70113 Roco Diesel electric double locomotive D311.01 of the Deutschen Wehrmacht

Novelty 2024 - Diesel electric double locomotive D311.01 of the German Armed Forces (1933-45)

• Double locomotive formed by two units coupled together; both units fully equipped with a motor
• Full reproduction of the transition area between the two units
• Elaborately reproduced engine room
• Free-standing handle rails, in part made from metal
• Perforated roof fan design
• Headlights depending on direction of travel and blackout lamps

In 1941 and 1942, a total of four type D 311 double locomotives were put into service by the Deutsche Wehrmacht. The D 311.01 a/b, also known as “Walli”, was used on the Crimean peninsula. Along with its sister engine, the D 311.02 a/b “Dora”, it manoeuvred the largest railroad gun ever built. The locomotives D 311.03 and 04 were intended for use with the “Schwerer Gustav 2” gun, and were probably put into service in West Germany. The fifth and sixth double locomotives were ordered from Krupp, but ultimately could not be built due to war events.

Epoch: II

Length over buffers: 259 mm

Minimum Radius: 358 mm