Roco 72047 – Steam locomotive class 55, DR

Description

Steam locomotive class 55 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

■ Model with a tightly soldered sound decoder built-in from factory
■ Finely detailed model with many separately applied plug-in parts
■ With inserted lamp glass available in the ROCO programme for the first time
■ Die-cast metal chassis
■ Printed signs with lettering 55 4154-5 and 55 5110-6 included with model
■ FLEISCHMANN PROFI plug-in coupling for replacement is included

The series 55.25-56 locomotives (former Prussian G 8.1), of which almost 5.000 units were built, had a power output of 1.260 hp and reached a top speed of 55 km/h. The loco was mainly used in goods trains and for heavy shunting services.