The brand Roco offers under the reference 70038, the magnificent steam locomotive à 56 2009 (Gr 8.2), put into service by the company Deutsche Reichsbahnn during the IV period, on the réminiature buckets à l39;échelle HO 1/87 ème and alimentés en courant continu 2 rails.
This rolling stock is offered in the digital sound version, incorporating a MS450R sound encoder. The machine is driven by a five-horsepower engine, two motorised axles and two rubber tyres. As for the lighting, you'll find 2 front lights that can be adjusted according to the direction of travel.
With an overall length of 195 mm, this electric train features an electric interface for traction vehicles NEM 651 and short coupler fixed to the tender.
For its little history..
Delivered from 1919, its first prototype developed a power of 1,023 kW, or 1,390 hp, to tow a weight of 120.4 tonnes, enabling it to reach a maximum speed of 65 km/h. 850 examples were subsequently produced to be assigned to freight trains. These locomotives were put into service on the DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) network in the early 1970s (Class IV).
