218 494 heads an electric push-pull train from Singen to Basel. The diesel locomotive is necessary, because the line is not completely electrified.
218 494 & 434 head EC 119 from Stuttgart to Lindau, passing Kuchen (Filstal).
The two diesellocomoties 218 494 and 218 487 pulling IC 119 form Münster (Germany) to Innsbruck (Austria) through the valley "Schussentobel".