Under the reference MODELBEX HO-MS.003/7, here is the steam locomotive PACIFIC ÉTAT 3645 from the Tours dépôt and its Tender, in livrée gris PO and à l'échelle HO 1/87ème, in analog version.
This prestige locomotive has large, typical smoke guard notches! LED lighting is available and the chassis is made of injection-moulded metal. Power is taken from the locomotive and the tender, the drive is via the driving axle and it is fitted with grip tyres. There are also spring buffers and a coupling box that complies with NEM 363 standards.
Additional features:
- Brass case
- 12 V DC
- Latest-generation ESU LP encoder
- Analogue switch / DCC
- Minimum range 420mm
- Finely painted and decorated models
A little history:
The Pacific ÉTATs, the first of which went into service in 1914, were inspired by those of the PO. They were Compound engines with external HP and internal BP cylinders. 283 locomotives were built for the TAT network. All these locomotives provided the bulk of the Réseau's express and fast service. They gradually underwent a number of modifications designed to improve their performance, following the techniques developed by André Chapelon for the PO's 231-3566.
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They finally finished their career in 1968.It should be noted that locomotives identical to the Pacific ÉTAT were assigned to other companies: 3-1150 in the NORTH, 40 units in the EAST (31001; 31040), 40 units in the AL (1311; 1350) and 40 units in the PO (3641; 3680).The locomotives were named «Pacific TP» following à their financing by Public Works.
