DR BR38 2833 Steam Locomotive III (DCC-Sound)

DR BR38 2833 Steam Locomotive III (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco TT DR Class 38.2833 steam locomotive recreates a Deutsche Reichsbahn P 8 in Era III, based at Rbd Erfurt, Bw Saalfeld. This detailed model features the distinctive Giesl ejector, fine-spoked driving wheels, riveted tender and Witte smoke deflectors. A five-pole motor, flywheel, two driven axles and PluX16 interface provide smooth-running performance, while the model also includes digital sound and directional LED lighting.

Features:

• Detailed DR Class 38.2833 P 8
• Giesl ejector and fine-spoked wheels
• Riveted tender with Witte smoke deflectors
• PluX16 digital interface with sound
• Directional LED lighting and five-pole motor

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. Its robust construction and versatile 4-6-0 wheel arrangement made it highly suitable for passenger and mixed-traffic services, with examples eventually operating across much of Europe.

The Deutsche Reichsbahn modernised a number of P 8 locomotives during the 1960s. In 1966 and 1967, 75 locomotives were rebuilt at RAW „Einheit“ Leipzig with a Giesl flat ejector, an improved exhaust system that demonstrated a coal saving of around 14% at 50 km/h during performance trials. The distinctive arrangement earned the rebuilt locomotives the nickname „Quetschesse“ among railway staff. Their use was concentrated within the Reichsbahndirektionen of Cottbus, Erfurt and Magdeburg, where they were employed mainly on passenger services, often hauling Reko coaches.