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BR243 DR / BR143 N XL L M4

In the late 1970s DR in German Democratic Republic ordered an multi-purpose electric loco. 646 units were produced. The four motor BR 243 (renumbered for BR 143 in 1994) reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h. In Western Germany 143 successfully replaced worn out electrics BR 140/141 and 110 in commuter service.




Engineer/driver mode:


F4 - Pantograph up / down (only available in Engineer/driver mode). Engineer/driver mode switch on with CV170 = 1, Engineer/driver mode switch off with CV170 = more…

18 201 N XL L M4

In the 1950s Deutsche Reichsbahn DR of GDR needed a high-speed locomotive to test new passenger cars. The testing department of DR developed the 18 201 out of tank loco 61 002, a new boiler (out of “Reko” re-design programme) and the cylinders of a test loco. The loco develops 1590 HP and reaches a maximum speed of 176 km/h. 18 201 is the fastest operable steam locomotive in the world.

DRG DB 701 407/408 N XL L M4

The German Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft DRG ordered six samples of electric driven tower cars for maintainance of catenary between 1929 and 1933. The vehicles delivered 105 kW and reached a maximum speed of 65 km/h if driven full electric under wire. During work at catenary the traction motor was powered by batteries.






Braking functions:


F17 - Brake function 1. The locomotive slowly brakes to a standstill with the sound of the brake valve.




Deactivate braking Sound:

F27 - more…

V200.1 N XL L M4

Following the twin-engine V200.0, built from 1956 onwards, the DB developed the single-engine V100 with the same engines. The latter also tested a more powerful Mercedes MB 835 Ab engine. Since the V200.0 lacked the power reserves for heavy trains, and the already planned V160s were too weak and the V320s too powerful, Krauss-Maffei was commissioned to further develop the V200 with the more powerful engines. In 1962, the first of the twin-engine diesel-hydraulic V200.1s (designated BR 221 from more…

BR 704 N XL L M4

In 1977, based on the VT 627, the German Deutsche Bundesbahn DB ordered five test vehicles of the four-axle catenary inspection rail car 704. The four-axle vehicles, classed as BR 704, had a diesel-hydraulic power transmission. Propulsion was initially provided by two identical, independent drive systems with Deutz twelve-cylinder diesel engines, one of which was replaced by a more modern and lower-emission Deutz engine from 1986 onwards. The 140 km/h four-axle vehicles were intended to replace more…

Vossloh DE18 N XL L M4

Since 2010, Vossloh has been offering the diesel-electric G18 for heavy-duty shunting and medium-duty road freight service. The 12-cylinder MTU 12V 4000 R diesel engine delivers 1800 kW at 1800 rpm and generates the energy for the four traction motors that accelerate the locomotive to 120 km/h. So far, 140 examples of the four-axle locomotives with the center driver's cab are rolling in Belgium, Germany, France and Luxembourg. The DE 18 are particularly environmentally friendly as SmartHybrids, more…

Köf II (Kaelble GN 130 S) N XL L M4

After the Second World War, the DB needed more small diesel locomotives of Leistungsgruppe II. To standardize the stock, the DB only allowed Deutz and, from 1954, Kaelble as engine manufacturers. DB was already familiar with the tried and tested water-cooled Kaelble GN 130 s diesel engine from its road tractors. From 1963, the 107 to 128 hp six-cylinder was used as an exchange engine in other Köf Iis also. The motor was only available in combination with Voith fluid drives and compressed air more…

VT18.16 / BR175 DR N XL L M4

In 1959, the GDR government decided to develop a four-car diesel-hydraulic multiple unit capable of 160 km/h for international express service. A total of twelve diesel multiple units were built at the Görlitz factory, designated VT 18.16 in keeping with their approximately 1,800 hp output and top speed of 160 km/h. The 12-cylinder 12 KVD 18/21 SVW engines, mounted above the power bogies of the motor cars, were rated at 660 kW on trains VT 18.16.01 and 02; the second engine upgrade, available more…

DB BR 628.0 (Deutz) N XL L M4

As a successor to the now aging railbuses VT98, Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) commissioned the development of the single-car 627 for lightly frequented routes starting in 1970. The two-car 628 was intended to replace the three- or four-car VT98. Delivery of the first pre-production vehicles of both types began in 1974. The 628.0 was powered by air-cooled Deutz F 12 L 413 F engines and the water-cooled underfloor MAN D 3256 BTXU diesel, proven in truck construction. Four additional 628.0s were fitted more…

DB BR 627.0 N XL L M4

As a successor to the now aging VT98 railbuses, Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) commissioned the development of the single-car 627 for lightly frequented routes starting in 1970. The two-car 628 was intended to replace three- or four-car VT98s. Delivery of the 627 pre-production vehicles began in 1974. Five cars were powered by 287 kW air-cooled Deutz BF 12 L 413 F engines, and three additional cars were equipped with a 294 kW water-cooled Daimler-Benz OM 404 engine. The top speed of 120 km/h also more…