LGB 21484 DR Stoomlocomotief 99 1757‑6 (Saxon VII K, Era IV), Rook, Geluid & Licht, mfx/DCC

As the Deutsche Reichsbahn could no longer rely on the locomotives of type 99.73-76, widely used in Saxony, a number of these locomotives were modernized in the late 1960s. They not only received basic maintenance but also, visibly, new welded instead of riveted water and coal tanks. These locomotives were primarily used on the busier narrow-gauge railways, including the network of the Zittauer Schmalspurbahn, which extends from Zittau via Betsdorf to Jonsdorf or from Betsdorf to Oybin.

Model of the narrow-gauge steam locomotive 99 1757-6 (a locomotive from the 99.73-76 series, the former Saxon VII K) of the Deutsche Reichsbahn of the GDR. In the original colors and with the inscriptions of Era IV. The most striking feature of this era is the changed locomotive number, introduced by the EDV numbering system of the railways, whereby all locomotives received a hyphen and a check digit (in this case -6). Another feature is the gray-white “warning triangles” on the sun visors above the front windows of the driver’s cabs. Additionally, in the 1980s, the brass factory plates were missing on Reichsbahn machines because this metal was scarce in the GDR. The mounting holes are visible in the model. This 51-centimeter-long model is powered by two powerful ball-bearing motors and is equipped with traction tires and an mfx/DCC decoder.

With numerous light and sound functions, such as direction-dependent headlamps, flickering firebox lighting, and cab lighting. The model features driving sounds, a whistle, and more. The standard built-in smoke generator provides smoke and cylinder steam, synchronized with the axle rotations, for a realistic impression of a hard-working iron horse. Many separately applied details, doors in the cab and smokebox that can be opened, and detailed interiors of the smokebox and steam dome contribute to an authentic appearance.

The driving sounds also function in analog operation. A buffer capacitor ensures bridging of short powerless sections.

• Powered by two ball-bearing motors
• With articulated chassis for use on Radius 1 with 600 mm curves
• Smoke and cylinder steam synchronized with axle rotations
• Digitally controllable: chassis and cab lighting
• Digitally controllable: flickering firebox lighting
• The smokebox door can be opened, with detailed interiors in the smokebox and steam dome
• With buffer capacitor