Class 288 Double Diesel Locomotive

Prototype

German Federal Railroad (DB) class 288 double diesel locomotive in a crimson paint scheme of Era IV. Converted version with Maybach motors without roof extensions. 4 sand boxes included per side and locomotive half.

Model

The frames and bodies are constructed mostly of metal. Both locomotive halves are motorized, all axles powered respectively. The locomotive has motors with a bell-shaped armature. The two locomotives are permanently coupled together by a coupling drawbar. The headlights / marker lights change over with the direction of travel and include 3 each warm white headlights / 2 each red marker lights with maintenance-free LEDs. The engine room is lighted and has interior details indicated. The locomotive has a high level of detailing with a fine, extensive paint scheme and lettering. Length over the buffers approximately 103 mm / 4-1/16″. The minimum radius for operation is 145 mm / 5-11/16″. Another coupling drawbar for Radius 195 mm / 7-5/8″ and for the locomotive as a display model are included.

Highlights

• Motors with bell-shaped armatures.
• Both locomotive halves motorized with all axles powered.
• Warm white / red LED headlights / marker lights.
• Frames and bodies constructed of metal.
• Engine room lighting.
• Engine room interior modelled.
• Different coupling drawbars for R 145 mm / 5-11/16″, for R 195 mm / 7-5/8″ and for the locomotive as a display model are included.