Fleischmann 724222 diesel locomotive 218 131-1, DB AG, Ep. VI

Fleischmann 724222 diesel locomotive 218 131-1, DB AG, Ep. VI Product Details

Description

The Deutsche Bahn 218 131 diesel locomotive in a traffic red paint scheme with fine, separately applied plug-in parts and a rail scraper. From 1971, the Deutsche Bundesbahn put 398 BR 218 series locomotives into service and used them in front of both passenger and freight trains. They are used on most non-electrified lines and reach a top speed of 140 km/h with an output of 1,840 kW. The class 218 has undergone several color variations over the years, from 1997 traffic red became the standard color.

Features:

• Track size: N
• Power system: 2L direct current | DC
  
• Railroad administration: DB-AG
• Era: VI
• Minimum radius: 192 mm
• Number of powered axles: 4
• Traction tires: 2
• Coupling: NEM 355 shaft with KK kinematics
• Interface: Electric interface for Next18 traction units
• Headlights: 3 headlights, depending on direction of travel / 2 marker lights, depending on direction of travel
• Length over buffers: 102 mm