BRAWA 41658 - H0 diesel locomotive WR 360 “Wirtschaftliche Forschungsges.mbH” DRG

BRAWA 41658 - H0 diesel locomotive WR 360 “Wirtschaftliche Forschungsges.mbH” DRG

Role model information

One of the main reasons for the development of the 360 hp WR 360 C 14 diesel locomotive with fluid transmission was the requirement for "smoke-freedom" on the Wehrmacht's railway systems, so that e.g. B. ammunition depots or refineries could not be discovered from the air through the exhaust plume of a steam locomotive.

Through a working group involving Berliner Maschinenfabrik AG (formerly Louis Schwarzkopf), Orenstein & Koppel as well as Deutz and Voith (only in engine and transmission issues), two prototypes were created within a year, which were tested extensively by the Locomotive Testing Office of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the second half of 1937. The knowledge gained was immediately incorporated into further development, so that further advance locomotives could be built as early as 1938. The first of the 245 series locomotives came onto the rails at the beginning of 1939 and were delivered to the army, air force, navy and also industrial companies. The WR 360 C 14 were powered by Deutz or MWM engines, which were also used in submarines at the time.

Due to the Second World War, the WR 360 C 14 reached many European countries and even to North Africa, where some of them remained. In addition to the Deutsche Bundesbahn and Reichsbahn routes after 1945, there were also several WR 360 C 14s in use in Austria, France and Italy, among others.

The locomotives, now known as V36, were found on the Deutsche Bundesbahn primarily used in shunting and in front of transfer trains. They were also used in suburban passenger transport in the greater Wuppertal, Frankfurt and Nuremberg areas. For this purpose, some locomotives were equipped with a simplified push-pull train control or converted to one-man operation and equipped with a roof pulpit. This was used to improve the visibility of the locomotive crew when the train was being pushed. As further noticeable modifications, the Federal Railway's locomotives received a larger and striking cooling water expansion tank on the engine front as well as adjustable radiator shutters. The last locomotives, now known as the 236 series, were in use until 1981. On the Deutsche Reichsbahn side, the V36s lasted about 4 years longer. Some of the locomotives remained in use on private railways and industrial companies until the end of the 1980s and several V36s can still be seen in use on various museum railways today.

Model details

Etched Radiator protection (prototypical version without radiator fins)
Free-standing handlebars and steps
Free view through the driver's cab
Lighting with maintenance-free LED
Three-point bearing
Finely detailed chassis
Finest printing and painting
Frame and wheels made of metal, body made of plastic
Coupling holder according to NEM standard
Light change


Interior lighting (digital version EXTRA)
Filigree, electrical coupling (interchangeable thanks to mount according to NEM standard)
Subsequent conversion to the digital version is possible via a 22-pin interface (sound function only). Please note that later retrofitting of the digitally remote-controlled clutch is not possible.
Incl. Energy storage (buffers sound, engine and light)
Extensive lighting functions: maneuvering light, driver's compartment lighting, tail light can be switched individually (digital version EXTRA)
Optimized light control for driving and maneuvering operations (digital version EXTRA)
Flicker-free light thanks to stabilized and 5V power supply buffered via a separate capacitor (digital version EXTRA)
Series-specific original sound (digital version EXTRA)
Noise-free 16-bit sound with up to 8 independent channels thanks to the latest sound technology and excellent sound properties (digital version EXTRA)
Optimal motor and load control for perfect running characteristics (digital version EXTRA)
Can be used in all common digital systems (DCC, Motorola, SX1 and SX2)
AC version with enclosed locomotive card for recognizing the function symbols in MFX operation
For the BRAWA models of the V36 series, digital decoders are used that were developed by BRAWA in collaboration with Doehler & Haass.

Technical details

Length over buffers: 105.7 mm
Minimum passable radius: 360 mm
Interface: PluX22
Number of traction tires: 1
Flywheel: built-in
Light change : Dual headlights & two red marker lights that change in the direction of travel
Interior lighting: installed
Spring buffers: installed
Sound: prepared

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	BRAWA
Item number:	41658
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4012278416588
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	Diesel locomotive BR V36
Company number:	38
Railway company:	DRG
country:	EN
epoch:	II
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DC Analogue BASIC+
interface:	PluX22
engine:	pole motor
Motor with flywheel:	built-in
traction tires:	1
Length over buffers:	105.7mm
Minimum radius:	360mm
Interior lighting:	built-in
Cab lighting:	digitally switchable
Top light:	Dual headlights & two red marker lights that change in the direction of travel
sound:	prepared
Spring buffer:	built-in
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE no.:	DE14862574