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What to buy - BR210 (#39189) or BR218 (#39180)
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Offline Piggy  
#1 Posted : 23 February 2010 19:43:52(UTC)
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Piggy

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Hi all,

I have been considering a diesel Locomotive for some time, and really like the V160 family. I have an old BR216 (3074) from way back.

I'm looking at either the BR210 (#39189) or the BR218 (#39180). I want to use it as an allround loco. Including express trains, freight and cummutor trains (Silvercoins - with control cab).

From my descibtion it sounds more like a BR218. But I like the idea the Gasturbine in the BR210 a lot.

Anyboby who has both?
Is the sound very different in the two models?

Regards
Kenneth
CS1 update - K & C tracks - German Era 3B & 4, with some Swiss and Austrian visitors. - My Layout
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Offline steventrain  
#2 Posted : 23 February 2010 22:37:50(UTC)
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39189 is use for passenger 43859 TEE Bavaria.
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
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Offline TimR  
#3 Posted : 24 February 2010 00:08:54(UTC)
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First off,

Recommended read for this subject is this fairly recent thread:

https://www.marklin-user...aspx?g=posts&t=15053

I would say 39189 would have the more imposing sound. If you prefer this, go for it.
But if you're happy with BR218 - you got more options to choose from (39180/1/2/3).
Now collecting C-Sine models.
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Offline Piggy  
#4 Posted : 24 February 2010 00:40:35(UTC)
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Piggy

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Thanks, I think I get BR210 anyway. I only have steamers with full sound at the moment. I also got very interested in the new SBB bavaria set, then it would make some sense with the BR210, as an alternative loco. I guess my question is really, what have the BR210 been used for, apart from TEE Bravaria?
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Kenneth
CS1 update - K & C tracks - German Era 3B & 4, with some Swiss and Austrian visitors. - My Layout
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Offline Piggy  
#5 Posted : 26 February 2010 23:55:40(UTC)
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I just got the BR210, and I'm very happy with it. Great loco. Smile
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Kenneth
CS1 update - K & C tracks - German Era 3B & 4, with some Swiss and Austrian visitors. - My Layout
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Offline RayF  
#6 Posted : 26 February 2010 23:58:33(UTC)
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Good to hear that, Kenneth.

Any chance of a Piccy?
Ray
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Offline jeehring  
#7 Posted : 27 February 2010 01:25:39(UTC)
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I have ordered the BR 210 with gas turbine...just last week. as my dealer told they are still available.
Yes they were on service with Bavarian coaches . I don't think they have been pulling Bavarian coaches all the time...what kind of other coaches, may be ?
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Offline Piggy  
#8 Posted : 27 February 2010 01:54:48(UTC)
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Here is a picture. very good light functions and plenty of sounds, great toyBigGrin Nice details and a SDS motor, great pulling power. It has it all.

Jeehring, you got something to look forward to.Smile

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Kenneth
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Offline LionelMPC  
#9 Posted : 27 February 2010 08:28:46(UTC)
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Glad you are enjoying your BR 210, I have been very happy with mine as well.

I just got the 43859 TEE Bavaria passenger car set to go with it and looks very nice. It looked fine pulling my old 24cm coaches too. I think it will look fine with anything a 218 would pull.

-James
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