DBAG BR219 406-7 Diesel Locomotive VI

DBAG BR219 406-7 Diesel Locomotive VI

1:160 scale model produced by Fleischmann. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

• Analogue DC Model
• Best suited to Epoch VI Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Germany
• This model is decorated in DBAG company markings
• This model is best suited to 192mm radius curves
• Flywheel Fitted
• 3-Pole Motor
• Directional Lighting
• 4 Driven Axles
• Next18 Decoder Socket
• Version in current operating condition as a retro locomotive
• Bogies with "Megi" rubber suspension
• Authentic roof design
• Version with pilots
• Tail light switchable with a DIP switch
• Driver's cab lighting installed; switchable in digital operation
• Z21 driver's cab available

Details

Locomotive 218 406 was built by Friedrich Krupp in Essen and delivered to the Deutsche Bundesbahn in April 1976. Originally allocated to the Kempten depot in the Allgäu region, it went on to serve at several depots across Germany, including Regensburg, Stendal, Halberstadt, and Ulm, between 1993 and 2018.

In June 2017, while operating near Langenargen on Lake Constance, the locomotive was involved in a serious accident that caused a fire and extensive damage. After repairs and restoration, 218 406 returned to Kempten depot in June 2023, marking a return to its original base after several decades.

Back in service since September 2023, this locomotive represents the enduring legacy of the iconic Class 218 series, which has played a vital role in both regional passenger services and mainline operations across Germany.