Steam Locomotive 38 3713, DRG

Steam Locomotive 38 3713 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft.

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• Boiler without smoke deflectors
• Authentic smokebox door
• Reichsbahn-style gas lighting lanterns
• Wheels with delicate spokes
• Driver’s cab and engine lighting installed; switchable in digital operation

The Prussian State Railways developed the P8 passenger train locomotive in response to the growing demand for passenger and express train services. By 1923, German manufacturers had already built more than 3,700 of these versatile, triple-coupled locomotives. Later designated Class 38.10–40, the steam locomotive had an output of 880 kW, weighed approximately 130 tonnes with tender and full supplies, and could reach speeds of 100 km/h forwards and 50 km/h in reverse.
Repainting the extensive DRG steam locomotive fleet in the new standard black-and-red livery naturally took some time. Consequently, many locomotives remained in the olive green/reddish brown/black colour scheme until around 1930, despite it having been discontinued in 1926. However, they had already been fitted with the new identification plates.