German Federal Railroad class 86. With built-in DELTA module. 4 axles powered through side rods. 2 traction tires. Electronic reverse unit. TELEX couplers for remote controlled uncoupling of cars at any spot on the layout. Length over buffers 15.8 cm (6-5/8").
In prototype operation these locomotives could be seen chiefly on branchlines in the Mittelgebirge region, but they also held their own quite well on main lines due to their maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Altogether 774 of these standard locomotives were built. 385 of them entered German Federal Railways service and were used in mixed service on light railroads. The locomotive is 13.82 m (45'4-1/8") long, weighs 88.5 tons and has a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
