Complete H0 model railway starter set with a BR 55 steam locomotive and five freight cars. Includes an extended oval of track with roadbed, basic analog control, and everything needed for immediate operation. The locomotive is ready for digitalization via NEM 652 interface, has functional white headlights according to direction of travel, and quality couplers. An ideal choice to enter the world of model railways with emphasis on easy assembly, long-lasting roadbed track, and authentic freight train operation.
Authentic BR 55 steam locomotive with fine details
Finely detailed steam locomotive with tender, 0-8-0 four-axle running gear, functional white lights, and prepared for digitalization (NEM 652). Realistic appearance and reliable running for driving enjoyment.
Five different freight cars for varied operations
The consist includes a mix of DB Era III freight cars — a covered wagon, a flat car, and tank cars — for flexible formations and realistic freight scenarios on your layout.
Roadbed track for quick setup and long service life
The track system with integrated ballast bed ensures stability, quiet running characteristics, and higher durability during frequent assembly and disassembly.
The starter set brings a realistic freight train with the BR 55 (G 7.1) DB, Era III steam locomotive, three-axle tender, and five different cars. Thanks to the roadbed track, assembling and taking down the layout is fast and durable, appreciated by beginners and advanced modellers alike. The basic analog controller allows smooth running right out of the box.
The locomotive is ready for future upgrades — it can be equipped with a digital decoder, optional sound module, and a smoke generator. The set offers a generous basic route with an extended oval and the necessary wiring. Compatibility with additional accessories is ensured by NEM standards.
Why choose this set:
- Complete contents — locomotive, 5 freight cars, track, power and controller.
- Easy expandability — NEM 652 interface, prepared for digital and sound.
- Durable roadbed track — stable operation and simple assembly.
- Authentic model — faithful BR 55 and DB Era III details.
Specifications
- Scale
- H0
- Train length
- 745 mm
- Minimum radius
- 358 mm (R2)
- Base area
- 158 × 88 cm
- Minimum construction area
- 168 × 98 cm
- Power
- DC
- Control
- Analog
- Lighting
- Yes, white lights according to direction of travel
- Sound
- No (prepared for adding a module)
- Smoke
- No (can be upgraded with a smoke generator)
- Interface
- NEM 652
- Couplers
- NEM 362 pocket with close-coupling kinematics
- Number of locomotive axles
- 4 (0-8-0 configuration)
- Number of car axles
- 2 per car
- Number of cars in set
- 5 freight cars
- Operator
- DB
- Era
- III
- Age
- 14+
- Box contents
- BR 55 steam locomotive with tender, 5× freight car, 12× R2 curve with roadbed (55412), 5× G231 straight with roadbed (55401), 1× G231 straight with power connection (55406), base for clip (55447), power clip (55270), basic analog controller with power supply (55003)
