Vossloh DE18 diesel locomotive, Europorte – Jouef HJ2471 – HO

Vossloh DE18 Europorte diesel locomotive – Jouef HJ2471 HO

The Vossloh DE18 is today one of the most modern and powerful diesel locomotives used for heavy shunting and freight haulage operations in Europe. Designed to ensure the transition between industrial sidings and main lines, it represents a benchmark for private railway operators.

In France, the operator Europorte runs a large fleet of DE18 locomotives. With around 30 units in service (including leased machines), they form the backbone of the company's multi-purpose fleet .

Recognizable by their spectacular silver, blue and yellow livery , these modern locomotives perform a wide variety of tasks: hauling freight trains, serving industrial sidings or transporting motor vehicles.

Thanks to their powerful 300 kN traction force at start-up , the DE18 Europorte haul heavy trains carrying grain, chemicals or vehicles to North Sea ports or across the Rhine corridor.

For railway modelling enthusiasts, this locomotive is an essential element for reproducing a modern network from era VI , especially with car-carrier trains or contemporary freight trains.

A faithful reproduction by Jouef

The Jouef HJ2471 model accurately reproduces the Vossloh DE18 Europorte locomotive in HO scale (1:87) . Thanks to its robust design and powerful motor, it offers excellent running quality and a high level of realism for operation on model railways.

The locomotive features a die-cast metal chassis ensuring optimal weight and excellent traction, combined with a finely detailed body faithfully reproducing the characteristic lines of the real machine.

The high-performance 5-pole motor with flywheels ensures smooth and regular running, ideal for precise maneuvers or hauling freight trains on your HO layout.

Functions and equipment

• Die-cast metal chassis for excellent grip
• Finely detailed plastic body
• High-performance 5-pole motor
• Flywheels for a smooth ride
• Reversible white and red lights depending on the direction of travel
• Interior cabin lighting
• Illuminated dashboard
• Close coupling
• 21-pin NEM660 decoder socket

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Jouef
• Reference: HJ2471
• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Period: VI
• Company: Europorte
• Livery: silver / blue / yellow
• Motorization: 5-pole motor with flywheels
• Minimum radius: 356.5 mm
• Length: 198mm
• Lighting: 3 white front lights / 2 red rear lights
• Decoder socket: 21 pins (NEM660)
• Cabin lighting: yes

The Jouef Vossloh DE18 Europorte locomotive is an essential model for fans of modern freight trains in HO scale , allowing for a faithful reproduction of private rail transport activity in Europe.