1:120 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.
- DCC Sound Model
- Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
- This model mainly operates in Germany
- This model is decorated in DR company markings
- Version with original silencer and wide Dessau decorative stripes
- Powerful, reliable model for prototypically long trains
- Based in Dresden Rbd, Dresden Bw
- NEM Couplings
- 5-Pole Motor
- 6-Pin DCC Interface
- Directional Lighting
- Flywheel Fitted
- 146mm In Length
DetailsTo accelerate the transition to diesel traction, the German Reichsbahn (DR) acquired a total of 378 Class V 200 locomotives (later reclassified as Class 120) between 1966 and 1975. Built in the Soviet Union, these powerful diesel engines were primarily deployed for freight train service, as they were not fitted with factory-installed train heating for passenger duties. Renowned for their distinctive and loud engine noise, these locomotives quickly earned the nickname "Taiga Drum." Despite their auditory presence, the V 200/Class 120 series proved to be robust and reliable workhorses, playing a key role in modernising DR’s freight operations during the late 20th century. The Class V 200 remains a notable example of East German diesel engineering, celebrated for its strength, durability, and the unmistakable sound that earned it legendary status among railway enthusiasts. |
