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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandFleischmann
MPN4028
GTIN4005575040280
UPC4005575040280
eBay Product ID (ePID)2103089247
Product Key Features
Year Manufactured1972
Rail SystemTwo-Rail System
Power TypeDC
Replica ofBR 89
Age Level8-11 Years
EraGerman Era II (1920 - 1950)
VintageNo
ColourGreen
GaugeHO
FeaturesLight function, Tender, Painted
Corporate LiveryDeutsche Reichsbahn
Wheel Configuration0-6-0
Scale1:87
MaterialPressed Steel, Cast Iron, Plastic, Brass
Control SystemAnalogue
TypeSteam Locomotive
ThemeTransportation
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Jan 31, 2020
Industrial shunter or rack & pinion engine? This is both in one!
"Carl" is a privatised German State Railways (DB) class 89 (BR89) with a twist; Fleischmann (GFN) modified their normal chassis to create a steam engine for their rack railway system. Various mid-size BR89 shunters of the DB ended up with industrial enterprises (mostly coal mines), so GFN killed 2 birds with onw stone: produce an accurate model of a private owner shunter, and produce a steam engine (not prototypical) for their rack railway, which until then had to content with an electric engine only (a privatised DB class E69; not prototypical, but similar to the engines of the Zugspitzbahn). A product of the early 1970s, the model was in its days top of the range in detailing, and still today compares well with other, more recent models. But there's plenty of room for improvement, and BR89 can be had from other manufacturers with finer detailing today. The mechanics are GFN's strong point, and this engine is no exception: very sturdy, very dependable and good maintainability make this machine a joy to operate; and suitable for children. This applies in particular to the rack and pinion system, where even today GFN;s rack railway is still the only system on the market that is sturdy and reliable enough to be used in automated. unsupervised operation. Note that it is compatible with the Heinzl rack railway vehicles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 22, 2021
Fleischmann HO 4028 Loco
A very well made loco with impressive details and features. Runs well at different speeds and the rack and pinion feature works well. Not the best at traversing points on the VARIO track as it often grounds itself, but really good on uncomplicated track layouts. Worth the money.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
