Hello Sabot and Biggles2
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Interesting, some sort or railyard locomotive?
I'll quote Mike(taken from the instructions) here, as I'm to lazy to translate the wikipedia stuff:
"In 1930, the Reichsbahn instituted a series of measures to improve rail transport in Germany. One of these was standardization of locomotive designs. In addition to the larger freight and passenger steam locomotives, a number of smaller diesel powered engine designs were instituted. The Köf series (K for ‘kleinlokomotive’ or small locomotive, ö for ‘öl’ or diesel (as opposed to Benzol or Gasoline) and f for ‘Flűssigkeit’ or hydraulic transmission) were built in three series; I (less than 50 HP), II (51 to 150 HP) and III (more than 150 HP). Köe used an electrical motor for propulsion.
Generally, these engines were intended for yard work, and small distance hauling. They were also built for one-man operation and the cab was intentionally very low to the ground to allow for quick access so the operator could couple cars as required.
Although standardized, there was considerable variation between manufacturers (AEG, BMAG, Deutz and others) in terms of engine and auxiliary equipment placement so there are detail differences in engine cowling and fuel tank locations. These engines were used throughout the 30s, and through WWII. After the war, a number were taken into service with the post war German rail system as the BR 321."
As for the Leistungsklasse i think those are post war numbers. Wikipedia said I = below 40 HP ; II = above 40 HP
@Biggles2
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Is this a resin shell made to fit on a HO mechanism for an On30 gauge RR, or an O scale standard gauge? Interesting to have a model RR incoporated into a diorama. Or vice versa!
The wheels are loose on the axle and will fit most rails close to scale (I guess). Just hope for a Kesselwagen for a re-fuelling scene ....
best wishes
Steffen
