NEW Roco 7310149 H0 Diesellok BR 118 068-6 DR Ep.IV DC-Sound

Roco 7310149 H0 Diesel Locomotive BR 118 068-6 of the DR – DC Sound, Era IV

Would you like to add a classic Deutsche Reichsbahn diesel locomotive from the former GDR to your H0 model railroad layout? The Roco 7310149 Diesel Locomotive 118 068-6 impresses with its distinctive front end, four-axle design, and finely detailed model construction. The model depicts the locomotive as it appeared in service starting in October 1977 and combines historical railway heritage with modern digital technology, switchable lighting functions, and integrated sound.

The locomotive belongs to the well-known V 180 series of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It was used for passenger and freight train service on non-electrified lines and is thus one of the characteristic diesel locomotives of East German rail transport. Originally designated V 180 068, it was assigned the road number 118 068-6 in 1970.

The Roco model is designed for the two-wire DC system and features a PluX22 digital decoder. The digital features include direction-dependent headlight and tail light, as well as switchable cab and engine room lighting. The integrated 16-bit-quality sound adds an acoustic element to the model, making it an interesting choice for collectors and digital model railroaders.

The V 180 Series – An Important Diesel Locomotive of the Deutsche Reichsbahn

The 118 068-6 belongs to the V 180 series of diesel locomotives of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. This family of locomotives was used in passenger and freight service on non-electrified lines and shaped the landscape of rail transportation in the former GDR.

The prototype of the Roco 7310149 features a distinctive front end and a four-axle design. These characteristics give the locomotive an unmistakable appearance and make it an interesting model for enthusiasts of historic DR rolling stock.

The locomotive integrates particularly well into a model railroad collection depicting the Deutsche Reichsbahn’s rail operations during Era IV.

Operational condition as of October 1977

The Roco model reproduces the 118 068-6 as it appeared in service starting in October 1977. This represents a specific period in the locomotive’s history.

The original designation was V 180 068. In 1970, the locomotive was assigned the road number 118 068-6. This development is reflected in the depicted version and makes the model appealing to collectors who pay close attention to the chronological classification of their rolling stock.

Classified as Era IV, the model is suitable for layouts designed accordingly and for historical train formations of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

Distinctive front end and rounded door opening

A key feature of the Roco 118 068-6 is its distinctive front end. Together with the round door opening, this creates the typical appearance of this early version of the Class 118.

The model also features vertical grab bars on the front. These complement the exterior design and underscore the careful reproduction of the prototype.

For model railroaders who value special body details, this combination of a distinctive front design and separately molded parts is a key feature.

Finely detailed design with separately attached snap-on parts

The Roco 7310149 is a finely detailed model featuring numerous separately attached snap-on parts.

These details complement the locomotive’s characteristic design and give the model a delicate appearance. The vertical grab bars on the front, in particular, contribute to the detailed representation.

Combined with the four-axle design and the rounded door opening, the result is a model that is particularly well-suited for collectors of historic Deutsche Reichsbahn diesel locomotives.

Four driven axles and a flywheel

The model features four powered axles, one axle with traction tires, and a flywheel.

These features are part of the locomotive’s drive system. The specified minimum curve radius is 358 mm and should be taken into account when planning the track layout.

The model’s four-axle design also reflects a key feature of the prototype and contributes to the locomotive’s distinctive appearance.

Direction-Dependent LED Headlights and Tail Lights

The Roco 118 068-6 features direction-dependent head and tail lights. The headlight consists of three lights, while two tail lights complement the corresponding light pattern.

The lighting is provided by LEDs and adjusts to the direction of travel. This ensures that the locomotive is presented with the appropriate lighting effect while in motion.

Additionally, further digital lighting functions are available, which add variety to its use on a digitally controlled model railroad layout.

Switchable cab and engine room lighting

A special highlight of the Roco 7310149 is the digitally switchable cab lighting and engine room lighting.

Both lighting functions complement the direction-dependent headlight and tail light. The LED interior lighting can be controlled in digital mode and allows for various lighting scenarios.

This gives the model additional design options for model railroaders who not only want to run their locomotive but also want to control the lighting specifically.

Integrated Sound with 16-Bit Quality

The Roco 7310149 is equipped with a PluX22 digital decoder and integrated sound. The specified sound quality is 16-bit.

The sound function adds an acoustic element to digital operation. Combined with the switchable lighting functions, this creates a versatile set of features for use on a digitally controlled H0 model railroad layout.

For model railroaders who want to combine historic locomotives with modern digital technology, this feature is a key selling point.

PluX22 Interface and Two-Wire DC

The model is designed for the two-wire DC system and features an electrical interface for PluX22-compliant locomotives.

The PluX22 digital decoder is already included in this sound version. As a result, the specified digital lighting functions and the integrated sound are standard features of the model.

The combination of the appropriate interface, decoder, and sound makes the locomotive particularly appealing to model railroaders who operate their layouts digitally.

Close-coupling mechanism for compatible train formations

The Roco 118 068-6 features a NEM 362 coupler housing with close-coupling mechanism.

This feature allows for the use of compatible model railroad couplers and, when paired with compatible couplers, ensures a prototypical distance between the locomotive and attached cars.

Since the prototype was used in both passenger and freight service, the locomotive can be displayed on the model railroad layout alongside suitable passenger and freight trains.

A Classic for Era IV

The Roco 7310149 is classified as Era IV and is suitable for model railroads depicting the historical rail operations of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

The specific version introduced in October 1977, the distinctive front end, and the four-axle design make this model an interesting addition for collectors of DR diesel locomotives.

With its integrated sound and digital lighting functions, the locomotive combines a historically accurate representation of the vehicle with the capabilities of modern model railroad technology.

Roco 7310149 – The BR 118 068-6 with DC Sound

With the Roco 7310149 H0 diesel locomotive 118 068-6 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, you can expand your model railroad collection with a detailed model of a distinctive locomotive series from the former GDR.

The four-axle design, the rounded door opening, the vertical handrails, and the numerous separately applied details give it a distinctive character. The integrated PluX22 digital decoder, 16-bit-quality sound, and switchable cab and engine room lighting round out the features.

Bring a piece of GDR railway history to your H0 layout! Discover the Roco 7310149 BR 118 068-6 with DC sound in our model train shop and add a striking Era IV diesel locomotive with extensive digital features to your collection.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Roco
• Item Number: 7310149
• Product: BR 118 068-6 Diesel Locomotive
• Railway operator: Deutsche Reichsbahn (GDR)
• Gauge: H0
• Era: IV
• Power system: 2L DC
• Operational condition as of October 1977
• Four-axle version with fine wheel sets
• Rounded door cutout
• Finely detailed model with many separately attached snap-fit parts
• Vertical handrails on the front
• Four powered axles
• One axle with traction tires
• With flywheel
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Direction-dependent headlight and taillight
• Headlight: 3-headlight / 2-taillights
• LED headlight included
• LED interior lighting, digitally switchable
• Driver's cab lighting, digitally controllable
• Engine room lighting, digitally controllable
• Additional lighting functions available
• Digital decoder: PluX22
• Electrical interface for PluX22 locomotives
• Integrated sound
• Sound quality: 16-bit
• Coupler housing per NEM 362 with close-coupling kinematics
• Length over buffers: 224 mm
• Prototype: Class V 180 diesel locomotive
• Prototype for passenger and freight service on non-electrified lines
• Original designation: V 180 068
• Road number 118 068-6 starting in 1970

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