Deutsche Bundesbahn BR 103 TEE Livery
Deutsche Bundesbahn BR 103
[b]History[/b]
The Class 103 was introduced in 1970 as Germany’s first step into high-speed rail travel. One of the most powerful locomotives of its time, it revolutionized long-distance passenger services in Germany. The class operated with the Deutsche Bundesbahn and later Deutsche Bahn until the early 2000s, when it was retired due to excessive wear and tear.
[b]Specs[/b]
(IRL / SW)
Weight: 114 t / 10,541 SW mass
Power: ~7,400 kW / Not exactly measured
Top speed: 200 km/h / 250 km/h (less under load)
Endurance: infinite (electric)
[b]Instructions[/b]
(Most labels are in German—using a translation tool is highly recommended.)
Startup:
Enter one of the cabs and enable the following breakers at the back:
• Führerstand 1/2 (depending on cab in use)
• Maschinenraumbeleuchtung
• Batteriehauptschalter
• Leuchten Ende 1
• Leuchten Ende 2
• Hilfsluftpresser
Enable cab lighting with the "Führerstandsbeleuchtung" switch above the breakers.
Press the "Slave All" button.
Raise the rear pantograph in the direction of travel using the "Pantograph 1/2" switches.
Enable "Hauptschalter."
Enable "Fahrtleuchten."
Enable the following breakers:
• Luftpresser
• Zugsammelschiene
• Bremssystem
• Gleitschutz
Enable "Luftpresser."
Wait until the pressure in the HBL reaches 8.
Go into the engine room and open the "HBL Hilfsluft Hahn."
Close the "Hilfspresser Hilfsluft Hahn."
Return to the cab and enable "Gleitschutz" on the breaker panel (top right).
(optional)
Enable panel backlighting.
Enable coach lights/heating with "Fahrgastraumbeleuchtung" and "Heizung/Klimaanlage."
Disable the "Maschinenraumbeleuchtung" breaker.
MU Operation:
For MU operation, leave the breakers enabled but disable all other systems. Then enable the "Hilfsluftpresser" and open its valve again (this last step is optional if the train won’t be sitting cold for a long time before starting from a cab car).
Shutdown:
Perform the startup procedure in reverse. At the end, open the HBL, HLL, and Pfeifen "Ablass Hahn" in the engine room (remember to close them again before the next startup).
Note: The air brake requires the HLL to be connected through the entire train. HBL is optional and rarely used.
[b]Disclaimers[/b]
1: My Trains use a proprietary Multiple control system and airbreak system. do not excpect compatibility with vehicles not made by me (if you want to also impliment it, message me on discord @tntorge for documentation and help but dont expect it to be easy)
2: these trains were designed primarily for good looks and realism and performace was only a secondary concideration.
3: while i support and even encourage reverse engineering and taking ideas and systems from others DO NOT REUPLOAD without either heavy modifications or my permission (does not apply to subsystems or reverse engineering, credit is not required but apreciated)
Enjoy
for all questions either post in the comments or message me on discord @tntorge
