Roco 78116 Diesel-electric double locomotive 288 002-9, AB, DC, ep IV, H0

German Federal Railway (Deutsche Bundesbahn) Class 288 002 diesel-electric double locomotive.

Special Edition Model!

Completely new design!

■ Double locomotive consisting of two permanently coupled units; Both units are fully equipped with 
motors and sound decoders.

■ Complete replica of the transition area between the two units
■ Elaborately detailed engine room
■ Finely detailed model with many separately applied parts
■ Roofs with additional fan grilles in the roof curves
■ Frame panels with four sandboxes each and an INDUSI (Inductive Train Protection) replica
■ Directional three-headlight system and two red taillights
■ Openwork roof vents
■ Digital version with motorized fans
■ In digital operation with switchable cab, control panel, and switch box lighting, as well as 
engine room lighting
■ "Dynamic Sound" package for even better depth of field

In 1941 and 1942, a total of four double locomotives of the D 311 type were put into service by the 
German Wehrmacht. They were built for transporting heavy railway artillery. Two locomotives, V 188 
001 a/b and V 188 002 a/b, continued to be used by the German Federal Railway (Deutsche Bundesbahn) 
after the war. A third locomotive served as a source of spare parts. They proved their worth in 
heavy freight and pusher service, primarily on the Spessart incline. After a generator failure, V 
188 001 had to be taken out of service as early as 1968. V 188 002, later 288 002, remained in 
operation in the Franconian region until 1972. Both locomotives were scrapped in 
1973.