICE operations. The commemorative paint job features a body stripe in the colours of the German flag (black, red, and gold (yellow) from top to bottom). It is nicknamed "Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany)" and its name is featured on the side of the leading car. The 13-car formation, called "XXL," has one more second-class car than the 12-car formation.

Model

1:160 Scale model of a BR01 Electric Multiple Unit decorated in DBAG livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:160 Scale Model
  
• Analogue DC Model
  
• Highly Detailed Finish
  
• The body stripe is decorated with the colours of the German flag, and the
• formation name "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" is reproduced on the side of the leading car.
  
• The markings, door edges, door switches, etc. are printed.
  
• Compared to conventional products, the 13-car formation is reproduced like the actual car, with a second-class car similar to car 3 connected to car 4.
  
• The bogies of the trailer cars express wheels with exposed brake discs.
  
• In consideration of the coordination of the motor cars, the motor cars in the add-on set do not have traction tires.
  
• The use of a slotless motor achieves smooth and quiet running.
  
• A dedicated lighting plate for the interior lights that matches the length of the car body is already installed.
  
• It can be lit up by combining it with the separately sold LED interior light clear.
  
• The intermediate coupling part uses a coupler that reproduces the full-circumference holo for easy coupling.
  
• Head / tail lights are lit.
  
• Headlights use warm white LEDs.
  
• DCC friendly
  
• Directional Lighting
  

Specifications

• Operator    DBAG
  
• Class    BR01
  
• Era    Epoch VI
  
• Primary Country of Operation    Germany
  
• Lighting Type    LED
  
• Motor Type    Motor with Flywheel

Measurements

• Minimum Radius    282mm