LGB L24268 - Steam locomotive 798.101 of the SWEG

LGB L24268 - Steam locomotive 798.101 of the SWEG

Model Details

On the romantic Jagsttalbahn railway in Baden-Württemberg, many rare vehicles have graced its tracks over its long 125-year history. Among them was a small but exquisite steam locomotive affectionately nicknamed "Nicki S." Its story reads like a fairy tale with an unusual happy ending. This narrow-gauge tender locomotive was "born" during the extremely turbulent times of the Second World War. In 1941, Henschel delivered the locomotive, then simply designated HF 110 C 25982, to the German Wehrmacht. In 1948, it was taken over by the Austrian Federal Railways as 798.101, but only remained in service until 1952. From then on, the steam engine awaited either the scrap yard or a prince to save it from its sad fate. He finally arrived in the form of Bielefeld businessman Walter Seidensticker, who acquired locomotive 798.101 and, after extensive restoration, brought it back to its former glory. Its proud owner was so delighted with his new, handsome locomotive that he named it "Nicki S." after his daughter. From 1984 onwards, it charmed visitors from near and far in the lovely Jagst Valley between Möckmühl and Dörzbach. When operations there ceased, Seidensticker moved his "Nicki" to his home near the Mühlenstroth steam railway, where it can still be admired today as "Nicki and Frank S." Unfortunately, it cannot travel to the anniversary celebrations in the Jagst Valley, as it no longer runs on 750 mm gauge but has been converted to 600 mm. However, its sister locomotive, 99 4652, will come to Dörzbach, reminding everyone of the time when an HF 110 C steamed through the picturesque valley. And on the LGB layout, the Jagsttalbahn's 125th anniversary can be celebrated in style with both models.
Model of the SWEG's narrow-gauge tender steam locomotive 798.101 for the Jagsttalbahn's 125th anniversary. Paint scheme and lettering from Era IV, as the engine operated in the Jagsttal in the 1980s. Each locomotive and tender features a powerful, ball-bearing Bühler motor. Built-in mfx/DCC decoder with numerous light and sound functions. Energy storage. Built-in smoke generator with wheel-synchronized steam output. Opening cab doors. Traction tires. Length over buffers 52 cm.

Matching coaches 30142 and 33205.


Detailed, true-to-scale model for adult collectors. Handle with care. Not suitable for children under 14 years. It contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard, and some components have functional sharp points. Only a toy transformer manufactured according to VDE 0570-2-7/DIN EN 61558-2-7 may be used as a power source to operate this product.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	LGB
Item number:	L24268
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4011525242680
Product Type:	steam locomotives
track:	G
scale:	1:22.5
model series:	798.101 of SWEG
epoch:	IV
Metal model:	partially made of metal
Wheel set replacement:	No
grinder:	No
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DCC Sound
Age recommendation:	Ages 14 and up
WEEE No.:	DE30519521