Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 218 general-purpose locomotive. Diesel hydraulic locomotive with electric train heating. Version in "Chinese Red" paint scheme. The locomotive looks as it did around 1990. Model: The locomotive's frame and body are constructed of metal. The locomotive has a DCC digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high efficiency propulsion. 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 headlights can be turned off separately at Engineer Cab 2 and 1. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons on the sides and ends. It also has detailed buffer beams. The locomotive has NEM coupler pockets. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-5/16". One-time series. Charlie's Tip: This model can be found in an AC version in the Märklin H0 assortment under item no. 37745.
