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The "Saxon Pride" is a truly imposing locomotive. The Saxons are a small but refined people, and they have a reputation for taking particular pride in their own, usually delicious, ways. Naturally, having their own state railway was part of the self-image of the former kingdom. And shortly before the First World War, the Saxon Machine Factory in Chemnitz commissioned the development of one of the most powerful steam locomotives of its time. With four driving axles, an output of 1800 hp, and a service weight of 162 tons, it was a truly mighty express train engine that could really show its strengths, especially in the Saxon highlands. Twenty-three locomotives were put into service between 1918 and 1923; the last batches were even ordered by the newly formed German Reichsbahn. Some of these powerhouses, designated as Class 19.0, initially even ran in Swabia. Soon, these elegant and robust machines were affectionately nicknamed "Saxon Pride," proving themselves exceptionally well in their homeland. After 1945, the later East German Reichsbahn couldn't do without the Class 19 locomotives, undertaking extensive refurbishments and even partial reconstructions. Their regular service ended in 1958; decades of heavy express train service had taken their toll. Now, on a smaller scale, this "pride of Saxony" returns to the rails as a Märklin locomotive. And this finely detailed and technically sophisticated model will surely soon be a staple of model railways.
€872,61