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Would you like to expand your H0 model railroad layout with an extraordinary experimental locomotive from the history of East German locomotive manufacturing? The Roco 7320159 V 240 001 diesel locomotive of the Deutsche Reichsbahn combines a rare prototype with a striking special paint scheme and modern digital technology. The six-axle locomotive is based on the V 180 series and was developed as a high-performance test vehicle. Its finely detailed wheel sets, numerous separately attached details, and the vertical handrails at the front make the model a real eye-catcher on any H0 layout.
The V 240 001 was a high-performance test locomotive of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. With two engines, each producing 1,200 PS, it had a total output of 2,400 PS and was designed for a top speed of 140 km/h. As a special showcase piece of East German locomotive engineering, it was also presented at the Leipzig Trade Fair.
The Roco model is designed for the three-wire AC system and belongs to eras III through IV. The integrated PluX22 digital decoder, together with the sound function and switchable lighting functions, enables varied model railroad operation. In particular, the separately controllable cab and engine room lighting adds interesting possibilities to the model’s features.
The V 240 001 holds a special place in the history of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. It was based on the V 180 series and developed as a high-performance experimental locomotive.
With its six-axle configuration and an engine output of 2 × 1,200 PS, it was designed for a top speed of 140 km/h. This sets the prototype apart from ordinary diesel locomotives and makes it particularly interesting for model railroading enthusiasts who collect unusual vehicles from the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Its presentation at the Leipzig Trade Fair also underscores the significance of the V 240 001 as a showcase of GDR locomotive engineering. With this Roco model, you can add a special locomotive from railway history to your layout in H0 scale.
A key feature of the Roco 7320159 is its special paint scheme. This gives the locomotive a distinctive appearance and makes it an interesting addition for collectors of historic DR vehicles.
The model features a rounded door opening and vertical handrails on the front. These distinctive features complement the exterior design and highlight the unique character of the experimental locomotive depicted.
The finely detailed design, featuring many separately attached snap-on parts, creates a varied surface texture. Combined with the six-axle configuration, this results in a striking model that clearly stands out from ordinary diesel locomotives.
The Roco V 240 001 is designed as a six-axle locomotive and features fine wheel sets. This design is one of the model’s key features.
Four axles are designated for propulsion. Additionally, the locomotive has two axles with traction tires and a flywheel.
The specified minimum curve radius is 358 mm. This value should be taken into account when planning your model railroad layout to ensure the locomotive can operate on the intended track sections.
The Roco 7320159 is distinguished by numerous separately attached snap-on parts. These details complement the design of the locomotive body and give the model a delicate appearance.
In particular, the vertical grab bars on the front and the round door cutout contribute to its distinctive appearance.
This makes the locomotive ideal both for collectors who value unique model variants and for model railroaders who wish to enhance their layout with an exceptional diesel locomotive.
The Roco V 240 001 features direction-dependent headlights and taillights. The headlights consist of three lights, while two taillights complement the respective light changes.
In addition, the model offers additional digital lighting functions. These include the cab lighting and the engine room lighting, which can be switched on and off separately in digital mode.
The LED lighting complements the detailed design with modern technical features. This allows you to specifically recreate various lighting scenarios on your model railroad layout.
A special highlight is the digitally controllable cab lighting and engine room lighting.
These additional lighting functions expand the possibilities for presenting the model. You can selectively turn on the lighting to depict different operating scenarios.
Together with the direction-dependent headlight and tail light, this creates a versatile lighting system that is particularly appealing for digitally controlled model railroad layouts.
The Roco 7320159 is equipped with a PluX22 digital decoder and an integrated sound function. The specified sound quality is 16-bit.
The sound adds an acoustic element to the running experience. Together with the switchable lighting functions, the model offers numerous possibilities for varied use on the model railroad layout.
The electrical interface is also designed according to the PluX22 standard. According to the product specifications, this version already includes the digital decoder and sound function.
The model is designed for the three-wire AC system and is therefore intended for model railroaders with a correspondingly equipped H0 layout.
The combination of AC operation, an integrated digital decoder, and sound provides a solid foundation for digital operation. The switchable lighting functions add further detail to the control options.
The specified minimum radius of 358 mm should be taken into account when designing the track layout.
The V 240 001 was developed as a special experimental locomotive and was also presented at the Leipzig Trade Fair. It thus represented an extraordinary development within GDR locomotive engineering.
Its six-axle design, total power output of 2,400 PS, and intended top speed of 140 km/h make it an interesting model for railroad enthusiasts.
The Roco version with its special paint scheme is therefore an attractive addition for collectors who wish to include not only classic production locomotives but also special experimental models and unusual variants of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in their collections.
The Roco 7320159 combines an extraordinary locomotive history with numerous details and digital features. The special paint scheme, the round door opening, the vertical handrails, and the finely detailed wheel sets give the model a distinctive character.
It also features four powered axles, two axles with traction tires, a flywheel, and switchable lighting. The integrated 16-bit-quality sound round out the technical features.
This makes the V 240 001 an interesting choice for model railroading enthusiasts who collect historic vehicles from the Deutsche Reichsbahn and wish to enhance their H0 layout with a special experimental locomotive.
With the Roco 7320159 V 240 001 diesel locomotive from the Deutsche Reichsbahn, you can add an extraordinary experimental locomotive to your model railroad layout. The six-axle design, the special paint scheme, and the numerous separately applied details make this model a real eye-catcher.
The integrated PluX22 digital decoder, sound function, and switchable cab and engine room lighting provide a wide range of possibilities for digital operation. This makes the locomotive ideal for both collectors and discerning model railroaders.
Expand your H0 collection with a special piece of East German locomotive history! Discover the Roco 7320159 V 240 001 with AC sound in our model train shop and get your hands on an extraordinary Deutsche Reichsbahn diesel locomotive featuring a special paint scheme and extensive digital functions.
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