PKP TKt3 21 Steam Locomotive III (DCC-Sound)

PKP TKt3 21 Steam Locomotive III (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco TT PKP TKt3 21 steam locomotive recreates a former German DRG Class 86 locomotive in Polish State Railways (PKP) service, representing Era III-IV. This finely detailed model features numerous separately fitted parts, white printed wheel rims and distinctive seven-spoke leading and trailing wheelsets. A five-pole motor, flywheel, four driven axles and Next18 decoder provide smooth-running digital performance, with switchable cab lighting and sound.

Features:

• Detailed PKP TKt3 21 steam locomotive
• Numerous separately fitted detail parts
• White printed wheel rims and seven-spoke wheelsets
• Next18 decoder with sound
• Digitally switchable cab lighting

Historical Background

The PKP TKt3 locomotives originated from the German DRG Class 86, a versatile 1'D1' tank locomotive developed for secondary-line passenger and freight services. Between 1928 and 1943, 775 Class 86 locomotives were delivered to the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The 1,000 hp locomotives were designed for speeds of around 70-80 km/h and were also well suited to shunting duties.

Following the Second World War, 44 Class 86 locomotives remained in Poland and were taken over by the PKP. Classified as TKt3, they continued to provide versatile service on Polish secondary routes, hauling both passenger and freight trains as well as undertaking shunting duties. The final example was withdrawn from PKP service in 1975, bringing the Polish career of this successful German locomotive design to an end.