Roco 79396 DRG BR38 3713 Steam Locomotive II (~AC-Sound) HO Gauge

DRG BR38 3713 Steam Locomotive II (~AC-Sound) 1:87 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection. AC Sound Model Best suited to Epoch II Model Railways This model mainly operates in Germany This model is decorated in DRG company markings This model is best suited to 358mm radius curves For the first time as a version without dynamic steam Boiler without smoke deflectors Prototypical smokebox door Reichsbahn lanterns for gas lighting Wheels with fine spokes In digital operation with switchable cab and engine lighting Flywheel Fitted 3 Rail Version Details To meet the growing demands of passenger and express train services, the Prussian State Railways developed the Class P8 passenger locomotive. Over 3,700 of these versatile, three-coupled steam locomotives were built by German manufacturers up to 1923. Later designated Class 38 10–40, the locomotive delivered 880 kW, weighed approximately 130 tonnes including a fully supplied tender, and could reach speeds of 100 km/h forward and 50 km/h in reverse. The repainting of the DRG's extensive locomotive fleet to the standard black and red colour scheme took many years. Until around 1930, numerous locomotives continued to operate in the earlier olive green, reddish-brown, and black scheme used until 1926, albeit with updated numbering and markings, reflecting the transitional period in German steam traction.