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G scale DR Steam Locomotive VII K

The German State Railroad management in Dresden purchased 32 30-inch gauge locomotives, built to a standard design between 1928 and 1933. They were soon designated colloquially as “Saxon VII K” even if this designation was incorrect since the units were purchased by the DRG, not the Saxon State Railways.

These 600 horsepower, 57 metric ton locomotives, capable of 19mph, fulfilled all expectations and were used on many narrow gauge lines in Saxony. Another 26 locomotives, to a more modern design, were ordered by the DR between 1952 and 1956 and several of these locomotives are still currently in use on museum railroads in Saxony.

The LGB model, number 99 731, is based on a prototype to be found on the Zittau Narrow Gauge Railroad.

This is a model of a DR class 99.73 (also called VII K) narrow gauge steam locomotive. The paint and lettering are prototypical for Era VI as a museum locomotive, road number 99 731, as it currently looks in use on the SOEG.

Power comes from a pair of powerful Bühler motors. The locomotive has an mfx/ DCC decoder with many light and sound functions, such as headlights that change over with the direction of travel, firebox lighting, cab lighting, running sounds, a whistle and much more, including a built-in smoke generator with steam exhaust synchronized to the wheels as well as cylinder steam.

Length over the buffers 51 cm / 20-1/16“.

Price: €1,590

G scale SOEG coaches

To accompany the SOEG loco, a pair of coaches as they currently appear. Livery and lettering are prototypical for Era VI.

The doors to the platforms can be opened and there are complete interior details. Each carrriage has metal wheelsets.

Length over the buffers 58 cm / 22-13/16”.

Price: €239,00 each

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