Bulletin: E03 / BR 103

In 1965 German Deutsche Bundesbahn developed a six axle electric loco for fast passenger service. The unique design made the E03 (later 103) for the most famous German electric loco. All sample of the three designs reached a maximum speed of 200 km/h. Although they were developed only for light trains the 103 succeeded in heavy intercity service for more than 30 years.

Key	Function	Soundslots	Volume CVs	Volume value
Light	front light on/off
F1	sound on/off	1, 2, 5	259, 267, 291	128, 128, 90
F2	big whistle	3	275	128
F3	small whistle	4	283	128
F4	motor fan on/off	5	291	90
F5	compressor	6	299	75
F6	acceleration/brake time, shunting mode/shunting speed
F7	curve squeal	15	371	110
F8	AUX#1
F9	compressed air let off	9	323	110
F10	conductor's signal	10	331	125
F11	coupler clank	8	315	80
F12	open/close window	16	379	90
F13	release/set locomotive brake	13	355	95
F14	station announcement #1	7	307	128
F15	station announcement #2	14	363	128
F16	open/close door	12	347	128
F17	rail clank sound on/off	17	387	100
F18	hand brake set/release	24	443	80
F19	oil cooling fan	20	411	105
F20	pantograph up/down	11	339	128
F21	rail noise	23	435	105
F22	radio communication #1	19	403	100
F23	radio communication #2 (shunting distance)	21	419	100
F24	radio communication #3	22	427	100
F25	soundfader
F26	disable brake squeal sound