{"product_id":"roco-dr-br44-0989-2-steam-locomotive-iv-dcc-sound-rc7190015-tt-gauge","title":"Roco DR BR44 0989-2 Steam Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound) RC7190015 TT Gauge","description":"DR BR44 0989-2 Steam Locomotive IV (DCC-Sound)\u003cp\u003e1:120 scale model produced by Roco. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Sound Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to Epoch IV Model Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in DR company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith new boiler and oil tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion with simplified \"√úK driver's cab\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely detailed model with many separately applied parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased in Erfurt Rbd, Sangerhausen depot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM Couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Pole Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext18 DCC Interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheel Fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190mm In Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cp\u003eWithin the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR), many Class 44 locomotives that remained in service after the Second World War were converted to oil firing. Renowned for their immense strength and reliability, these locomotives became the backbone of heavy freight operations, handling some of the most demanding train duties until the arrival of modern diesel and electric traction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDue to their exceptional pulling power, the Class 44 locomotives earned the nickname \"Jumbo,\" a testament to their role as true workhorses of the railway. Their size and strength also led to them being affectionately referred to as \"pachyderms.\" Serving faithfully for decades, the final examples of this powerful class were retired from the DR in 1986, marking the end of an era in German steam freight haulage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Class 44 remains one of the most iconic heavy freight locomotives of the steam age, remembered for its raw power, distinctive character, and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988720447825,"sku":"RC7190015","price":364.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/rc7190015_1_v2.jpg?v=1770998649","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/roco-dr-br44-0989-2-steam-locomotive-iv-dcc-sound-rc7190015-tt-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}