BR 18.4 - "Schönste Dampflok aller Zeiten". Yes, it's
beautiful, also the model, even if there are many models of this
prototype, and some of them are better than this.
It's astounding in it's capability of
running fast on old M-track, turnouts etc, without derailing. It's slider
is situated under the loco; the tender has 4 fixed axles and is too light,
and that one can derail.
| Derailment
sensitivity |
5 |
Astounding |
| Speed
characteristics |
4 |
c80
controlled, just as it should be. Could not be run very slow however
but is rather fast, and does not slow down so much in slopes. |
| Detailing
and looks |
4 |
|
| Model
choice factor |
4 |
A beautiful
prototype, but it's nothing unique with this model. |
| Features |
4 |
Smoke
generator is just to be inserted. However, the power is on all the
time, so on a digital layout you can't put it off. |
| Playability
for children |
3 |
Metal
cover, and most details too. |
| Fun for
children |
3 |
Not the
right choice. |
| Overall |
4 |
Very good
but not unique. |
It's astounding in it's capability of running fast on old M-track,
turnouts etc, without derailing. It's slider is situated under the loco;
the tender has 4 fixed axles and is too light, and that one can derail. I
had problems with the lenses on the front light, they were not fixed so I
had to get a replacement. But now it's OK.
| Motor |
AC, drum
collector |
|
| Decoder |
c80 |
|
| Axles |
7+4, 3
powered, 2 traction tires |
|
| Lights
front
Lights rear |
2 white,
direction change
2 white, direction change |
OK, but not
very bright (normal nowadays it seems). Controlled from
decoder |
| Coupler
front
Coupler rear |
No
Close coupler in pocket |
|
|
