Roco 78768 diesel locomotive 218 421-6, DB AG, Ep. VI (incl. sound) AC current/AC

Roco 78768 diesel locomotive 218 421-6, DB AG, Ep. VI (incl. sound) AC current/AC Product Details

Description

About the model: The 218 443 diesel locomotive is a Deutsche Bahn AG model and is from Era VI. The AC model is equipped with a sound decoder (for the first time with 16-bit sound). Further details about this product 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. Locomotives are currently still in service at the Ulm, Kempten and Mühldorf am Inn depots.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Roco
• Gauge size: H0
• Alternating current (AC)
• Length: 189 mm
• Minimum passable radius: 358 mm
• Number of axles with traction tires: 2
• Number of powered axles: 3
• Flywheel mass: Yes
• Coupling: NEM 362 shaft with KK kinematics
• Electric interface for locomotives PluX22
• 3 headlights depending on direction of travel / 2 tail lights, depending on direction of travel
• PluX22 digital decoder
• Decoder type: MS450P22
• Sound: Yes
• Sound quality: 16 bit
• Current operating status with new LED lighting: Tail light at the outer headlight positions
• Universal diesel locomotive for passenger and freight service
• Specially attached plug-in parts, partially executed in etching technology
• In digital operation with switchable high beam and individually switchable headlights or marker lights
• Z21 driver's cab available