DR BR38 2833 Steam Locomotive III

DR BR38 2833 Steam Locomotive III

Details:

The Roco TT DR Class 38.2833 steam locomotive recreates a Deutsche Reichsbahn P 8 in Era III, based at Saalfeld within Reichsbahndirektion Erfurt. This detailed 1:120 model features the distinctive Giesl ejector, fine-spoked driving wheels, riveted tender and Witte smoke deflectors. A five-pole motor, flywheel and two driven axles provide smooth-running performance, while the PluX16 interface allows straightforward digital conversion.

Features:

• Detailed DR Class 38.2833 P 8 steam locomotive
• Giesl ejector and fine-spoked wheels
• Riveted tender with Witte smoke deflectors
• Five-pole motor with flywheel
• PluX16 interface and directional LED lighting

Historical Background

The P 8 was one of Germany's most successful steam locomotive designs, developed by Robert Garbe for the Prussian State Railways from 1906. The robust 4-6-0 locomotive became a mainstay of passenger and mixed-traffic services across Germany and, following the First World War, throughout much of Europe.

In the German Democratic Republic, numerous P 8 locomotives were modernised to extend their working lives. Between 1966 and 1967, 75 locomotives were rebuilt at RAW „Einheit“ Leipzig with a Giesl flat ejector, an efficient exhaust system that reduced coal consumption by around 14% during testing at 50 km/h. Railway staff nicknamed the distinctive rebuilt locomotives “Quetschesse”. Their operation was concentrated in the Reichsbahndirektionen Cottbus, Erfurt and Magdeburg, where they were used predominantly on passenger services, often hauling Reko coaches.