Product Features and Details
Diesel locomotive class 218 of the Deutsche Bahn.
¦ Version in orient red livery
¦ Model with delicate, separately applied plug-in parts
¦ Snow blower is attached to the package
¦ The rear lights can be switched of with a DIP switch
¦ The model is available with Z21 driver's cab.
From 1971 on the Deutsche Bundesbahn put 398 class 218 locomotives into service. The locomotives hauled both passenger trains and goods trains. They are used on most non-electrified lines and reach a top speed of 140 km / h and a power output of 1,840 kW. The class 218 has been painted in various colours over the years, and from 1987 onwards, oriental red became the locomotive's standard colour.
General data
- Number of driven axles - 4
- Traction tyres - 2
- Coupling - NEM shaft 355 with close coupling mechanism
- Minimum radius - 192 mm
- Flywheel - yes
- Interface - Electrical interface for traction units Next18
- Head light - Two direction dependent tail lights and dual headlights.