Roco 7380016 TT diesel locomotive BR 261, DB, Ep. IV

Roco diesel locomotive class 261 - TT, DB, Era IV

The Roco 7380016 model shows the class 261 of the German Federal Railroad in classic "old red" paintwork. With numerous separately applied parts and fine attention to detail, this locomotive is ideal for harmonious shunting scenarios in TT scale.

Design & finish

The locomotive impresses with its authentic old red finish and a large number of attached plug-in details such as handle bars, fan grilles and lettering. The fine design of the rear wall of the driver's cab and the clean paintwork round off the high-quality appearance.

Technology & equipment

The three-axle locomotive has a powerful 5-pole motor and is equipped with a flywheel, which ensures smooth running. The lighting consists of 3 headlights at both ends that change over in the direction of travel, designed with LED technology.

Historical background

At the beginning of the 1950s, the German Federal Railroad procured the V 60 and V 60.1 series (later 260/261) for shunting tasks. The BR 261 was characterized by a higher friction load and was used in shunting and mainline service (30 km/h shunting gear, 60 km/h mainline gear). The power of this locomotive is 478 kW.

Compatibility & possible applications

Suitable for analog TT layouts (DC). With its compact design, it is ideal for shunting tasks, transfer trains and internal operations.

Purchase arguments & target group

This model is ideal for model railroaders who want a shunting locomotive with a classic DB look and high attention to detail. With numerous plug-in parts and a credible appearance, it is an asset to any TT layout with a nostalgic character.

Recommended purchase

Expand your TT layout with the Roco BR 261 in old red - an ideal combination of classic looks and solid technology. Perfect for typical shunting tasks and detail lovers!

Features

• Track: TT
• Era: IV
• Railroad company: DB
• Electrics: analog / DC
• Drive: 5-pole motor with flywheel
• Powered axles: 3
• LED headlights at both ends, dependent on direction of travel
• Finish: Old red
• Numerous separately applied plug-in and detail parts
• Length over buffers: 87 mm
• Minimum radius: 286 mm
• Coupling: NEM 358 shaft with KK kinematics

Specs:

• Gauge: TT
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: IV
• Color: Red
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2025
• Type: Diesel loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.