BR 18.5, DB | Gauge H0 - Article No. 39034

Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505

Elegant Beauty
A classic that is a must on any layout: The elegant class 18.5, a member of the S 3/6 family, generally considered by many railroaders as one of the most beautiful steam locomotives. The class 18 505 can still be admired at the DGEG Railroad Museum in Neustadt/Weinstraße, Germany.

Prototype: LVA Minden class 18.5 express train steam locomotive, with a type 2´3 T38 tender from the class 45. German Federal Railroad (DB). Black/red basic paint scheme. Locomotive road number 18 505. The locomotive looks as it did around 1967.

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Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505
Express Train Steam Locomotive, Road Number 18 505

Most Important Facts

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Article No. 39034
Gauge / Design type H0 / 1:87
Era III
Kind Steam Locomotives
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Highlights

  • Version as class 18 505 with a type 2´3 T38 tender from the class 45.
  • Especially intricate metal construction.
  • Partially open bar frame and many separately applied details.
  • Cab lighting and firebox flickering can also be controlled digitally.
  • Factory-installed smoke unit included.
  • Figures of an engineer and a fireman included.
  • World of Operation mfx+ decoder and extensive operating and sound functions included.
  • Product description

    Model: The locomotive has a new mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed chiefly of metal. The locomotive has a factory-installed 72270 smoke unit. Triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the built-in smoke unit will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. In addition, the cab lighting and the firebox flickering can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free LEDs are used for the lighting. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. The back of the tender has an NEM pocket with a close coupler and a guide mechanism. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston rod sleeves, brake hoses, and figures of an engineer and a fireman are included.
    Length over the buffers 26.4 cm / 10-3/8".

    An express train passenger car set to go with this locomotive is offered under item number 43279.

    This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22884.

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  • Publications

    - Fall New Items 2017 - Product programme 2017/2018
  • Digital Functions

    Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
    Mobile Station 2**
    Headlight(s)
    Smoke generator
    Steam locomotive op. sounds
    Locomotive whistle
    Direct control
    Sound of squealing brakes off
    Engineer’s cab lighting
    Whistle for switching maneuver
    Flickering Light in Fire Box
    Letting off Steam
    Sound of coal being shoveled
    Tipping grate
    Air Pump
    Water Pump
    Injectors
    Replenishing fuel
    Replenishing fuel
    Replenishing fuel
    Sanding
    "Switcher Double ""A"" Light"
    Switching maneuver
    Generator Sounds
    Light Function
    Rail Joints
    Safety Valve
    Coupler sounds
    Sound of Couplers Engaging
    Station Announcements
    Station Announcements
    Surrounding sounds

    * New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

    ** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

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