Express Locomotive with a Tender.
Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG), Group Administration Bavaria, class 18.5, 4-6-2 wheel arrangement. A locomotive brand new from the builder in the paint scheme of the original class S 3/6 for the Railroad Technical Exhibition in 1924 in Seddin (near Berlin).
Most Important Facts
| Article No. | 12314 |
|---|---|
| Gauge / Design type | Minitrix / |
| Era | II |
| Kind | Steam Locomotives |
Highlights
- Authentic special paint scheme.
- Metal construction.
- Can motor with a bell-shaped armature in the boiler.
- Digital connector.
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Product description
Model: Era II. The locomotive and tender are made of die-cast metal.
The locomotive has a can motor with a bell-shaped armature and a flywheel, built into the boiler. The tender has an NEM digital connector. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender. 3 axles powered through side rods, 2 traction tires. The locomotive has a very fine paint scheme in a marvelous shade of blue.
Length over the buffers 134 mm / 5-1/4".Spare parts for our articles can be found here in our spare parts search.
One-time series, exclusively for members of the Trix Profi Club.
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Publications
- Main Catalog 2007/2008 - New items 2007
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Prototype information
The class S 3/6 locomotives are among the very successful designs in railroad history. These locomotives proved themselves not only in Bavaria, but also in important long distance service beyond the borders of Germany. In the years 1923 to 1930, the German State Railroad ordered additional locomotives from Maffei and Henschel on the basis of the good experience with the locomotive initially designated as the class S 3/6 and later designated as the class 18.5. Noticeable features on this class were the straight front on the engineer's cab in contrast to the earlier pointed shape for better air flow. Together with the boiler appearing longer, it gave these locomotives a totally different look. The power for the locomotives was increased to 1,830 horsepower. In 1924, this modern, high power locomotive was the star among 20 steam locomotives at the Railroad Technical Exhibition in Seddin. Locomotive S 3/6 3709 (road number 18 508) adorned the exhibition poster; its festive blue paint scheme with golden decoration made of polished brass is still a symbol of railroad esthetics today for railroad enthusiasts.
