DR BR50 2146-4 Steam Locomotive IV

DR BR50 2146-4 Steam Locomotive IV

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.

• Analogue DC Model
• Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
• This model mainly operates in Germany
• This model is decorated in DR company markings
• 3-dome boiler design with Witte smoke deflectors
• Chassis in reddish-brown paintwork
• Lamps with grab bar on the front buffer beam
• Version with new tender
• With fine metal wheel sets
• Home base in Dresden depot, Zwickau depot
• Flywheel Fitted
• Directional Lighting
• PluX16 Interface

Details

In eastern Germany, the Class 50 steam locomotive remained a vital workhorse long after the war. While only 354 locomotives were left in the Soviet occupation zone, the class continued to see widespread use. Over time, various locomotive-tender combinations emerged, with new tenders from Classes 23.10 and 50.40 increasingly paired with older Class 50 engines after their original tenders were withdrawn. These combinations, however, were less popular with crews due to the lack of a continuous rear wall, particularly in winter conditions. This model captures the enduring design, technical detail, and operational history of this iconic German locomotive.