A well illustrated review of the Class 181 multi-voltage electric locomotives, built between 1960 and 1975. Includes numerous articles looking at the history of the class, including a short introduction to electrification in Europe, a look at the design of the locomotives and the concept of multi-voltage locomotives and a look at the use of the Class 181 over the years. Well illustrated with colour and black & white photographs and diagrams. German text. 90 pages.