HO Scale AC Diesel Locomotives

Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DR/GDR) class 132 diesel locomotive, also known under the nickname Ludmilla. Ruby red basic paint scheme. Road number 132 457-3. The locomotive looks as it did around 1990.

Highlights

  • Simulated exhaust gas digitally controlled in three steps.
  • Locomotive includes an mfx/DCC decoder and a variety of sound functions.



Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. 4 axles powered using cardan shafts. Traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is a double A function. Warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive includes simulated exhaust gas using a Piezo nebulizer, digitally controlled using three steps (operation with distilled water). Length over the buffers 23.9 cm / 9-1/2.

Digital Functions

  ControlUnit MobileStation MobileStation 2 CentralStation 1/2 CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Smoke generator contact * * * * *
Diesel locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Horn * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Headlights locomotive end 2 off   * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver   * * * *
Switching range + switching light   * * * *
Headlights locomotive end 1 off     * * *
Coupler sounds     * * *
Blower motors     * * *
Compressor     * * *
Letting off Air     * * *
Sanding     * * *
Rail Joints     * * *

* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

release
2025 New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Diesel Locomotives
era
Era IV (1970-1990)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
DDR (East German State Railway (after 1949))
Availability
4th Qtr. 2025
our product code
36436
UPC/EAN
4001883364360
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