Märklin 55178 Class 18 Steam Locomotive
Model: This model is a special version of road number 18 314 that has been professionally weathered by Becasse. The chassis, locomotive body with its boiler and cab are made of die-cast zinc. Other separately applied parts are mostly made of metal. This is an elaborate model with many separately applied elements and a highly detailed cab. The smokebox door can be opened. The model has many features, including cab doors that can be opened. The loco has an mfx digital decoder with 32 functions, a controlled high-performance motor, and a sound generator with running sounds synchronized with the wheels, as well as extensive sound functions. It can be operated with AC, DC, Märklin Digital, and DCC. The model has a built-in buffer capacitor. All driving axles are powered. The model has a built-in smoke generator with steam exhaust synchronized with the wheels, multi-stage cylinder steam, and a steam whistle. The model is equipped with running gear lights and triple headlights with prototypical colors for the era that change ends with the direction of travel. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The lighting uses maintenance-free warm-white LEDs. The loco has red marker lights that can be controlled/switched off and cab lighting. The loco has a digitally controllable special function: The locomotive engineer operates the controller (using a servo-controlled movement sequence that replicates how locomotive engineers operate the controller in real life). The model is equipped with sprung buffers, a screw coupler at the front, and a remote-controlled Telex coupler at the rear (can be replaced with a screw coupler). It also features three-stage valve gear switchover (forward, reverse, continuous operation) and comes with built-in engineer and fireman figures. The model includes an accessories set containing a screw coupler, steam oil, and gloves. The loco is mounted on a black-painted aluminum base for presentation in a display case. The minimum radius for operation is 1,020 mm / 40-1/8". Length over the buffers approximately 73.8 cm / 29". Weight approx. 9.2 kg / 20 lb 4 oz.
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Highlights:
- Professionally weathered by Becasse, with certificate.
- Highly-detailed all-metal construction.
- Chassis, domes, boiler, etc. made of die-cast zinc, separately applied parts made of brass.
- Decoder generation with a buffer capacitor and up to 32 functions.
- Smoke generator with steam exhaust and front/rear cylinder steam synchronized with the wheels, and steam whistle.
- Special function: Locomotive engineer operates the controller (servo-controlled).
- Load-dependent running sounds synchronized with the wheels.
- Smokebox door and dome hatch can be opened, with many original details.
- Headlights with prototypical colors for the era and warm-white LEDs.
- Red marker lights can be controlled.
- Cab lighting.
- mfx decoder for operation with AC, DC, Märklin Digital, and DCC.
- Three-stage valve gear switchover (forward, reverse, continuous operation) with servomotor.
- Rear Telex coupler, screw coupler on the front (another is also included for replacement at the rear).
Prototype: German State Railroad (DR/GDR) express steam locomotive, road number 18 314, with coal main firing and a type 2´2´T24 coal tender. Converted version as an experimental locomotive of the VES-M in Halle (Saale). Version with a “Reko” or rebuilt boiler and partial streamlining, based on the steam locomotive, road number 18 314 (former Baden class IVh). With Witte smoke deflectors and an inductive magnet on one side. The loco looks as it did around 1960.
Digital Functions:
| Control Unit | Mobile Station | Mobile Station 2 | Central Station 1/2 | Central Station 3/2* Mobile Station 2** |
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| Headlight(s) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Smoke generator | • | • | • | • | • |
| Steam locomotive op. sounds | • | • | • | • | • |
| Locomotive whistle | • | • | • | • | • |
| Telex coupler on the rear | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engineer’s cab lighting | • | • | • | • | |
| Sanding | • | • | • | • | |
| Special Function | • | • | • | • | |
| Direct control | • | • | • | • | |
| Sound of squealing brakes off | • | • | • | ||
| Switching range + switching light | • | • | • | ||
| Light Function | • | • | • | ||
| Light Function | • | • | • | ||
| Injectors | • | • | • | ||
| Water Pump | • | • | • | ||
| Sound of coal being shoveled | • | • | • | ||
| Marker light(s) | • | ||||
| Whistle for switching maneuver | • | ||||
| Conductor's Whistle | • | ||||
| Letting off Steam | • | ||||
| Air Pump | • | ||||
| Surrounding sounds | • | ||||
| Safety Valve | • | ||||
| Tipping grate | • | ||||
| Special sound function | • | ||||
| Replenishing fuel | • | ||||
| Replenishing water | • | ||||
| Replenishing sand | • | ||||
| Switching maneuver | • | ||||
| Rail Joints | • | ||||
| Special sound function | • | ||||
| Special sound function | • |
* 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
Specifications:
- Length over the buffers approximately 7.38 cm
- Scale: 1 (1:32)
- Type: Steam Locomotives
Warning
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ATTENTION: not suitable for children under 15 years. This product contains small parts that may be a choking hazard. |