German State Railroad Company (DRG) class E 18. With digital decoder and controlled, high-efficiency propulsion. Headlights digitally controlled. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. Engineer's cabs and engine room with interior details. Imprinted buffer rings. Movable front skirting can be fixed in place for static display. Quill drive driving wheels.
Length over buffers 19.5 cm (7-11/16").
In 1935 the German State Railroad Company placed into service the class E 18 developed and built by AEG. This electric locomotive turned in excellent results in heavy express train service. At the world exhibition in Paris this innovative machine was awarded the highest possible prize, the Grand Prix. Even today the E 18 still rates as one of the most successful developments of the German locomotive builders.
This model was produced as a one-time series only in 1999 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the German State Railroad Company (DRG).
