One-time series in a world-wide limited edition of 1,750 pieces. A consecutively numbered certificate confirms the authenticity of this exclusive set for the 175th anniversary of railroading in Germany.

3 class E 03 / class 103 electric locomotives. 

1 class E 03 electric locomotive with double-arm pantographs and a single row of vents in the pre-production version for late Era III. 1 class 103 electric locomotive with single-arm pantographs and a single row of vents in the pre-production version for Era IV. 

1 class 103 electric locomotive with single-arm pantographs and a double row of vents in the regular production version for Era V. All  are in the original crimson red / beige TEE paint scheme.

All 3 come with an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. They have controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. They have triple headlights and dual red marker lights that will work in conventional operation and that can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free red LEDs. The engineer's cabs have interior details. The locomotives have separately applied metal grab irons. The roofs on the locomotives have detailed roof equipment. The open end skirting and close couplers can be replaced by closed skirting and brake hoses and reproduction prototype couplers that can be installed on the locomotives. Length over the buffers for each locomotive 21.9 cm / 8-5/8".

The flagship locomotive over time from Era III to V.

The road number used the last time on item no. 3053 over 40 years ago in Era III.

In Era IV the first time as a pre-production locomotive with UIC lettering.

In Era V the first time in the crimson/beige paint scheme with the new DB logo.