Faur L18H Diesel

About the kit

The kit is comprised of a 3D printed plastic body shell, a fret of etched detail parts and a fret of 3D printed detail parts and is reproduced to 4mm (009, 1:76) scale only.

The body is designed to fit on the Graham Farish class 08 (outside framed) diesel shunter chassis.

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Please note this is a scale model for adult collectors, and not intended for children under 14 years of age.

Prototype Info

The L18H were produced by the Romanian locomotive builder ‘Faur’ in Bucharest between 1984 and 1986. Available in gauges from 600-1000mm and powered by a 6 cylinder MAN diesel engine, developing around 180bhp driven through a hydraulic transmission. The locomotives were equipped with compressed air train and engine braking as well as a manual locking hand brake.