725100 Fleischmann N Diesel double locomotive 288 002-9, DB

Diesel electric double locomotive 288 002-9, of the DB

• 2 headlights with blackout lamps, depending on driving direction

In 1941 and 1942, four double locomotives of the type D 311 were put into operation by the German Wehrmacht. They had been built to transport heavy railway guns. Two locomotives, class V 188 001 a/b and class V 188 002 a/b, continued to be used by the Deutsche Bundesbahn after the war. A third locomotive served as a spare parts donor. They proved their worth in the heavy goods train and shunting service, mainly on the "Spessart" ramp. After the generator was damaged, the V 1088 001 needed to be dismantled as early as 1968. The V 188 002, later designed as 288 002, was still operating in the Franconian area until 1972. In 1973 both engines were scrapped.

Epoch : IV

Length over Buffers:  141 mm

Minimum radius: 192 mm