The Trix brand is offering the Series 44 Steam Locomotive with tender, digital sound, in HO scale: 1/87th registration 441315 under reference 22989.
Characteristics of the steam engine series 44:
- "2-rail" direct current model.
- Equipped with MFX decoder.
- Features numerous sound and light functions.
- Metal body, boiler and chassis.
- Controlled propulsion, with high efficiency.
- Integrated smoke generator in conventional mode. (Trix reference 72270).
- Attachment with short kinematics in accordance with NEM standard.
- Includes protective tubes, brake hoses and dummy screw fittings.
- Also includes a DVD on the history "the transport to the Märklineum and its restoration".
- Model available in alternating current "3 rails" under reference Marklin 39889.
Presentation of the Series 44 Steam Locomotive:
This locomotive was put into service in the early years of 1963 - 1964 by the railway company Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB). It is accompanied by a 2'2'T34 oil tender of standard design. The locomotive has been restored at the Märkllineum.
Trix manufacturer presentation:
The manufacturer Trix designs miniature trains under the scale HO: 1/87th. These rolling stock are renowned for their robustness and their sense of detail that is as close as possible to the original models. Trix mainly produces motrices under a direct current, operating system called "2 rails". But most of their products are also designed under an alternative "3 rail" system by manufacturer Marklin.
