Arnold N - 2256 - Tender locomotive (1) - Mallet-Tenderlok GT 2x4/4 delivered with original packaging and instructions, article number on the - K.Bay.Sts.B

The Arnold N 2256 is a model of a Mallet-Tenderlok GT 2x4/4 locomotive, a distinctive type of articulated steam engine. Mallet locomotives were designed for greater power and flexibility, featuring two sets of driving wheels under a single boiler, allowing better navigation of tight curves. The GT 2x4/4 designation indicates the locomotive's wheel arrangement, with two groups of four powered axles each. This model includes the original packaging and instructions, which enhances its appeal to collectors. The reference to K.Bay.Sts.B reflects the Royal Bavarian State Railways, a historic railway company in Germany, which operated such locomotives. These models offer enthusiasts a way to explore early 20th-century European steam technology and the engineering ingenuity behind articulated locomotives.