{"product_id":"fleischmann-db-beilhack-rotary-snow-blower-iv-dcc-sound-fm7370040-n-gauge","title":"Fleischmann DB Beilhack Rotary Snow Blower IV (DCC-Sound) FM7370040 N Gauge","description":"DB Beilhack Rotary Snow Blower IV (DCC-Sound)\n1:160 scale model produced by Fleischmann. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nFeatures:\nDCC Sound Model\nBest suited to Epoch IV Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Germany\nDecorated in DB company markings\nBest suited to 192mm radius curves\nDigital functional model!\nSelf-propelled model\nLarge impeller wheels fully functional\nVehicle platform can be turned 180°\nElaborately designed model with many digitally switchable functions\nDetails\nSince the earliest days of rail transport, clearing snow from the tracks has been essential in regions affected by heavy snowfall and drifting. Over time, railways have employed a wide range of service vehicles, from simple snow-clearing blades to large ploughs and powerful rotary snow blowers, to keep lines open during winter.\nBy the 1960s, the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) faced the challenge of replacing its ageing, steam-powered snow blowers. Several compact, heavy-duty vehicles fitted with Beilhack diesel snow blower units were tested in the Alps, the Allgäu, and overseas. These designs proved effective, but their reliance on a separate locomotive for propulsion limited operational efficiency.\nTo improve performance, the DB developed a self-propelled, high-performance rotary snow blower capable of clearing snow depths of up to three metres. Although the concept underwent extensive trials, series production and delivery to the Deutsche Bundesbahn did not begin until the early 1990s. The resulting machines became a vital tool for maintaining rail operations during extreme winter conditions and remain an impressive subject for modern railway modelling.","brand":"Fleischmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53168384672081,"sku":"FM7370040","price":404.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/fm7370040_1.jpg?v=1772220445","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/fleischmann-db-beilhack-rotary-snow-blower-iv-dcc-sound-fm7370040-n-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}