DR Steam Loco, 99 6001, Limited Edition
During the Communist era, political slogans appeared everywhere, on posters, on homes and even on trains! When the Deutsche Reichsbahn took over the narrow gauge Nordhausen-Wernigeroder Eisenbahn (NWE) in 1949, it renumbered this big steam loco 99 6001, and then, in the early 1960s, the loco’s water tanks were boldly decorated with the slogan, "Proletarier aller Länder vereinigt Euch!” or “Workers of the world unite!” The “Lunin” flag painted on the cab is another special touch. It indicates that the loco is in the personal care of a single engineer. This relic of an unforgettable era is now available in a Limited Edition of 800 models, each with a certificate. Attention! This is a 120th anniversary product. Some products are not available in all markets and at all retailers.
The Prototype
This powerful locomotive was built by the Krupp Locomotive Works in 1939. The loco used superheated steam to pull trains weighing up to 80 metric tons (88 U.S. tons) up the 3% grades of the Nordhausen-Wernigeroder Eisenbahn (NWE), also known as “Harzquerbahn.” This meter-gauge line links the towns in the deep valleys and picturesque mountains of the Harz Mountains. After 1949, the NWE became part of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR), and the loco was renumbered DR 99 6001. Today the loco still operates in the Harz on the Selketalbahn line of the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB).
The Model
This detailed replica features:
- weather-resistant construction - opening cab doors - opening smokebox door - four-way power control switch - protected gearbox with seven-pole Bühler motor - six powered wheels - one traction tire - eight power pickups - voltage stabilization circuit - smoke generator - automatic directional lanterns - one multi-purpose socket with overload protection - length: 410 mm (16.1 in) - weight: 3180 g (7.0 lb)
