DR BR120 050-0 Diesel Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)

DR BR120 050-0 Diesel Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco 120 050-0 represents a Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 120 diesel locomotive in TT scale, depicted in its authentic operating condition from May 1985 following an overhaul at RAW Cottbus. This Era IV DCC sound model features distinctive paintwork touch-up patches, a Meiningen silencer, three-part radiator grilles and raised gangway ladders above the cooling chamber. Allocated to Rbd Erfurt, Bw Gera, the locomotive is equipped with six driven axles, two traction tyres, a flywheel and NEM 651 interface.

Features:

• Detailed DR Class 120 050-0 in Era IV
• Authentic May 1985 operating condition
• Meiningen silencer and three-part radiator grilles
• Six driven axles with flywheel
• DCC sound with NEM 651 interface

Historical Background

The Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 120 originated as the Soviet-built V 200 diesel locomotive. To accelerate the replacement of steam traction, the DR acquired a total of 378 examples from the Soviet Union between 1966 and 1975. The locomotives were later redesignated as Class 120 under the DR numbering system.

Because the locomotives were delivered without train heating equipment, they were used predominantly on freight services. Their powerful diesel engines produced a distinctive and notably loud exhaust sound, earning the class the famous German nickname "Taigatrommel", or "Taiga Drum". The 120 050-0 shown by Roco represents the locomotive after an I6 overhaul at RAW Cottbus in May 1985, including the distinctive Meiningen silencer. At this time it was allocated to Rbd Erfurt, Bw Gera.