DR BR112 276-1 Diesel Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)

DR BR112 276-1 Diesel Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco 112 276-1 represents a Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 112 diesel locomotive in TT scale, finished in authentic Era IV condition. Based at Rbd Greifswald, Bw Stralsund, this highly detailed model features numerous separately fitted components and fine, free-standing handrails. The digital DC model is equipped with a PluX16 sound decoder, four driven axles, a flywheel and two traction tyres. Directional LED lighting includes switchable shunting lights and head and tail lights.

Features:

• Detailed DR Class 112 276-1 in Era IV
• Four driven axles with flywheel
• Fine, separately fitted handrails and details
• PluX16 digital sound decoder
• Switchable shunting and directional LED lighting

Historical Background

The Class 112 was developed from the Deutsche Reichsbahn's successful V 100 family. In 1972, several Class 110 locomotives were experimentally fitted with a more powerful 1,200 hp diesel engine. The increased performance was intended to allow the locomotives to undertake faster passenger services, including express trains. Other components were also modified on the trial locomotives.

The trials proved successful and the Deutsche Reichsbahn subsequently converted almost 500 locomotives at its Reichsbahnausbesserungswerk in Stendal to the more powerful Class 112. The resulting locomotives retained the versatile four-axle design of the V 100 family while gaining the additional power required for heavier passenger and freight duties. The 112 276-1 represented by this model was allocated to Rbd Greifswald and Bw Stralsund during the DR Era IV period.