NEW Fleischmann 7170043 N Dampflok BR 64 1455-1 DR Ep.IV DCC

Fleischmann 7170043 N Steam Locomotive Class 64 1455-1 DR Era IV DCC

Are you looking for a classic tender steam locomotive for your N-gauge model railroad layout that combines the historic branch-line operations of the Deutsche Reichsbahn with modern digital technology? The Fleischmann 7170043 DR Class 64 1455-1 steam locomotive impresses with its characteristic design, riveted water tanks, unique trailing wheelset with disc wheels, and a factory-installed DCC digital decoder.

As an Era IV model, the locomotive evokes the final years of service for the proven Class 64 series with the Deutsche Reichsbahn. With its compact design and home base at the Salzwedel railway depot, the BR 64 1455-1 is ideally suited for historic branch lines, smaller stations, and a variety of passenger and freight trains.

Fleischmann BR 64 1455-1 – Classic Tender Steam Locomotive of the Deutsche Reichsbahn

The Class 64 was developed by the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft beginning in 1926. These versatile standard-design passenger tender locomotives were specifically intended for use on branch lines and could haul both passenger and freight trains.

With its compact design and versatile capabilities, the Class 64 became an important locomotive type in regional rail transport. Even after World War II, numerous units remained in service with the Deutsche Reichsbahn of the GDR.

As of July 1, 1950, 129 Class 64 locomotives were still listed in the DR’s maintenance inventory. For many years, these robust tender steam locomotives defined the appearance of small stations and rural railroad lines.

Prototype-accurate design with riveted water tanks

A special feature of the Fleischmann 7170043 is its reproduction of the BR 64 1455-1 with riveted water tanks. This distinctive design underscores the locomotive’s historical appearance and makes it an interesting addition for enthusiasts of classic Reichsbahn steam locomotives.

The trailing wheelset features disc wheels, another characteristic detail of this locomotive variant.

The model is assigned to the Magdeburg Reichsbahn Directorate and the Salzwedel locomotive depot. This makes the steam locomotive ideal for integration into historical N-gauge scenes from Era IV.

BR 64 1455-1 – Historical Service at the Salzwedel Depot

The history of locomotive 64 1455 is closely tied to the final years of steam operation on the Deutsche Reichsbahn. In 1972, the locomotive was transferred from the Jerichow locomotive depot to the Salzwedel locomotive depot.

There, it was used, among other things, for special farewell runs. Together with steam locomotives 24 009 and 37 1009, respectively, the BR 64 1455 hauled special trains that commemorated the end of an important era of steam locomotives.

These operations make the locomotive an interesting model for model railroaders who wish to recreate not only everyday passenger and freight service but also historic special trips on their layouts.

Factory-installed DCC digital decoder and proven drive technology

The Fleischmann 7170043 comes factory-equipped with a permanently soldered-in DCC digital decoder. This allows the steam locomotive to be used directly on a compatible DCC digital layout without the need to retrofit a decoder first.

Power is provided by a three-pole motor with a flywheel, which ensures smooth operation. Three driven axles provide propulsion, while one axle is equipped with traction tires to improve the locomotive’s tractive effort.

The three-light headlight at the front is switchable in digital mode and adds to the authentic appearance of the tender steam locomotive while in motion.

The locomotive features a NEM 355 coupler shaft without close-coupling kinematics. With a length over buffers of just 78 mm and a minimum operating radius of 192 mm, the BR 64 1455-1 is also suitable for compact N-gauge model railroad layouts.

Ideal for historical passenger and freight trains of Era IV

The Fleischmann BR 64 1455-1 pairs particularly well with contemporary passenger and freight cars from the Deutsche Reichsbahn. This allows you to recreate the typical branch-line traffic of the GDR in the 1970s on your model railroad layout.

Whether leading a short passenger train, shunting at a small station, or serving as the lead locomotive for a historic special train—this versatile tender steam locomotive offers numerous possibilities for varied digital model railroad operation.

The digitally equipped BR 64 1455-1 is also an interesting addition for collectors of classic DR steam locomotives. In particular, the riveted water tanks and the trailing wheelset with disc wheels give the model its unique character.

Experience a piece of Reichsbahn steam locomotive history with modern DCC technology! Get the Fleischmann 7170043 BR 64 1455-1 from the Deutsche Reichsbahn and expand your N-gauge collection with a distinctive tender steam locomotive from Era IV.

Features:

• Gauge: N
• Era: IV
• Railroad Company: DR
• Locomotive: Class 64 1455-1
• Version with riveted water tanks
• Trailing wheelset with disc wheels
• Home Depot: Magdeburg Regional Depot, Salzwedel Depot
• Power system: DC Digital
• Factory-installed, soldered-in DCC digital decoder
• Three-pole motor with flywheel
• 3 powered axles
• 1 axle with traction tires
• Three-light front headlight, digitally switchable
• NEM 355 coupler housing without close-coupling mechanism
• Minimum curve radius: 192 mm
• Length over buffers: 78 mm

Specs:

• Gauge: N
• Rail Company: DR
• Era: IV
• Color: Black
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Digital
• sound: No
• News: 2027
• Type: Steam loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.