Brawa 41622 diesel locomotive BR V36 der DSB, Ep. III (incl. sound)

Brawa 41622 diesel locomotive BR V36 der DSB, Ep. III (incl. sound) Product Details

Description

One of the main reasons for the development of the 360 hp diesel locomotive WR 360 C 14 with a streamlined transmission was the demand for "smoke-free" operation on the Wehrmacht's railroad installations, so that, for example, ammunition depots or refineries could not be detected from the air by the exhaust plume of a steam locomotive.

A joint venture involving Berliner Maschinenfabrik AG (formerly Louis Schwarzkopf), Orenstein & Koppel, Deutz and Voith (only for engine and transmission issues) produced two prototypes within a year, which were extensively tested by the locomotive testing office of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the second half of 1937. The knowledge gained was immediately incorporated into further development, so that further advance locomotives could be built as early as 1938. The first of the 245 series locomotives were put on the rails at the beginning of 1939 and were delivered to the army, air force, navy and industrial companies. The WR 360 C 14 was powered by Deutz or MWM engines, which were also used in submarines at the time.

During the Second World War, the WR 360 C 14 reached many European countries and even North Africa, where some of them remained. In addition to the German Federal and Reichsbahn lines, several WR 360 C 14s were also used in Austria, France and Italy after 1945.

On the German Federal Railways, the locomotives, now known as V36s, were mainly used in shunting service and in front of transfer trains. In the greater Wuppertal, Frankfurt and Nuremberg areas, they were also used for suburban passenger services. For this purpose, some locomotives were equipped with a simplified push-pull control system or converted to one-man operation and fitted with a roof pulpit. This provided the locomotive crew with a better view when the train was pushed. Other striking modifications to the Bundesbahn locomotives included a larger and distinctive cooling water expansion tank on the engine front end and adjustable radiator blinds. The last locomotives, now designated as class 236, were in service until 1981. On the German Reichsbahn, the V36 lasted around 4 years longer. Some of the locomotives remained in service on private railroads and industrial companies until the end of the 1980s and several V36s can still be seen in service on various museum railroads today.

Features:

• Brawa - DSB class V36 diesel locomotive, Ep. III (incl. sound)
• Etched radiator guard (prototypical for version without radiator fins)
• Freestanding handrails and steps
• Clear view through the driver's cab
• Lighting with maintenance-free LEDs
• Three-point suspension
• Finely detailed running gear
• Finest printing and paintwork
• Frame and wheels made of metal, body made of plastic
• Coupler pocket according to NEM standard
• Light change
• Interior lighting
• Incl. energy storage (buffers sound, motor and light)
• Extensive lighting functions: Shunting light, driver's cab lighting, tail light individually switchable
• Optimized light control for driving and shunting operation
• Flicker-free light thanks to stabilized 5V power supply buffered by a separate capacitor
• Series-specific original sound
• Noise-free 16-bit sound with up to 8 independent channels thanks to the latest sound technology and excellent sound characteristics
• Optimum motor and load control for perfect running characteristics
• Can be used in all common digital systems (DCC, Motorola, SX1 and SX2)
• AC version with enclosed locomotive card for recognizing the function symbols in Mfx operation
• Digital decoders developed by BRAWA in cooperation with Doehler & Haass are used for the BRAWA models of the V36 series
• Length over buffers in mm: 105.7
• Minimum radius 360 mm