Roco 78118 HO Diesel-electric double locomotive V 188-002, DB , Era 3 (Marklin AC Sound)

Diesel-electric double locomotive V 188 002 of the German Federal Railway.

Edition model!
Form variation!

• Epoch IIIa design in green livery with roof superstructure
• Double locomotive formed by two units coupled together; both units fully equipped with a motor and sound decoder respectively
• Full reproduction of the transition area between the two units
• Elaborately reproduced engine room
• Finely-detailed model with separately attached plug-in parts
• Frame trims with 4 sandboxes each
• 3 headlights depending on direction of travel and two red tail lights
• Perforated roof fan design
• Digital version with motor-driven fans
• Driver's cab, driver's console and control box lighting as well as engine room lighting switchable in digital mode
• "Dynamic Sound" package for improved depth of sound

In 1941 and 1942, a total of four type D 311 double locomotives were put into service by the Deutsche Wehrmacht. They were constructed to haul heavy railroad guns. Two locomotives, the V 188 001 a/b and the V 188 002 a/b, were retained by the German Federal Railway following the war. A third locomotive was used to provide spare parts. These locomotives proved their worth in heavy freight train and shunting services, mainly on the Spessart Ramp. After damage to the generator, the V 188 001 was phased out in 1968. The V 188 002, later the 288 002, remained in operation in the Franconian region until 1972. Both machines were scrapped in 1973.

General data

• Coupling: NEM shaft 362 with close coupling mechanism
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Flywheel: yes
• Traction tyres: 4
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Article number: 78118
• Scale: H0
• Epoch: III
• Railway Company: DB

Electrical

• 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: 259 mm