In the early 1900's the Atlantic class steam locomotives were very popular with many European Railroads and used for express traffic. The 108 class was designed by the famous Austrian locomotive designer Karl Gölsdorf and first built in 1901, it was one of his most extra ordinary designs. The Austrian 108 was a highlight among steam locomotives. With it's technical design and unique appearance it was unmatched and considered to be the best proportional and balanced steam locomotive ever built. In 1906 it was on exhibit in Milan Italy and it won the prestigious "Grand Prix" award for design. The 108 were four-cylinder express locomotives with extremely large driving wheels reaching speeds up to 143 kilometers. These exquisite locomotives ran on many famous routes from Vienna to Berlin and as far South as Verona Italy, it also ran from Vienna to Prague, Vienna to St. Petersburg Russia and many other famous routes. Because of it's beauty and performance it also was use to pull the famous "Orient Express". Micro Metakit will produce five versions, which will be delivered in 2001. The model is handmade out of brass, it's equipped with a brush less ironless bell shaped motor, full cab interior, functional boiler hatch with inner boiler details and replicated four-cylinder drive. The 108 was one of the best models we saw at the International toyfair and we can wait to own one ourselves. Quantities are extremely limited each version will be produced in quantities of 60 pieces or less. Reserve one today to guarantee delivery!!!!