Heavy steam locomotive class 44 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The
model has oil firing.
Drive on two tender axles and on all five driven locomotive axles
via cardan shaft.
* Rich detailing on the model. Many separately applied parts.
* Metal wheels with delicately designed spokes
After the end of the war, many locomotives of the DR were
retrofitted with oil firing. The class 44 formed the backbone of
the heavy freight train service until it was replaced by the modern
diesel/electric locomotives. Because of their enormous tractive
power, the locomotives were also called "Jumbos". The last
"Pachyderms" were decommissioned at the DR in 1986.
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