Diesel locomotive 118 210 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

Rich detailing on the model with many separately applied plug-in parts; some made of metal
6-axle version with fine wheelsets
With vertical grab rails at the front
In digital operation with separately switchable headlights/taillights, driver’s cab and engine room illumination
Stationed at Railway Mangement Erfurt, Meiningen depot

The V 180 series of the Deutsche Reichsbahn was the largest diesel locomotive built in the GDR. It was initially built in a four-axle version with two two-axle bogies, and later in a six-axle version. The low axle load of 15,6 tonnes of the six-axle version is still considered a technical masterstroke, making this locomotive universally usable on branch lines. It is also approved for steep gradients. The resulting versatility is unique among large German diesel locomotives.

General data

• Coupling: NEM shaft 362 with close coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Flywheel: yes
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Number of axles with traction tyres: 2
• Article number: 7320060
• Scale: H0
• Epoch: III-IV
• Railway Company: DR

Electrical

• Motor: 5-pole motor
• Head light: 3 headlight, dependent on the direction of travel/2 tail lights, dependent on the direction of travel
• LED head light: yes
• Additional light function: yes
• Interior lighting: Yes, LED, Digital switchable, Driver’s cab lighting, Engine room lighting
• Control: AC
• Interface: Electrical interface for traction units PluX22
• Digital decoder: PluX22
• Sound: yes
• Buffer capacitor: yes

Measurements

• Length over buffer: 224 mm