At the beginning of the 1950s, the Deutsche Reichsbahn requested a light shunting diesel locomotive with an output of 110–132 kW. This machine was intended to replace the small old locomotives used for shunting services.
In 1960 the first series of the V15 was finally produced. Further series followed, but then with 132 kW engines. These locomotives also received larger driving wheels with a diameter of 1000 mm (previously 900 mm). The locomotives all performed very well and were produced in various batches until 1964. Of the 473 locomotives built, 50 were exported.
In order to fulfill the desire for higher traction performance, LKM Babelsberg developed a locomotive with an output of 220kW in 1966. But it was 1968 only that the DR put the first locomotive of the new design as V 23 001 into service.
More details about the locomotive: Here
My MOC includes both, the V15 and the V23. For the V15, I decided to give it the blue colour scheme while for the V23, I decided for the orange colour scheme.
Both engines are not motorized, but the model is prepared to replace the motor dummy with a train motor (87574c01 or bb0896c01). A solution for the power supply has do be developed then.
The drive wheels have a diameter of 24.0 mm and have a pin hole for the coupling rods. The wheels are available from different alternative sources as injected moulded as well as 3D-printed wheels without or with (recommended) groove for the rubber band. Details are included in the instruction file.
MOC stats (one locomotive):
Length: 21.3 studs
Width: 8.4 studs
Height: 10.5 studs
Weight: 0.5 grams
Parts: 360
I provide a detailed step-by-step building instruction. At the end of it, you find an overview of all needed parts.
A print-ready sticker sheet is available too (in case the model contains stickers). I provide it in the widely used PDF-format in high-resolution and print-ready.
Furthermore, I provide the parts list in Excel format. This makes it easy to filter out needed parts and create order lists.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages or injury on parts and humans happen while following my instructions. Everything you do is your responsibility and under your personal risk.
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