Gauge H0 - Article No. 39215

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.

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Most Important Facts

Article No.	39215
Gauge / Design type	H0 / 1:87
Era	IV
Kind	Diesel Locomotives

339,00 € RRP, incl. Tax

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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.

Product description

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".

Passenger cars to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item numbers 43897, 43898, and 43899. This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22431.

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Publications

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Digital Functions

	Control Unit	Mobile Station	Mobile Station 2	Central Station 1/2	Central Station 3/2* Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s)
Engineer’s cab lighting
Diesel locomotive op. sounds
Horn
Direct control
Engine room lighting
Sound of squealing brakes off
Headlights locomotive end 2 off
Switching range + switching light
Whistle for switching maneuver
Headlights locomotive end 1 off
Blower motors
Compressor
Letting off Air
Horn
Sanding
Opening cab door
Operating sounds
Train control warning sound
Replenishing diesel fuel
Coupler sounds
Conductor's Whistle
Rail Joints