Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) double diesel locomotive, road number V 188 001 a/b in a crimson paint scheme of Era IIIb. Converted version with Maybach motors without roof extensions. 4 sand boxes included per side and locomotive half. Exhaust for Webasto equipment in a mushroom shape. Based at Gemünden/Main.

 

A technical treat for all Z Gauge fans: The switching and freight locomotive, road number V 188 001, comes doubled: as a double diesel locomotive, permanently coupled together by a coupling drawbar. Finely constructed in metal, a high performance motor working in each locomotive half. A powerhouse exclusively for Club members.

Highlights

• Completely new tooling for Insider members.
• Both locomotive halves motorized with all axles powered.
• Warm white / red LED headlights / marker lights.
• Frames and bodies constructed of metal.
• Engine room lighting.
• Engine room interior modelled.

Product description

Model: This locomotive is completely new tooling, and the frames and bodies are constructed mostly of metal. Both locomotive halves are motorized, all axles powered respectively. The locomotive has motors with a bell-shaped armature. The two locomotives are permanently coupled together by a coupling drawbar. The headlights / marker lights change over with the direction of travel 3 each warm white / 2 each red with maintenance-free LEDs. The engine room is lighted and has interior details indicated. The locomotive has a high level of detailing with a fine, extensive paint scheme and lettering.

Length over the buffers approximately 103 mm / 4-1/16".

Publications

- Special Imprint and Special Products - New items brochure 2021

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