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39185 DB AG cl. 218 Diesel Locomotive

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 218 general-purpose locomotive. Diesel hydraulic locomotive with electric train heating.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. It also has a compact design, centrally mounted motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons on the sides and ends. It also has detailed buffer beams. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16".

Highlights:

Metal construction.

Compact design Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.

MFX decoder with extensive light and sound functions.

Central Unit Control Unit Mobile Station Central Station Head Lights X X X X Headlights Cab1 End   X X X Headlights Cab2 End   X X X Diesel Locomotive Operating Sounds   X X X Direct Control     X X Locomotive Whistle     X X Sound of Squealing Brakes “off”     X X