German Federal Railroad class 044. With built-in DELTA module. Metal boiler. 5 axles powered. 4 traction tires. Driving wheels divided into 2 coupled groups enabling unit to negotiate sharp curves. Electronic reverse unit. Close coupling between locomotive and tender. Standard coupler pocket at front, close coupler with guide mechanism on tender. Length over buffers 26.0 cm (10-1/4").
The class 44 was produced from 1926 to 1949 and is thereby the one standard design locomotive built over the longest period of time. A total of over 2,000 units were built. In Germany the legendary 44's formed the backbone of heavy freight motive power for many years. In addition, they were used in several European countries. A class 44 locomotive with tender and ready for service weighed a mighty 185 metric tons (189.63 tons). The technically maintenance-intensive three-cylinder running gear produced 2,000 horsepower at the rails.
