{"product_id":"roco-db-v188-002-double-diesel-locomotive-iii-rc7300102-ho-gauge","title":"Roco DB V188 002 Double Diesel Locomotive III RC7300102 HO Gauge","description":"DB V188 002 Double Diesel Locomotive III\u003cp\u003e1:87 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue DC Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to Epoch III Model Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in DB company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpoch IIIb version in red paintwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation component on the roof, pipe with mushroom-shaped cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne battery box on each side of the locomotive at the rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble locomotive formed from two permanently coupled units; both units fully equipped with motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete replica of the transition area between the two units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElaborately reproduced engine room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely detailed model with separately attached plug-in parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame panels, each with 4 sandboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-dependent triple headlights and two red tail lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenwork roof ventilators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's cab, driver's desk and switch box lighting as well as engine room lighting installed; can be controlled digitally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheel Fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 Interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cp\u003eBetween 1941 and 1942, the German Wehrmacht introduced four double locomotives of the D 311 type, specifically designed for transporting heavy railway guns. Two of these, V 188 001 a\/b and V 188 002 a\/b, continued service with the Deutsche Bundesbahn after the war, while a third locomotive was used as a spare parts donor. These powerful locomotives excelled in heavy freight and push-pull operations, particularly on the challenging Spessart ramp. V 188 001 was retired in 1968 following a generator failure, and V 188 002, later renumbered 288 002, served in the Franconian region until 1972. Both locomotives were eventually scrapped in 1973, leaving a lasting legacy among German heavy-duty diesel locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988711469393,"sku":"RC7300102","price":355.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/rc7300102_1_v2.jpg?v=1770998991","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/roco-db-v188-002-double-diesel-locomotive-iii-rc7300102-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}