Novelty 2026: Between 1946 and 1989, the diesel-electric
locomotives of Class 500 shaped the daily operations of the Dutch
State Railways (NS). A total of 45 machines were in service –
reliable, powerful, and unmistakable. The first ten units (Nos.
501–510) arrived in the Netherlands immediately after World War II
via the British War Department. The distinctive three-axle gray
locomotives quickly became indispensable helpers in shunting
operations – especially at major stations such as Utrecht, Zwolle,
and Rotterdam Feijenoord. Thanks to their great reliability, the NS
soon expanded the fleet: 35 more locomotives (Nos. 511–545)
followed, initially in classic olive green and from the 1970s in
modern yellow-gray. Version as shunter Rh 600 of the DSB |
Digitally switchable cab lighting | Fine spoked wheels, pipes, and
handrails | Fitted battery and sandboxes, air tanks, and spring
packs | With additional water level indicator, filler neck,
whistle, and sign holder | Digital sound versions with numerous
prototype-typical sounds | Matching detailing parts for display in
a showcase are included with the model
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