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DR Mallet Steam Loco, Sound





After World War I, the Bayerische Staatsbahn (Bavarian State Railways) bought this huge meter-gauge Mallet from the military. Later, the loco became Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) number 99 201. This massive LGB model features a digital electronic sound system.
Using actual steam loco recordings, the model reproduces every sound from the steam chuff to the squealing brakes.


The Prototype
In 1917, the Heeresfeldbahn (military field railway) ordered a huge meter gauge Mallet locomotive from Henschel & Son. To distribute the weight, a six-axle configuration was chosen.
Later, the loco was sold to the Königlich Bayerischen Staatsbahnen (Royal Bavarian State Railway), where it was classified as Gts 2x4/4 996. After formation of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR or East German Railways), the loco was renumbered 99201. It was used on the branch line from Eichstätt to Kinding until this line was regauged to standard gauge in 1934.

The Model
This detailed replica features:
- weather-resistant construction
- prototypical livery and lettering
- operating drive rods
- authentic steam piping and detailing
- detailed cab interior with engineer and controls
- digital electronic steam sound with
- wheel speed synchronized steam "chuff" sound
- bell, whistle and starting whistle sounds
- coal shoveling sounds
- brake sounds
- magnetic bell and whistle trigger
- standing sounds (e.g., air pump and relief valve when stopped)
- individual control of sound features (with Multi-Train System)
- flickering firebox
- four-way power control switch
- protected gearboxes with seven-pole Bühler motors (2)
- twelve powered wheels
- one traction tire
- twelve power pickups (all wheels)
- voltage stabilization circuit (5 volt)
- smoke generator (5 volt)
- lighted cab interior
- automatic directional lanterns
- reliable "flat" multi-purpose socket
- length: 510 mm (20.1 in)
- weight: 3400 g (7.5 lb)