Diesellok klass 218, DB AG

Diesellok klass 218, DB AG.

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
■ Z21 driver‘s cab is available

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
Coupling: NEM shaft 355 with close coupling mechanism
Minimum radius: 192 mm
Flywheel: yes
Traction tyres: 2
Number of driven axles: 4
Scale: 296
Epoch: V
Railway Company DB-AG
Electrical
Motor: 3 pole motor
Head light: 3 headlight, dependent on the direction of travel/2 tail lights, dependent on the direction of travel
LED head light: yes
Additional light function: yes
Control DC Analog
Interface: Electrical interface for traction units Next18
Measurements
Length over buffer: 102 mm