Trix 16017 N Scale Class 001 Steam Locomotive

Trix 16017 N Scale Class 001 Steam Locomotive

50 Years Ago: Departure of the German Federal Railroad Class 01

The Class 01 Pacific express locomotives were legends and the kings of the German rails. From 1928, they left their mark on high-quality express train services across Germany. Fifty years ago, these rail icons were finally retired from the German Federal Railroad (DB). Before their retirement, they made a grand appearance at the steam locomotive stronghold in Hof, where they pulled express trains, limited-stop fast trains, and passenger trains—some even double-headed—running to Regensburg, via Kulmbach to Lichtenfels, and especially crossing the famous Schiefe Ebene, a 2.5% grade near Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg. In 1972, Hof still employed 14 proud Class 01 locomotives, including road number 01 111, the best-maintained unit. Steam locomotive fans from all over the world flocked to Franconia to witness the final spectacular appearance of the Class 01. In the fall of 1974, the era of the 01 came to an end on the DB. Road number 01 111, which retained its original boiler design and front skirting, was saved from the scrapyard. It now stands at the foot of Schiefe Ebene in the German Steam Locomotive Museum in Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg, commemorating a glorious chapter in German locomotive history.

• German Federal Railroad (DB) express steam locomotive, road number 001 111-4.
• The locomotive looks as it did in 1972, featuring an older design boiler, closed front skirting, and "Witte" design smoke deflectors.

• Smoke box door can be opened.
• Running gear lights.

Product Description:

• Model:
  The locomotive features a die-cast metal locomotive frame and tender frame, as well as a die-cast metal tender body. It comes with a built-in digital decoder and sound generator supporting mfx and DCC formats.

• Motor and Drive:
  The motor and gear drive are located in the tender. The model has 3 powered axles and includes traction tires.

• Lighting Effects:
  The firebox flickers using processor-controlled LEDs (red/orange). Warm white LEDs illuminate the triple headlights, cab lighting, and running gear lights.

• Additional Features:

  • The smoke box door can be opened.
  • The tender has an NEM coupler pocket on the rear end.
  • Retrofit kit included for brakeman's steps, rail clearance devices, and piston rod protective sleeves.

• Dimensions:
  Length over the buffers: 150 mm / 5-7/8".

You can complete your train with the 18295 and 18296 add-on car sets.