Roco 7320010 diesel locomotive 218 150-1, DB, Ep. IV (incl. sound) AC current/AC

Roco 7320010 diesel locomotive 218 150-1, DB, Ep. IV (incl. sound) AC current/AC Product Details

Description

About the model: The 218 150 diesel locomotive is a German Federal Railroad model and is from Era IV. The locomotive is 189 mm long (length over buffers) and is equipped with a digital interface. The model is factory-equipped with a sound decoder. It is powered by 3 axles and 2 are equipped with traction tires. All other details about the model can be found under the features.

About the prototype: Starting in 1971, the German Federal Railroad put 398 class 218 production 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. The 218 series has undergone several color variations over the years. The first 218s were still delivered in the purple-red color scheme that was common for diesel locomotives. From 1975, the colors ocean blue/beige determined the external appearance of the locomotives.

Features:

• Alternating current (AC)
• Gauge size: H0
• Era: IV
• Clearance: 189 mm
• Minimum radius: 358 mm
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
• Number of powered axles: 3
• Axles with traction tires: 2
• Electrical interface: Electrical interface for PluX22 traction units
• Digital decoder: PluX22
• Sound: Yes
• Headlights: 3 headlights / 2 marker lights, depending on the direction of travel
• Extra separately applied plug-in parts, partially constructed using etching technology
• In digital operation with switchable high beam and individually switchable headlights or marker lights
• Z21 driver's cab available