Fleischmann H0 - Fleischmann 4145 H0 - Steam locomotive with tender (1) - Steam locomotive BR 55 2781 - DB

The Fleischmann H0 scale steam locomotive with tender, model number 4145, represents the BR 55 2781 of Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB). The BR 55 series were versatile freight steam locomotives built in the early 20th century, widely used across Germany for heavy goods trains on main and secondary lines. Their robust design and long service life mark them as noteworthy examples of steam-era engineering. Fleischmann’s model captures intricate external details, including the tender and locomotive components, providing a historical and technical glimpse into steam railway operations that dominated before the electrification and dieselization of German railways.