Roco 7300053 diesel locomotive 218 433-1, DB AG, Ep. VI

Roco 7300053 diesel locomotive 218 433-1, DB AG, Ep. VI Product Details

Description

About the prototype: From 1971, the German Federal Railroad 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 maximum speed of 140 km/h with an output of 1,840 kW. Locomotives are currently still in service at the Ulm, Kempten and Mühldorf am Inn depots.

About the model: The Deutsche Bahn 218 433 diesel locomotive comes with a red paint scheme and the typical white DB-AG lettering. In addition to its detailed appearance, the locomotive is equipped with other high-quality features. Among other things, the locomotive comes with direction-dependent headlights and tail lights. The model has a length of 189 mm and has been produced on a scale of 1:87. All further information can be found under the features.

Features:

• Gauge: H0
• Era: VI
• Railroad company: DB-AG
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Length over buffers: 189 mm
• Number of powered axles: 4
• Number of axles with traction tires: 1
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
• Headlights: 3 headlights / 2 marker lights, depending on direction of travel
• Interface: Electric interface for locomotives PluX22
• Power system: 2L direct current
• Operating condition 2021 with new LED lighting: Tail light at the outer headlight positions
• Universal diesel locomotive for passenger and freight service
• Extra attached plug-in parts, partly executed in etching technology
• Switchable headlights/tail lights with DIP switch
• Model has prototypical low wheel flanges
• Wheel sets with 1.2 mm high wheel flanges available as spare parts (item no. 145433, 145435)
• Z21 driver's cab available