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Are you looking for an extraordinary diesel locomotive for your N-gauge model railroad layout that combines German railway history with a unique special design? The Fleischmann 7360045 Deutsche Bahn Class 218 497-6 diesel locomotive impresses with its elaborate decals and two sides featuring completely different designs. While one side, with its black-and-red color scheme, evokes the tradition-rich era of steam locomotives, the other side features a modern white ICE design with a red accent stripe. This finely crafted Era VI locomotive features a reliable flywheel-driven motor, a Next18 digital interface, and factory-installed cab lighting. A real eye-catcher for collectors and enthusiasts of German diesel locomotives.
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 designed for universal use on non-electrified main and branch lines. The combination of a powerful diesel engine, hydrodynamic power transmission, and electric train heating made these locomotives particularly versatile. For many decades, they were used to haul regional and express trains as well as high-quality long-distance passenger trains and freight trains. The 218 497-6 was built in 1979 by the manufacturer MaK in Kiel and is thus one of the iconic diesel locomotives of the Deutsche Bundesbahn that continued to be used by Deutsche Bahn even after the railway reform.
The history of the 218 497-6 took an extraordinary turn in 2021. At the Cottbus plant of DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH, the diesel locomotive underwent a comprehensive general inspection. As part of this work, it received a special design that bridges two distinct eras of German railway history. While the locomotive was being technically prepared for its future duties, it simultaneously took on a striking appearance that pays tribute to both traditional railway technology and the modern future of the Cottbus facility. The Fleischmann 7360045 depicts this special operational condition of Era VI on a 1:160 scale.
The most extraordinary feature of the Fleischmann BR 218 497-6 is its elaborate, asymmetrical special paint scheme. One side of the locomotive is painted black and red, evoking the classic color scheme of German steam locomotives. This design pays homage to the long railway tradition and the historical significance of steam locomotive technology. The opposite side, by contrast, is white with a red decorative stripe, echoing the modern appearance of ICE high-speed trains. This highlights the Cottbus plant’s current role as a modern maintenance center for high-speed trains. Thanks to these two distinct designs, the locomotive presents a completely different appearance depending on the viewing angle, making it an exceptional collector’s model.
The Fleischmann 7360045 is designed for analog DC operation and features a three-pole motor with a flywheel. This combination ensures smooth running and pleasant handling on your N-gauge model railroad layout. All four axles of the diesel locomotive are driven, while two traction tires improve power transfer to the rails. This makes the model well-suited for use at the head of longer passenger and freight train formations. For future digitalization, the locomotive features an electrical Next18 digital interface, through which a compatible digital decoder can be retrofitted. The analog version is shipped without a factory-installed digital or sound decoder.
A special technical highlight of the Fleischmann BR 218 497-6 is the factory-installed cab lighting. With the appropriate digitalization, this lighting can be controlled separately and creates an atmospheric ambiance, especially during twilight runs or in nighttime station scenes. In addition, the diesel locomotive features a direction-dependent three-light headlight with two red tail lights. The LED lighting complements the locomotive’s distinctive appearance while in motion. A Z21 cab is also available for this class, which, when used with a compatible Z21 controller and appropriate digital equipment, enables a particularly engaging operating experience.
The Fleischmann 7360045 combines the striking design of the Class 218 with an exceptional custom paint scheme. The elongated locomotive body, the typical cab fronts, and the characteristic roof section make the diesel locomotive instantly recognizable even at a small scale. In particular, the two differently designed sides of the locomotive give the model an unmistakable look. The depiction of its current operational condition underscores the special character of this former Bundesbahn locomotive. This makes the Fleischmann BR 218 497-6 suitable for both regular model railroad operation and display in a collection of exceptional special-edition locomotives.
The Fleischmann BR 218 497-6 is ideal for modern N-gauge model railroad layouts of Era VI. Train formations with matching passenger cars, freight cars, and transfer trains are particularly interesting. Depicting a locomotive during the staging of cars or a special transfer run also offers a variety of possibilities for model railroad operation. Thanks to its diesel drive, the Class 218 is particularly well-suited for non-electrified main and branch lines. 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 model can also be used on more compact layouts.
The Fleischmann 7360045 combines the rich history of a legendary German diesel locomotive with an exceptional design that uniquely unites the past and future of railroads. The two differently painted sides of the locomotive, the intricate decals, and the factory-installed cab lighting make the BR 218 497-6 an attractive addition for discerning N-gauge model railroaders. This version offers high recognition value, particularly for collectors of the Class 218 series, enthusiasts of unique special paint schemes, and model railroaders focusing on Era VI. Get your hands on the Fleischmann BR 218 497-6 from Deutsche Bahn and bring a piece of railway history from the Cottbus plant to your N-gauge model railroad layout with this unique diesel locomotive!
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