ESU 31765 H0 diesel locomotive V100, 110 300, DR, Ep. IV, DC+AC-Sound

Are you looking for a diesel locomotive that brings distinctive DR technology, powerful digital functions and impressive operating details to your H0 layout?

The ESU 31765 H0 diesel locomotive V100 DR 110 300 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in old red is a model for anyone looking for a locomotive of Era IV with a strong character and extensive equipment. The designation is ESU 31765 BR110 diesel locomotive 110 300 old red DR Ep. IV sound + steam. This model represents the prototypical condition around 1972, a locomotive that played a particularly important role in DR mainline service and at the same time brings a lot of variety to the layout due to its technical design in the model. The sound, smoke, couplings and the design for DC and AC show at first glance that the focus here is not only on the external appearance, but also on the operating character.

Model of the V100 or DR class 110

At the beginning of the 1960s, VEB Lokomotivbau "Karl Marx" and Elektrotechnische Werke "Hans Beimler" developed the V100 with the aim of using as many components of the V60 and V180 as possible. The maximum speed was 100 km/h. A total of 869 machines were built in several series, making the V100 the DR's most frequently built mainline locomotive. Even in the first few years of operation, it became apparent that the V100 or 110 series, as it was known from 1969 onwards, would not be able to replace all steam locomotive series with a similar requirement profile.

Advances in engine development and the installation of intercooling improved the performance and reliability of the 12KVD type. The final expansion stage of the 12-KVD engine was set at 1100 kW, almost 400 kW more than in the first series. After the last V100s were retired from DB AG in the 2010s, a considerable number were transferred to private railroad companies and museum railroads. The ESU 31765 model is dedicated to the 110 300 of the DR in old red livery and thus shows a striking representative of this well-known locomotive family in the condition around 1972.

Model ESU 31765 with extensive equipment

The model has a metal body and frame and is designed as an H0 vehicle on a scale of 1:87 with a 16.5 mm track gauge. A bell-type armature motor with flywheel provides the drive. Drive is via cardan/worm gears on all four axles, supplemented by two traction tires. The locomotive is designed for DC 2-wire direct current and AC 3-wire alternating current. Universal electronics with plug-in slider and slide switch allow switching between two-wire and center conductor operation.

A LokSound 5 decoder for DCC, Motorola, M4 and Selectrix operation is installed. The locomotive automatically logs on to command stations with RailComPlus or mfx functionality. In addition, a PowerPack storage capacitor ensures an uninterrupted power supply. This means that the ESU 31765 is technically equipped in such a way that it has a convincing presence both on digitally oriented layouts and in demanding driving operations.

Sound, smoke and impressive operating functions

The combination of sound and smoke functions is particularly striking. The model has a switchable smoke generator with smoke emission synchronized with the locomotive sound. There is also a high-quality loudspeaker with "Passive Radiator" technology for high sound enjoyment. Digitized original sounds of a 12 KVD 18/21 diesel engine are reproduced, supplemented by a squealing noise when cornering slowly, which is triggered by a curve sensor. Brake sparks when braking sharply are also included in the specified functions.

In addition, the locomotive has motor-driven fan wheels in the long front end that start up one after the other depending on the situation. This function makes the model stand out even more and enhances the technical impression in operation. The digitally switchable coupler adds another remote-controlled function to the equipment.

Light functions and many fine details

The ESU 31765 offers extended lighting functions. The light change depending on the direction of travel is designed so that the lamps switch on one after the other in accordance with the prototype. The head signal on the train side can be switched off. There is also cab and driver's desk lighting as well as step lighting. The product data also mentions interior lighting.

Numerous details are also specified for the exterior design. Separately attached grab rails, partially perforated steps and filigree, multi-piece grilles on the sides of the long front end emphasize the finely crafted overall impression. The roof is removable and is held in place by magnets. This is complemented by a finely detailed, multi-colored driver's cab with driver figure and spring-loaded buffers. A pipette for filling the smoke generator is also included.

Important product data for the ESU 31765

The locomotive belongs to Era IV and is assigned to the German State Railroad. It has sound, a steam generator, a buffer tank and extended lighting functions. The minimum radius that can be traveled is 360 mm. A length over buffers of 160.2 mm is specified for the class 110. This clearly provides the key data for use on the H0 layout.

A striking DR diesel locomotive with a wealth of technology

With the ESU 31765 BR110 diesel locomotive 110 300 old red DR Ep. IV sound + steam, you get a model that combines the well-known DR V100 with many technical and visual functions. The prototype condition around 1972, the old red design, the extensive lighting functions, the switchable smoke generator, the original sounds of the 12 KVD 18/21 and the motor-driven fan wheels make this locomotive a special model within Era IV. Anyone looking for a detailed H0 diesel locomotive with modern digital technology and a strong operating effect will find an extremely interesting model here.

Features:

• ESU item number 31765
• H0 diesel locomotive V100 DR / BR 110
• Road number 110 300
• German State Railroad DR
• Old red version
• Era IV
• Prototype condition around 1972
• Gauge H0 (16.5 mm) 1:87
• DC 2-wire direct current and AC 3-wire alternating current
• LokSound 5 decoder for DCC, Motorola, M4 and Selectrix operation
• Independent log-on to command stations with RailComPlus or mfx functionality
• PowerPack storage capacitor
• Metal body and frame
• Bell-type armature motor with flywheel mass
• Drive via cardan/worm gear on all four axles
• Two traction tires
• Digitally switchable clutch
• Switchable smoke generator with smoke emission synchronized to the locomotive sound
• High-quality loudspeaker with "Passive Radiator" technology
• Digitized original sounds of a diesel engine 12 KVD 18/21
• Squealing noise due to curve sensor during slow cornering
• Situation-dependent and sequential motor-driven fan wheels in the long front end
• Light changes depending on the direction of travel
• Lamps switch on one after the other according to the prototype
• Train-side headlights can be switched off
• Driver's cab lighting
• Driver's desk lighting
• Step lighting
• Interior lighting
• Brake sparks when braking sharply
• Separately attached grab rails
• Steps partially perforated
• Filigree multi-part grilles on the sides of the long front end
• Removable roof held by magnets
• Finely detailed, multi-colored driver's cab
• Engine driver figure
• Spring-loaded buffers
• Pipette for filling the smoke generator included
• Minimum passable radius 360 mm
• Length over buffers 160.2 mm
• With sound
• With steam generator
• With buffer tank
• Special feature Extended lighting functions

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Color: Red
• Electricity System: 2L-DC and 3L-AC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Diesel loco

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