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The Norwegian El18 is based on the Swiss Re460. 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.
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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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El18.2248
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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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El18.2262
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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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