Tillig TT Tillig TT 2699 TT Diesel locomotive BR 228 of DB AG

In 1955 the first diesel locomotive of the DR was planned as V 180. In 1963 the series delivery began as a two-engine diesel-hydraulic locomotive. In order to be able to use the V 180 locomotives on secondary routes, the axle mass had to be less than 16 tons. For this purpose, the V 180 was equipped with new three-axis bogies. In 1966 the delivery of the six-axle version, which was built until 1970 and was then classified as 118.2, began. Starting in 1972, the locomotives were fitted with stronger engines, so that 2400 hp were available. On the outside, these machines can be seen by the ventilation grillees instead of the outer windows in the machine room. The locomotives are very reliable and still in use today. It is the standard diesel locomotive for all train types of the DR up to the middle loads. The maximum speed is 120 km/h. A steam generator is available for the train heating. This text is machine translated.