Under référence ROCO 70772,here is a DB Diesel locomotive, échelle HO 1/87ème, DCC SON, série 218 290-5.
Characteristics:
Crimson paint version with DB AG logo
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1995/1996 version with lettering in a different colour from the prototype
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Additional plug-in parts, partially engraved
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Switchable headlights/rear lights with DIP switches
The model has realistic low wheel flanges
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Wheel sets with 1 .2 mm-high wheel flanges available as spares (ref. 145433, 145435)
Z21 cab available
A little history:
The 218 series has done more to shape the image of the Deutsche Bundesbahn and Deutsche Bahn than any other type of diesel locomotive over the last five decades.From 1971 onwards, 398 locomotives of this series were put into service and used for both passenger and freight trains. They reached a top speed of 140 km/h with a power output of 1,840 kW. The 218 series has seen a number of colour variants over the years. The first 218s were always delivered in the crimson colour scheme that was usual for diesel locomotives in the era.
The first 218s were always delivered in the crimson colour scheme that was usual for diesel locomotives in the era.
The first 218s were always delivered in the crimson colour scheme that was usual for diesel locomotives in the era.
The first 218s were always delivered in the crimson colour scheme that was usual for diesel locomotives in the era.
