DB BR365 715-2 Diesel Locomotive V

DB BR365 715-2 Diesel Locomotive V

Details:

The Roco 365 715-2 represents a Deutsche Bahn AG Class 365 diesel shunting locomotive in TT scale. Finished in distinctive traffic red, this Era V-VI model features a highly detailed body, clear visibility through the driver's cab and separately fitted handrails and shunting railings. The DC analogue locomotive has a five-pole motor, flywheel, three driven axles and directional LED lighting, with an NEM 651 interface for digital conversion.

Features:

• Detailed DB AG Class 365 715-2 in traffic red
• Clear view through the driver's cab
• Separately fitted handrails and shunting railings
• Three driven axles with flywheel
• NEM 651 interface and directional LED lighting

Historical Background

The Class 365 belongs to the successful V 60 family of diesel shunting locomotives developed for the Deutsche Bundesbahn from the mid-1950s. These compact three-axle locomotives were introduced to address the shortage of powerful shunting locomotives and became a familiar sight at railway stations, marshalling yards and goods facilities throughout West Germany. The related Class 261 had a higher friction weight than the standard V 60, giving it greater tractive effort. The locomotives could reach 30 km/h in shunting gear and 60 km/h in line service.

From 1 October 1987, the V 60 locomotives were redesignated as Classes 360 and 361 and classified as small locomotives, allowing them to be operated by specially qualified shunting locomotive staff. From 1988, examples equipped with radio remote control and automatic shunting couplings were redesignated Classes 364 and 365. The 365 715-2 therefore represents a later development of one of Germany's most enduring and recognisable diesel shunting locomotive families, continuing in DB AG service into the modern era.