Prototype

 German Federal Railroad (DB) class 038 steam locomotive with a tender. Former Prussian P8. Version with triple headlights, two boiler domes, bell, standard Prussian cab, Witte smoke deflectors, coal tender addition, and inductive magnet. Road number 038 382-8. The locomotive looks as it did around 1970/71.

Highlights

• Prototypical tooling changes for Era IV version
• Especially intricate metal construction
• Cab lighting can be controlled
• Flickering of the fire can be controlled
• mfx+ digital decoder and numerous operation and sound functions included

Product description

Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. Triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The smoke unit contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The 72270 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The flickering of the fire can be controlled digitally. In addition, the cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting.

The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston rod sleeves, brake hoses, and prototype couplers are included.

Length over the buffers 21.3 cm / 8-3/8".

Charlie's Tip

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22895.

Publications

- New items brochure 2022

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