Roco 71088 diesel locomotive BR 221, DB, Ep. IV

Roco 71088 diesel locomotive BR 221, DB, Ep. IV Product Details

Description

In order to cope with the increased volume of traffic on the non-electrified main lines, the Deutsche Bundesbahn purchased a total of 50 V 200.1 series locomotives from 1962 onwards. They differed from their predecessors in that they had more powerful engines. These were necessary for ever longer and thus heavier passenger trains. The main areas of use included the routes between Kempten and Lindau, Offenburg and Constance as well as the famous Vogelfluglinie between Germany and Denmark. During their service life, the locomotives were later redesignated as class 221 and often received an ocean blue-beige paint scheme.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Railroad company: DB
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 213 mm
• Number of powered axles: 4
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
• Headlights: 3 headlights / 2 marker lights, depending on direction of travel
• Interface: Electric interface for locomotives PluX16
• Power system: 2L direct current
• Motor: 5-pole motor
• Freestanding grab irons
• Switchable head/tail light with DIP switch