■ Maintenance-free motor ■ LED headlights on both ends of the locomotive ■ Spring-loaded middle axle ■ Rod made of metal ■ Precisely reproduced locomotive "noses" ■ Separately applied shunter handles ■ Unobstructed view through the driver's cab
The Deutsche Bundesbahn procured the locomotives of the class V 60 from the mid-1950s to remedy the lack of efficient shunting locomotives. These machines, which can be found at almost all German shunting yards, achieved a top speed of 30 km/h during shunting maneuvers and a line speed of 60 km/h. In the early 1990s, the DB cosidered to remotorize some machines with a state-of-the-art motor for the first time. Only machines which were converted to radio control from 1997 on, received a Caterpillar motor and were redesignated class 363.
Details
General data
Number of driven axles
3
Coupling
NEM shaft 355 without close coupling mechanism
Minimum radius
192 mm
Flywheel
yes
Electrical
Motor
5-pole motor
Head light
Both sides of the vehicle are equipped with direction dependent triple headlights.
