German Federal Railroad class 86. Digital version. TELEX couplers digitally controlled. 4 axles powered through side rods. 2 traction tires. TELEX couplers for remote control uncoupling of unit from cars anywhere on a 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.
