Roco 5110012 HO 1/87 scale diesel locomotive starter set, DB AG, passenger train, digital Z21 START newGen

Item available for pre-order, release scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2026.

The ROCO 5110012 digital set allows you to start a 1/87 scale H0 layout with a Deutsche Bahn AG passenger train. It includes a Class 218 diesel locomotive with two Intercity coaches, as well as a Z21 START newGen digital control system to get started operating the train.

This starter kit includes the essentials for quick setup: the Z21 START newGen control unit, a power supply, a controller whistle, and a ROCO LINE oval track figure with ballast. Control is provided via the Z21 app, available for download on iOS and Android devices.

• DB AG class 218 diesel locomotive
• 2 Intercity express train cars at 1:100 scale
• Z21 START newGen
• Power supply
• Controller's whistle
• ROCO LINE oval track with ballast

The supplied track consists of 12 R2 curved elements, 5 G1 straight rails, 1 G1/2 straight rail and 1 G1/2 connecting rail. The space required for installation is approximately 175 x 100 cm.

The locomotive is equipped with LED lighting, including three front lights and two end-of-train lights that are reversed according to the direction of travel. It features a PluX22 electrical interface, a digital decoder, a NEM 362 coupler, a minimum radius of 358 mm, four driven axles, and one axle with traction tires.

This set provides a complete solution for discovering or developing a ROCO digital network in H0, with a contemporary German passenger train from era VI.