DR BR86 1591-6 Steam Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)

DR BR86 1591-6 Steam Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)

Details:

The Roco TT DR Class 86 1591-6 steam locomotive recreates a Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 86 locomotive in Era IV, based at Rbd Dresden, Bw Aue. This finely detailed model features seven-spoke leading and trailing wheelsets, a boiler without a steam dome and long cut-out water tanks. A five-pole motor, flywheel and four driven axles provide smooth-running performance, while the Next18 decoder provides digital operation with sound and switchable cab lighting.

Features:

• Detailed DR Class 86 1591-6 in Era IV
• Seven-spoke leading and trailing wheelsets
• Boiler without steam dome and long cut-out water tanks
• Next18 decoder with sound
• Digital cab lighting and directional LED headlights

Historical Background

The DRG Class 86 was developed as a versatile 1'D1' tank locomotive for passenger, freight and shunting duties, particularly on secondary routes. Between 1928 and 1943, 775 locomotives were delivered to the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft by almost all of Germany's major locomotive manufacturers. With around 1,000 hp and a designed maximum speed of 70-80 km/h, the Class 86 was also suitable for main and connecting lines.

Following the Second World War, the Class 86 remained an important part of the Deutsche Reichsbahn fleet in East Germany. At the beginning of the 1950s, 164 locomotives were still available to the DR. In 1970, 162 examples received computer-compatible operating numbers, with withdrawals beginning in 1973. The model represents 86 1591-6 during its later DR career, based at Aue depot within Rbd Dresden.