SOEG Class VII K Steam Locomotive, Road Number 99 731 Model train

This model is being delivered in a one-time special series.

Road Number 99 731 has been in use in the DRG version for a long time on the Zittau Narrow Gauge Railroad. In contrast to the other locomotives, this unit was returned to its Era II look by the employees of the SOEG, and it runs mainly pulling the German State Railroad train. A highlight on the Zittau Narrow Gauge Railroad is the annual major event „Historik Mobil“ / "Travelling History", on the occasion of which road number 99 731 was also in use in the light gray photo paint scheme. It was thus the centerpiece of the event, and it was remembered for a long time by many railroad fans. At the “Hobbymesse Leipzig” trade fair in September 2024, the locomotive was finally designed by artist Michael Fischer-ART with one of his colorful motifs.

This is a model of the narrow gauge steam locomotive, road number 99 731, of the Zittau Narrow Gauge Railroad. The paint and lettering in the photo paint scheme are prototypical for the locomotive as it was at „Historik Mobil“ / "Travelling History". Additionally provided with the first 5 motifs that Michael Fischer-ART applied live in Leipzig on the left side of the prototype. The right-hand side is also designed with new motifs by the artist. Two powerful motors drive the locomotive. Traction tires. The locomotive has an mfx/DCC decoder with many light and sound functions such as headlights that change over with the direction of travel, firebox lighting, cab lighting, running sounds, whistle, and much more. The locomotive has a built-in smoke generator with smoke exhaust synchronized with the wheels and it has cylinder steam. There are many separately applied details, and the cab doors and smoke box door can be opened. Length over the buffers 51 cm / 20-1/16".

Highlights

• Driven by two powerful motors.
• Articulated running gear, for reliable operation on Radius R1.
• Pulsed steam exhaust synchronized with the wheels.
• Cylinder steam.
• Digitally controlled running gear lights.
• Digitally controlled cab lighting.
• Digitally controlled flickering of the boiler fire in the firebox.
• Smoke box can be opened with interior details of the smoke box indicated.
• One-time special series.
• Limited edition with artist design by Michael Fischer-ART.

*There is a manufacturer's warranty on the part of the guarantor Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Stuttgarter Str. 55-57, 73033 Göppingen with a duration of 2 years. The corresponding warranty conditions can be found here.