Product Features and Details
Model: Steam locomotive BR 78.05 of the Deutsche Reichsbahngesellschaft (DRG). Epoch II. Metal die cast chassis. Drive on three axles. Traction tyres. Automatic coupling. Dual headlights. Model with barrel roof and brass coloured lettering of the Epoch II.
Prototype: The Prussian T 18 was the last tender locomotive developed for the Prussian state railways. The locomotive was originally conceived for services on the island of Rügen as a replacement for the T 12 and the T 10. The locomotive emerged when, in 1912, a certain class of locomotive was conceived that was to handle express and passenger trains in border areas or in commuter services on short distances. The design of a tender locomotive with symmetrical chassis was envisaged because, unlike a tow tender locomotive, it was able to run equally fast forwards and backwards and also could be operated on return journeys without having to be turned on a turntable. Its power and top speed were to be the same as those of the P 8. Robert Garbe designed this 2'C2' tender locomotive to reach a top speed of 100 km/h with a 17 ton axle load and contracted the Vulkan Werke in Stettin to build it. It was given the designation T 18.
