Introduction
The Norwegian El18 is based on the Swiss Re460. One Re460 was on trial runs in the summer of 1993. In the summer of 1994 this unit returned together with another unit, so two units were running in Norway. This resulted in an order of 20 locomotives. They were built in 1996 en 1997 by Adtranz in Strømmen Norway. They replaced the El17 in the express train services.
Because most manufacturers have a model of the Swiss Re460 it was to be expected that some HO models of the El18 would come on the market. Sofar three manufacturers have produced an El18; Hag, Märklin and Roco.
In my collection I limit myself to models that fit the era around 1997. Therefore I don't have any of the later liveries in my collection.
El18.2244 - July 21, 1997
Four models of the NSB El18.
Models
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Number:
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El18.2241
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Manufacturer:
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Märklin
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Catalogus no:
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34635 DC
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1996-
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Description:
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This is a 2 rail version of the Märklin El18, which was produced
exclusively for the Norwegian market. Some specific Norwegian modifications
were made to the basic Re460 model. The cab interior has the driver position on the correct right side.
I've replaced the pantographs with better looking versions from Roco.
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Number:
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El18.2243
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Manufacturer:
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Roco
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Catalogus no:
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63503
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1996-
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Description:
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The Roco version is pretty good. Unfortunately the cab interior is not right,
it shows the driver on the left (Swiss position).
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Number:
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El18.2245
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Manufacturer:
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HAG
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Catalogus no:
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283NO
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1996-
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Description:
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The HAG version has a metal shell. The driver sits on the wrong side (left, should be right).
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Number:
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El18.2245
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Manufacturer:
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BMJ/Roco
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Catalogus no:
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43970 (painted by BMJ)
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System:
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Three rail AC (motorola decoder installed)
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Era:
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None (see description)
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Description:
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When the El18 was ordered BMJ made a model serie based on the Roco SBB 460 with the paint scheme that was assumed the real El18 would get, based on the El16/17 paint scheme. The black side is larger and the number is next to the NSB logo. The eventual real paint scheme was slightly different.
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Number:
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El18.2248
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Manufacturer:
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Roco
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Catalogus no:
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63503
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1996-
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Description:
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The second batch of the Roco El18 has a new number, the 2248. No changes to detail etc.
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Number:
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El18.2257
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Manufacturer:
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Roco
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Catalogus no:
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62694
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1997-
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Description:
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Third batch from Roco. New number and some internal changes.
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Number:
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El18.2262
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Manufacturer:
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BMJ/Roco
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Catalogus no:
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BMJ El18
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1997-
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Description:
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This is special version of the Roco El18 made by Bergen Modelljernbane in
Norway. It has Norwegian snowplow on cab 1. The cab interior was also modified
so the driver sits on the right side.
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SBB 460 lease units in Norway
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Number:
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Re 460 055
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Manufacturer:
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Roco
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Catalogus no:
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Roco Club Edition 4/94 - 9409A - Version 3
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1994
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Description:
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This is a special Roco Club Edition of the Re 460 055 (Lillehammer) as it was on a trial run in Norway in the summer of 1994.
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Number:
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Re 460 066
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Manufacturer:
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BMJ/Roco
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Catalogus no:
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Roco Club Edition 4/94 - 9410A - Version 3
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System:
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Two rail DC
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Era:
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1994
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Description:
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This is a special Roco Club Edition of the Re 460 066 (Finse) as it was on a trial run in Norway in the summer of 1994.
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Last update: 2023-07-16
