Fleischmann 714409 steam locomotive BR 44, DB, Ep. III

Fleischmann 714409 steam locomotive BR 44, DB, Ep. III Product Details

Description

The German Federal Railroad class 44 steam locomotive with lower DB-Witte wind deflectors and a type 2'2'T34 coal tender. It also has medium driving axles with smaller wheel flanges and a clear view between the boiler and the running gear.

The standard locomotive program of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) also included the development of a powerful freight locomotive. The locomotive, known as the BR 44, with a drilling engine was expected to be able to haul freight trains of up to 1,200 tons in low mountain ranges and up to 600 tons over steep ramps. In 1926, the first 10 machines with the 1'E h3 axle arrangement were delivered. This locomotive only went into series production from 1937 onwards, following the increased demands of train haulage, and was procured in large numbers in various versions. Until they were replaced by modern diesel and electric locomotives, the class 44 locomotives formed the backbone of the heavy freight train service throughout Germany.

Features:

• Gauge: N
• Power system: 2L direct current
• Railroad administration: DB
• Era: III
• Minimum radius: 192 mm
• Number of powered axles: 2
• Number of axles with traction tires: 2
• Coupling between locomotive and tender: KK coupler
• Coupling: NEM 355 shaft with KK kinematics
• Interface: Electric interface for Next18 traction units
• Headlights: 3 headlights at both ends of the vehicle, changing with direction of travel
• LoB: 141 mm