DBAG BR232 469-7 Diesel Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

DBAG BR232 469-7 Diesel Locomotive VI (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco 232 469-7 represents a Deutsche Bahn AG Class 232 diesel locomotive in TT scale, depicted in its current operating condition. This highly detailed Era VI model is designed for powerful and reliable operation with prototypically long freight trains and features a multi-coloured cab rear wall. The digital model includes a PluX16 sound decoder, six driven axles, two traction tyres and switchable directional head and tail lights.

Features:

• Detailed DB AG Class 232 469-7 in current condition
• PluX16 digital decoder with sound
• Six driven axles with flywheel
• Multi-coloured cab rear wall
• Switchable directional LED head and tail lights

Historical Background

The Class 232 originated from the Soviet-built diesel locomotives developed for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The design of the Class 132 was derived from the experience gained with the earlier Classes 130 and 131. The Deutsche Reichsbahn ordered 709 examples of the improved locomotive from the Voroshilovgrad Locomotive Works in the Soviet Union. Equipped with electric train heating, the Class 132 was suitable for both freight and passenger duties, with a maximum speed of 120 km/h and an output of 3,000 hp.

Following German reunification and the creation of Deutsche Bahn AG, the former DR diesel locomotives were renumbered according to the DB classification system, with the Class 132 becoming Class 232. The powerful six-axle "Ludmilla" locomotives subsequently became particularly important for heavy freight traffic and continue to operate with DB AG in modernised form. The 232 469-7 depicted by Roco represents the continued use of this proven design in contemporary German railway operations.