NEW Fleischmann 7360042 N Diesellok BR 218 391-1 DB Bahnbau Ep.VI

Fleischmann 7360042 N Diesel Locomotive BR 218 391-1 DB Railway Construction Ep. VI – Powerful Diesel Locomotive for Modern Railway Service

Are you looking for a versatile diesel locomotive for your N-gauge model railroad layout that will let you authentically recreate modern railroad construction and a variety of work train operations? The Fleischmann 7360042 DB Bahnbau Group Class 218 391-1 diesel locomotive impresses with its design reflecting current operational conditions, numerous separately attached details, and reliable drive technology. As an Era VI model, it combines the rich history of the German Class 218 with its current use in rail service. Of particular interest are the pre-installed cab lighting, the Next18 digital interface, and the available Z21 cab.

Prototype: The legendary Class 218 of Deutsche Bahn

The Class 218 diesel locomotives are among the best-known and most versatile vehicles in German railway history. As a further development of the successful V-160 locomotive family, they were put into service by the Deutsche Bundesbahn beginning in the 1970s. For many decades, these powerful diesel locomotives shaped passenger and freight service on non-electrified main and branch lines. They were a daily sight on the railways, particularly hauling regional trains, express trains, and heavy passenger train sets. Thanks to their robust construction and versatile capabilities, these locomotives also proved their worth in freight service and for special operational tasks. Some Class 218 locomotives continue to be used for specialized services, thus beginning a new chapter in their long operational history.

DB Bahnbau Group – Class 218 391-1 in Modern Work Train Service

The DB Bahnbau Group performs important tasks in the construction, renewal, and maintenance of Germany’s railway infrastructure. This requires powerful locomotives capable of hauling construction trains, material transport trains, and other work vehicles. With its diesel engine, the Class 218 is particularly well-suited for use on sections of track without overhead wires or during construction work where the overhead catenary is temporarily deactivated. The Fleischmann 7360042 depicts the 218 391-1 in its current operational condition with the DB Bahnbau Group, offering an interesting opportunity to recreate modern railway operations of Era VI on your own model railroad layout.

Model Technology & Next18 Digital Interface

The Fleischmann BR 218 391-1 is designed for analog DC operation and features a three-pole motor with a flywheel. All four axles of the diesel locomotive are driven, while two traction tires assist with traction. This makes the model well-suited for use with longer work trains and freight trains. A Next18 digital interface is included for future digitization, allowing for the retrofitting of a compatible digital decoder. This version of the locomotive is shipped without a factory-installed digital or sound decoder. Additionally, a Z21 cab is available for this series, which offers an interesting option for prototypical control when paired with compatible digital equipment.

LED Lighting & Pre-wired Cab Lighting

The Fleischmann 7360042 features a direction-dependent three-light headlight with two red tail lights. The LED lighting complements the diesel locomotive’s characteristic appearance and creates a prototypical effect while in motion. Another special feature is the provision for a cab lighting system. With the appropriate retrofit and digital equipment, this can be activated in digital operation. Especially during nighttime construction train runs, while shunting, or during a stop at the station, cab lighting offers additional possibilities for creating an atmospheric model railroad ambience.

Visual Highlights & Finely Detailed Construction

The Fleischmann BR 218 391-1 impresses with its meticulous model design, featuring numerous finely detailed, separately applied snap-on parts. These highlight the characteristic construction of the well-known diesel locomotive and ensure a prototypical overall appearance. The elongated locomotive body, the distinctive cab fronts, and the typical design of the V-160 family make the Class 218 instantly recognizable even at a 1:160 scale. The version reflecting the current operational condition of the DB Bahnbau Group gives the model a special character and makes it an attractive addition to any collection of modern railroad service vehicles.

Compatibility & Versatile Applications

The Fleischmann 7360042 is ideal for N-gauge model railroads of Era VI featuring modern stations, track construction sites, and non-electrified sections of track. The diesel locomotive pairs particularly well with ballast cars, flat cars, construction train cars, and other suitable work and freight cars. Transfer runs, material transport, or the deployment of a construction train also offer varied possibilities for realistic model railroad operation. The NEM 355 coupler housing with close-coupling kinematics allows for coupling with compatible N-gauge cars. With a length over buffers of 102 mm and a minimum curve radius of 192 mm, the locomotive can also be used on more compact model railroad layouts.

A special model for collectors and model railroad enthusiasts

The Fleischmann 7360042 combines the history of a legendary German diesel locomotive with the specialized tasks of modern railroad construction. The finely detailed design, the four-axle drive, and the Next18 digital interface make the BR 218 391-1 an interesting addition for active N-gauge model railroaders. This model offers numerous application possibilities, especially for collectors of the Class 218 series, enthusiasts of DB railway service vehicles, and model railroaders focusing on Era VI. Add the Fleischmann BR 218 391-1 from the DB Bahnbau Group to your model railroad layout and expand your collection with a versatile diesel locomotive for authentic construction trains and exciting work train runs!

Features:

• Gauge: N
• Era: VI
• Railroad Company: Deutsche Bahn AG / DB Bahnbau Group
• Locomotive: BR 218 391-1
• Model reflects current operational condition
• Fine, separately attached plug-in parts
• Power system: DC analog
• Motor: Three-pole motor with flywheel
• 4 powered axles
• 2 gripper rings
• Digital: Can be retrofitted via Next18 interface
• Lighting: Direction-dependent LED three-light headlight and 2 red tail lights
• Cab lighting: Pre-wired; digitally controllable with appropriate retrofit
• Z21 cab available
• Coupler: NEM 355 with close-coupling kinematics
• Minimum curve radius: 192 mm
• Length over buffers: 102 mm

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