Class V 200 Diesel Locomotive

Class V 200 Diesel Locomotive

Model: The frame and body are constructed of die-cast metal. The locomotive has a built-in digital decoder and a sound generator for operation with mfx and DCC. It also has a motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights and red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Warm white LEDs are used for the headlights. All of these lights and the cab lights can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has a close coupler mechanism. Length over the buffers 115 mm / 4-1/2".

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) heavy diesel hydraulic locomotive, road number V 200 002. General-purpose V 200.0 (preproduction series) in crimson paint scheme as the locomotive looked in the mid-Fifties.Use: Medium and heavy passenger and freight trains.

The new German Federal Railroad worked intensively in the Fifties for a replacement for costly steam operation with other forms of motive power. The high cost of comprehensive electrification would have exploded the possibilities at that time. Powerful di

One-time series for Trix Club members.

Passenger cars to go with this locomotive are available under item numbers 18259 and 15599.

New toolingWarm white LEDs for the lightingCab lightingDigital sound with many functionsModel variation with dual headlights

Pure Power and Striking Looks

Body constructed of die-cast zinc