{"product_id":"marklin-39217-dbag-br218-464-6-diesel-locomotive-v-ac-sound-ho-gauge","title":"Marklin 39217 DBAG BR218 464-6 Diesel Locomotive V (~AC-Sound) HO Gauge","description":"DBAG BR218 464-6 Diesel Locomotive V (~AC-Sound)\n1:87 scale model produced by Marklin. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nFeatures:\nAC Sound Model\nBest suited to Epoch V Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Germany\nThis model is decorated in DBAG company markings\nDigitally controlled engine room lighting.\nLocomotive frame and body constructed of metal.\nEquipped with striking snowplows on both ends of the locomotive.\nPrototypical roof version for the class 218.4 with large cooling fans.\nCab lighting can be controlled digitally.\nLocomotive engineer sitting in Cab 1.\nClose couplers with guide mechanisms.\nLocomotive lightly weathered.\nmfx+ digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.\nBuffer height conforms to the NEM.\nBuffer capacitor included to bridge over short areas without current.\nDetails\nThe DB Class 218 is one of the most successful and versatile diesel-hydraulic locomotives ever operated by Deutsche Bundesbahn and later Deutsche Bahn AG. Introduced in the 1970s as a modern successor to earlier members of the V 160 locomotive family, the Class 218 was designed for reliable performance on non-electrified main lines and secondary routes, handling mixed-traffic duties ranging from passenger expresses to heavy freight.\nConstructed between 1971 and 1979, a total of 410 locomotives were built by a consortium of German manufacturers including Krupp, Henschel, MaK, and KHD. The locomotive features a B'B' wheel arrangement, a powerful diesel engine paired with hydraulic transmission, and train heating systems suitable for passenger service. Its design emphasised flexibility, with enough power and speed to manage both scheduled regional expresses and slower freight workings without compromise.\nThe Class 218 quickly became ubiquitous on unelectrified sections of the German network, replacing steam traction and older diesels while offering smooth acceleration and dependable operation. Many locomotives were fitted for push-pull service with driving trailers, enhancing their usefulness on commuter and regional routes. Into the 1990s and 2000s, the Class 218 remained a mainstay of mixed-traffic operations even as electrification progressed.","brand":"Marklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53169200136529,"sku":"MN39217","price":337.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/mn39217_1.jpg?v=1772226217","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/marklin-39217-dbag-br218-464-6-diesel-locomotive-v-ac-sound-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}