The V 180 series locomotives of the Deutsche Reichsbahn were the largest diesel series ever produced in the GDR. Initially, it was produced in a four-axle version with two two-axle chassis - later six-axle variants were also produced. The six-axle version with a low axle pressure of 15.6 t is still considered a masterpiece by the designers involved. The low axle load enables universal use, so the locomotive can also run on sidings. In addition, it is also licensed to pull trains over steep railway sections. The resulting area of possible use is unique for large German engine locomotives.
The V 180 locomotive replaced various series of steam locomotives in performance classes above the V100, and thus accelerated the change in traction on the German Imperial Railways. In 1995, the last locomotives of these types stopped running for DB AG. Then a number of locomotives were sold to private railway companies.
Coupling - NEM 362
Minimum arc radius - 358 mm
Flywheel - Yes
Number of driven axles - 6
Number of axles with tires - 2
Scale - H0
Epoch - IV
Art. no. -73895
Company - DR
Lighting - Triple Front/Twin Directional Rear Lights
Additional Light Features - Yes
Decoder Connection - PluX22
Decoder - MX645P22
Sound - Yes
Compensation capacitor - Yes
Length over bumpers - 224 mm
