The decline in traffic at the Deutsche Reichsbahn drove the shutdown of many locomotives. The recently indispensable 118 series was the most affected. In the years before, the increase in electrification at the DR had also caused a decline in the 118's operations. Some locomotives which have been renamed series 228 since 1 180 January 1992 were to be used in the longer term on the steep track in Thuringia. A few locomotives from series 228.6–8 were still available from DB AG until 1998.This text is machine translated.
Fleischmann4005575259781
Price: £229.99 from Conrad Electronic
| Stockist | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| £229.99 | Visit Store |
The Deutsche Reichsbahn initially equipped three models of the 110 series with a 1,200 hp diesel engine in the former GDR in 1972, which was also excellently proven in express train service. The flow gearbox has been adapted accordingly, like other components....
Series 212 is considered a direct V 100 chassis series and was built to meet their development requirements. Only a stronger 993 kW motor was used in the machine. In service as BR V 100.20 from 1962 to 1965, in contrast to the V 100.10 used in the branch...
Series 212 is considered a direct V 100 chassis series and was built to meet their development requirements. Only a stronger 993 kW motor was used in the machine. In service as BR V 100.20 from 1962 to 1965, in contrast to the V 100.10 used in the branch...