Item Tag: ESU

The V200 was THE locomotive face of the German Federal Railway (DB) in the 1950s. No other diesel locomotive shaped the image of the young DB as much as the long locomotive with the characteristic aluminum decorative stripes that tapered to a stylized “V” on the front sides. In the series locomotives built from 1956 onwards, 1100 hp (at 1500 rpm) 12-cylinder engines from Daimler-Benz (MB 820 Bb), MAN (12 V 18/21) or Maybach (MD 650) were used. A steam boiler from Hagenuk was used to heat the train and was capable of heating an express train with ten to twelve cars. A special feature was that all V200.0s were equipped with a multiple control system that enabled double traction and push-pull train operation. Only two manufacturers, Krauss-Maffei (V200 001 – 005, V200 026 – 086) and MaK (V200.

The Atlas N Scale Master Gold GE U33/36B DCC ESU Sound locomotive is a ready-to-go replica of the U33B model in green color, featuring digital control system with light and sound functions. This 1:160 scale locomotive, manufactured in China, is a part of the Reading and Northern corporate roadname and perfect for model railroad enthusiasts aged 17 years and up. With its high-quality plastic and diecast materials, detailed features, and brand ESU, this locomotive is a must-have for collectors looking to enhance their transportation-themed model railroad layouts.