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The class 45 was the most powerful of the German steam locomotives. This legendary locomotive was developed by Henschel from 1936 to 1937. Initially only two prototypes were built and extensively tested. The latter revealed that the magic power limit of 3,000 hp had been surpassed. Another 28 units were built in 1940. With a driving wheel diameter of 1.60 meters or 63 inches, these giants were designed for heavy freight service at high speeds. The general change in motive power never did allow these units to demonstrate their advantage. One sample of this colossal steam locomotive can still be admired in the Nrnberg Transportation Museum.
Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 45. Version with original boiler.
Model: Comes with a digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion with can motor with a bell-shaped armature, sound effects generator and firebox light glow. 5 axles powered. 2 traction tires. Metal tender. Close coupling between locomotive and tender. Reproduction of the inner cylinders. Numerous separately applied pipes and grab irons. Ready for installation of 7226 smoke generator. Headlights, smoke generator that can be retrofitted into the locomotive, and the firebox glow that is synchronized with the motion of the locomotive will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Steam locomotive sound effects that are synchronized with the motion of the locomotive and that are dependent on its speed, as well as acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with the 6021 Control Unit. Length over buffers 29.5 cm / 11-5/8.
The 37450 freight locomotive is being produced in a one-time series only for Insider members. Delivery is planned for the end of 2002.
Metal frame, boiler and tender.
Headlights have maintenance-free LEDs.
Close coupling between locomotive and tender.
Sound effects synchronized with the locomotives motion.
Steam whistle.
Firebox glow that is synchronized with the locomotives motion.
