Class 218 Diesel Locomotive

Prototype

German Federal Railroad (DB) class 218 diesel locomotive. Ocean blue / ivory basic paint scheme. Road number 218 401-8. The locomotive looks as it did starting in 1976.

Model

The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion. All four axles powered. Traction tires. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. Headlights at Locomotive Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is a double A light function. Cab lighting changes over with the direction of travel. It and the engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons on the sides and ends. The buffer height conforms to the NEM. There are close coupler with guide mechanisms. Brake lines and prototype couplers are included separately for installation on the locomotive. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16″.

Highlights

• Another Märklin classic.
• First time to include digitally controlled engine room lighting.
• Locomotive frame and body constructed of metal.
• Prototypical roof construction of the class 218.4 with large cooling vents.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Close couplers with guide mechanisms.
• mfx+ digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.