ESU 31423 - Diesel locomotive, H0, BR V60, Post Lok 5, red, Ep. IV, prototype condition around 1987, LokSound, smoke generator, shunting coupling, DC/AC

ESU 31423 - Diesel locomotive, H0, BR V60, Post Lok 5, red, Ep. IV, prototype condition around 1987, LokSound, smoke generator, shunting coupling, DC/AC

Role model information

In the 1950s, the German Federal Railway DB planned to purchase a large number of three-axle shunting locomotives in order to modernize the shifting service. The decision was made to use a drive with coupling rods and a jackshaft. With a maximum speed of 60 km/h on the route, the locomotive was just as fast as the through freight trains that were common at the time, and took advantage of the permitted speed on branch lines. The coal-fired warming oven (Dofa oven) was only used to keep the parked V60 warm. From the 1990s onwards, the DB replaced the ovens with warming devices powered by external power, which eliminated the ovens at the front end below the right circulation. Further external changes included the installation of industrial magnets from the mid-1960s and from 1985 the majority of locomotives were equipped with automatic couplings. Internally at DB, the series machines are divided into light and heavy locomotives. Externally, the two types do not differ. The heavy version, which weighs 54 t, has a larger frame than the light locomotive, which weighs only 48 t. With the introduction of computer-friendly designations in 1968, the light locomotives were given the series number 260, the heavy ones were listed as 261. Until the early 1980s, the locomotives of both series had to be manned by staff trained as locomotive drivers. By reclassifying the locomotives into the 360 and 361 series in 1987, the DB assigned the machines to small locomotives and created the job title locomotive shunter for the shunters trained as locomotive personnel. The machines equipped with automatic clutch (AK) and radio remote control were given the designation 364 (light type) and 365 (heavy type). The BR 362 and 363 were only created in 1992 and refer to locomotives that were equipped with the Caterpillar engine 3412 DI-TA instead of the original Maybach GTO 6 / GTO 6A.

Model details

The DB-V60 is completely new as an ESU model! Chassis, structure, engine, gearbox, grinder including recording, smoke unit, lighting, digital clutch, loudspeaker and all details have been newly developed. The lamp inserts have vertical engravings to correspond to the impression of DB standard lanterns.

Converting from AC (factory condition) to DC operation is done by removing the center grinder and switching a small slide switch immediately in front of it front axle.

The digitally remote-controlled, electromagnetic coupling sits in a standard shaft, is height-adjustable in two stages and, if necessary, can be easily exchanged or replaced with any coupling without soldering thanks to the plug.

The newly designed smoke generator produces a larger steam output.

The LokSound 5 decoder is completely new. Silky driving characteristics and a range of useful functions and adjustment options delight the railway operator. There is a “heavy pull” function in which the acceleration and braking times are doubled and the motor acoustically works at a higher speed. With the "locomotive brake" the locomotive goes into idle and brakes slightly more strongly - if necessary to a standstill - regardless of the speed controller position. In shunting operation, the locomotive accelerates and decelerates more than in normal operation.

Technical details

LokSound decoder for DCC with RailComPlus®, Motorola®, M4 and Selectrix
Independent registration to control centers with RailComPlus® or mfx® functionality
Universal electronics with plug-in grinder
Newly developed load-dependent smoke generator synchronous with LokSound
Double loudspeaker with large sound capsule
31 Special functions
PowerPack storage capacitor for uninterruptible power supply
Bell-armature motor with flywheel
Digitally remote-controlled clutch in NEM shaft
Prototypical headlights, cabin and driver's desk lighting
Chassis lighting
Engraved Light guide
Metal structure and frame
Opened fan grilles in the long stem
Robust yet delicate handle bars made of metal and plastic
Multicolored driver's cab with locomotive driver figure
Length over buffers = 121 mm

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	ESU
Item number:	31423
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4044645314234
Product Type:	Diesel locomotive
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	Br V60
Company number:	Post locomotive 5
Railway company:	Private
country:	EN
epoch:	IV
Metal model:	partly made of metal
AC wheelset:	available
grinder:	present, removable
Electricity system:	DC/AC
operation mode:	DCC sound
interface:	21 MTC (NEM660)
Digital decoder:	Yes
Energy storage:	Yes
engine:	5-pole motor
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Length over buffer:	121mm
Minimum radius:	360mm
coupling:	Shaft NEM 362 with KK kinematics
digital coupling:	Yes
Interior design:	equipped with interior furnishings
Interior lighting:	digitally switchable
Driver's cab lighting:	digitally switchable
Headlight:	LED headlight
Sound:	Yes
Smoke generator:	Yes
Weight:	169.9g
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE62103961
BattG registration number:	21002525