Roco 78118 H0 diesel locomotive V188 002, DB, Ep.III, AC-Sound

Roco 78118 H0 Diesel locomotive V188 002, DB, Ep.III, AC sound: Double the power for heavy loads

With the Roco 78118 H0 diesel locomotive V188 002, model railroaders can experience one of the most unusual locomotive designs of the German Federal Railroad. The striking double locomotive, consisting of two permanently coupled units, was originally developed in the early 1940s as type D 311 for the transportation of heavy railroad guns. After the war, the robust design found a new purpose in DB's heavy freight and reversible train service, particularly on the notorious Spessart ramp. The V188 002 was in service in the Franconian region until 1972 and impressed with its enormous tractive power and reliability.

The model shows the V188 002 in Era IIIa, in the typical green color scheme with the characteristic roof structure. Both halves of the double locomotive are fully motorized and have a detailed reproduction of the transition area and the engine room. The elaborate design with the finest plug-in parts and openwork roof ventilators underlines the high standard of faithfulness to the prototype and model quality. The four driven axles, supplemented by a flywheel and four traction tires, ensure excellent driving characteristics even with heavy train sets.

Technically, the model shines with the "Dynamic Sound" package, which ensures a deep, realistic sound. In digital mode, the driver's cab, driver's desk, switch box and engine room lighting can be switched separately - all using modern LED technology. The motor-driven fans are also a real highlight. The 3 headlights depending on the direction of travel and the two red tail lights provide prototypical lighting in every driving situation. The locomotive is designed for the AC system and is equipped with a PluX22 interface. An integrated buffer capacitor supports uninterrupted operation even in difficult track conditions.

The V188 002 is a must for fans of unusual locomotive technology and an ideal addition to H0 layouts with a focus on Era III. Its history, impressive design and technical sophistication make it one of the highlights of any collection.

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Features:

• Model: DB diesel locomotive V188 002
• Manufacturer: Roco
• Track gauge: H0
• Era: III (version IIIa in green paint scheme)
• Power system: AC (alternating current)
• Double locomotive with two fully motorized units
• PluX22 digital decoder with Dynamic Sound package
• LED headlights: 3 headlights / 2 marker lights, dependent on direction of travel
• Interior lighting: Engine room, driver's cab, driver's desk and control box can be switched digitally
• Motor-driven fans
• Finely detailed body with attached plug-in parts
• Perforated roof ventilators
• Elaborately reproduced engine room
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with close coupling kinematics
• Number of powered axles: 4, with flywheel mass and 4 traction tires
• Length over buffers: 259 mm
• Integrated buffer capacitor

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: III
• Color: Grey
• Electricity System: AC
• Digital: Yes
• sound: Yes
• News: 2024
• Type: Diesel loco

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (24.64 MB)

Further links:

• Print View

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