Liliput L162593 N Diesel Shunting Locomotive 332 021-5 DB AG

Model railway enthusiasts building a modern German layout in N scale will appreciate this DB AG diesel shunting locomotive, road number 332 021-5. It represents a Köf III class shunter in Era VI condition, ready for shunting duties on DC analogue layouts.

Key specifications

• Scale: N (1:160)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG)
• Road number: 332 021-5
• Locomotive type: Diesel shunting locomotive
• Model series: BR 332
• Era: VI (from 2007 onwards)
• Power system: DC (direct current) analogue
• Digital interface: NEM 651 (6-pin)
• Lighting: Directional triple headlights (white/red), LED
• Motor: 5-pole motor with flywheel
• Coupling: NEM 355 coupling shaft with close coupling mechanism
• Length over buffers: 70 mm
• Minimum operating radius: R1 (192 mm)
• Chassis material: Die-cast metal
• Body material: High-quality plastic
• Special features: Prepared for sound decoder, free-standing handrails, detailed chassis

Why choose it

This model combines a robust die-cast chassis with fine detailing, including free-standing handrails and a detailed chassis. The 5-pole motor with flywheel ensures smooth low-speed operation, essential for shunting. The NEM 651 interface allows easy digital conversion, and the model is prepared for a sound decoder.

Ideal use cases

• Adding a modern shunter to a DB AG Era VI layout
• Shunting operations on DC analogue layouts
• Upgrading to DCC with a 6-pin decoder
• Collecting Liliput N scale locomotives

Good to know

The locomotive features directional LED lighting with triple headlights, changing between white and red depending on direction. The close coupling mechanism keeps gaps between wagons realistic. With a minimum radius of 192 mm, it can negotiate tight curves found on many N scale layouts.