Steam locomotive 10 002, DB

• Version in its last operating condition
• Dynamic steam emission synchronized with the cylinder stroke
• Steam outlet also at the cylinders
• Cab lighting
• Engine lighting
• Raised, chrome-plated decorative lines
• Fine metal spoked wheels on the locomotive
• LED headlight white/red, digitally switchable
• With enclosed etched sign set

BR 10 – The Black Swan of the German Federal Railway.
Although the German Federal Railway (DB) considered steam traction to be a discontinued model, in 1953 the Krupp company in Essen was commissioned to develop a new Pacific express train locomotive. In 1957, two elegant, 26,503 mm long, partially covered examples of the 2'C1' h3 type with a driving wheel diameter of 2,000 mm were delivered under the series number 10. They differed significantly in their firing system. While 10 001 was initially equipped only with an additional oil firing system (a conversion took place later), 10 002 had a main oil firing system from the outset. Embellished with silver-colored decorative lines and equipped with conical smokebox doors, the two locomotives reached a top speed of 140 km/h with an induced power of 1,839 kW. Due to their high axle load, however, the two locomotives were only permitted on certain main lines. Until 1962, they were stationed at Bebra depot, then at Kassel depot, from where they were used in heavy express train service on the north-south line and the Main-Weser Railway. The general structural change with the ever-increasing electrification of the main lines was the main reason why the Class 10 did not enter series production. In January 1967, locomotive 10 002 suffered a broken valve rod and was taken out of service. It was scrapped at the Offenburg depot in 1972. In June of the following year, locomotive 10 001 also had to retire from active service with the Deutsche Bundesbahn. However, the 109-ton locomotive was preserved for posterity and can still be viewed today in the German Steam Locomotive Museum in Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg.

Technical Specifications

• Coupling: NEN 362 shaft with close-coupled coupling on the tender
• Minimum radius: 419 mm
• Number of axles with traction tires: 2
• Number of driven axles: 2
• Interface: PluX22 electrical interface for traction vehicles
• Headlights: 3 headlights / 2 tail lights, direction-dependent

Dimensions:Length over buffers: 305 mm

Scope of delivery: 1 x steam locomotive 10 002 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn