Diesel locomotive 118 210 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

■ Rich detailing on the model with many separately applied plug-in parts; some made of metal
■ 6-axle version with fine wheelsets
■ With vertical grab rails at the front
■ Switchable headlights/taillights with DIP switch
■ Stationed at Railway Management Erfurt, Meiningen depot

The V 180 series of the Deutsche Reichsbahn was the largest diesel locomotive built in the GDR. It was initially built in a four-axle version with two two-axle bogies, and later in a six-axle version. The low axle load of 15.6 tonnes of the six-axle version is still considered a technical masterstroke, making this locomotive universally usable on branch lines. It is also approved for steep gradients. The resulting versatility is unique among large German diesel locomotives.