WLE ER20 22 Warsteiner Diesel Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

WLE ER20 22 Warsteiner Diesel Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

1:87 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.

Features:

• Best suited to Epoch VI Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Germany
• Decorated in WLE company markings
• Best suited to 358mm radius curves
• Included exterior mirrors for folded and unfolded positions
• Separately attached grab handles, windscreen wipers and UIC sockets
• Colour-contrasting brake discs

Details

The Siemens Eurorunner ER20 C is part of the innovative Eurorunner family of diesel-electric locomotives developed by Siemens Transportation Systems for versatile freight and passenger service on non-electrified European railways from the early 2000s. Introduced from 2002 onwards, the Eurorunner range was designed with modular construction and modern diesel-electric technology, sharing design principles with Siemens’ successful Eurosprinter electric locomotives. The ER20 C variant features a Co'Co' six-axle configuration, increased tractive effort and enhanced braking compared with four-axle versions, making it well suited to heavy freight duties where extra adhesion and power are needed.

Powered by an MTU 16 V 4000 R41 diesel engine delivering around 2,000 kW, the Eurorunner ER20 family combines efficient performance with low emissions and dynamic braking, and locomotives of this type have seen service with operators in Germany, Austria, Lithuania, Slovakia and Hong Kong. The modular design simplifies maintenance and supports use across diverse freight and regional roles. While production of the Eurorunner family ended by 2012, the ER20 C remains a compelling prototype for HO-scale diesel locomotive models, representing modern European diesel traction on mixed-traffic and freight-focused layouts from the 21st century.