MiniTrix 16521: Class 52.80 Steam Locomotive

Prototype: German State Railroad (DR) steam locomotive, road number 52 8154-8 (2-10-0 wheel arrangement), with a type 2´2´ T 30 tub-style tender. The locomotive looks as did around 1987. Use: Heavy freight trains and commuter passenger trains.

Model: The locomotive and tender are constructed of die-cast metal. There is a motor with a bell-shaped armature and a flywheel built into the boiler. 5 axles powered using side rods. Traction tires. The locomotive has a built-in mfx/DCC digital decoder and a sound generator. The locomotive and tender are close coupled. Dual headlights, running gear lights, and cab lighting are warm white LEDs. The triple headlights will work in analog operation. There is an NEM coupler pocket on the end of the tender.Length over the buffers 145 mm / 5-11/16.