steam loco 040D Nord SNCF Digital Sound

Brand
Jouef
gauge
HO gauge	16,5mm
power supply
DC
product type
steam loco
technical & model details
running number	040-D-262
interior details	driver cab
couplers	NEM 362 coupler pocket, short coupling mechanism, bracket couplings
Length (mm)	210
light	2-light peak signal, changing with direction of travel
scale	1:87
with motor	ja
flywheel	ja
Age notice	nicht geeignet unter 14 Jahren
digital & sound
factory fitted Digital Sound
country
France	SNCF
era (continental)
era III (1949-1970)

Model: HO gauge DC. Steam locomotive 040D (Prussian G 8.1) of the French State Railways. Sound version with symmetrical 3-dome boiler and black paint scheme.

Prototype: The steam locomotive Preußische G 8.1 was a further development of the G 8 by Robert Garbe and was initially referred to as the "reinforced normal design". It had a larger boiler and the resulting higher weight was intentional in order to also increase the tractive effort through the higher frictional weight. Because of the high axle pressure, however, the G 8.1 could only be used on main lines. In addition to heavy freight traffic, heavy shunting service was later added as a field of application.