Fleischmann 7170004 steam locomotive BR 65, DB, Ep. III (incl. sound)

Fleischmann 7170004 steam locomotive BR 65, DB, Ep. III (incl. sound) Product Details

Description

About the model: The class 65 steam locomotive is in the German Federal Railroad version and is from Era III. The locomotive is 97 mm long (length over buffers) and the minimum radius that can be driven on is 192 mm. The model is driven by 4 axles and 1 is equipped with traction tires. Everything else about the model can be found under the features.

About the prototype: The class 65 was part of the new construction program of the German Federal Railroad and was first delivered in 1951. Its characteristic appearance gives the locomotive an appearance that is both powerful and elegant. Its preferred area of operation as a passenger train tender locomotive was suburban and light rail service in the Ruhr area as well as on the Odenwaldbahn and the Überwaldbahn. Some of the locomotives were later equipped with push-pull control. The 18 locomotives reached a top speed of 85 km/h with an output of 1,089 kW. In 1972, the last locomotive ran on the siding.

Features:

• Direct current (DC)
• Gauge size: N
• Era: III
• Overall length: 97 mm
• Minimum radius: 192 mm
• Coupling: In-house coupling
• Number of driven axles: 4
• Axles with traction tires: 1
• Digital decoder: On board
• Sound: Yes (16 bit)
• Headlights: 3 headlights at both ends of the car, changing with direction of travel
• Movable Heusinger control
• Die-cast metal chassis