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Aster Gauge 1 (Factory-Built) Live Steam German Railways (DB) Class 78 / T18 No. 78 246

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The T18s/DB78s were the last development of tank locomotive built for the Prussian State Railways. Built between 1912-1927, they were intended to haul services on the island of Rügen. A total of 534 were built and lasted in revenue earning service with Deutsche Reichsbahn until 1975. A total of five have been preserved with various preservation groups and museums. 

A real brute of a tank locomotive this Aster model is in excellent un-steamed condition and captures its impressive looks and size brilliantly. 

Fact File

Our Ref

ECT848-737

Gauge/Scale

Gauge 1 1:32

Manufacturer

Accucraft

Drive Train

Live Steam | Meths Fired

Build Standard

Factory Built

Paint Standard

Factory Painted

Model Condition

Near Mint

Box Condition

Very Good

Condition Description

In near mint condition, with just a few very minor marks to the bodywork from a prolonged period of storage.

Track Test

Excellent/Smooth Runner (at low, medium & high speeds)

Test Results

Locomotive has been air tested at working pressure

Features

Era 3 Chassis Compensation Sprung Buffers Sprung Couplings Live Steam Professionally Built Professionally Painted

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