Roco 7120013 Steam Locomotive 31001 K.W.St.E. AC
Steam locomotive 31001 of the Royal Württemberg State Railways.
Edition model!
Drive on two axles of the tender and via cardan shaft on all three drive axles of the locomotive.
■ Finely detailed chassis
■ Filigree replica of the valve gear
■ Steam locomotive chassis with NEM Finescale metal-spoked wheels
■ Tender wheel sets with higher wheel flanges
■ Smokebox doors that can be opened
■ Many extra applied details
WHAT IF...?
The railway emerged from its infancy at the beginning of the 20th century and became the first means of mass transport. The Floridsdorf locomotive factory delivered the first locomotives of the class 310 to the Imperial-Royal Austrian State Railways (kkStB). With its massive four-cylinder compound engine, more than 2.10-metre high driving and coupling wheels, and a mighty boiler, it is considered by many railway enthusiasts to be the most beautiful steam locomotive in Austria.
The locomotive developed by engineer Dr h.c. Karl Gölsdorf was the most influential locomotive in Austrian steam locomotive construction and quickly attracted the interest of neighboring railway companies. In following the tradition of testing newly developed locomotives with friendly national railways, it is quite conceivable that a comparison was made with the "Beautiful Württembergerin." The locomotive was also painted in the matching colors of the Royal Württemberg State Railways.
