The 103 series undoubtedly belongs to the elite of German locomotives. It represents fascination, myth, and legend all at once. Even more than ten years after the proud IC runners were officially retired from DB AG, the passion for the 103 has not faded. On the contrary: a handful of operational 103s continues to provide railway enthusiasts with a remarkably vibrant post-era experience. With stars like 103 113, 103 184, 103 222, 103 235, and 103 245 in leading roles, as well as several other machines that have also remained active in recent years, the highlights of the 103 saga can once again be seen in this high-quality photo book from the end of 2002. Readers can witness the parade locomotives in action, including in front of nostalgic trains, during measurement and test runs, or even pulling some regularly scheduled IC trains again.