S 3/6
German S 3/6 Locomotive – K.Bay.Sts.B.3634
- Scale: 1:32
- Release: 2006
- Limited Edition: 10
- Model Size: 29”L x 4”W x 6”H
- Base Type: Black Walnut
- Base/Case Size: 36”L x 8”W x 9”H
- Availability: Sold Out
German S 3/6 Locomotive – DRG 18 441 (1928) Rheingold
- Scale: 1:32
- Release: 2006
- Limited Edition: 10
- Model Size: 29”L x 4”W x 6”H
- Base Type: Black Walnut
- Base/Case Size: 36”L x 8”W x 9”H
- Availability: Sold Out
German S 3/6 Locomotive – DRG 18 442 (1934 Olympic)
- Scale: 1:32
- Release: 2006
- Limited Edition: 5
- Model Size: 29”L x 4”W x 6”H
- Base Type: Black Walnut
- Base/Case Size: 36”L x 8”W x 9”H
- Availability: Sold Out
German S 3/6 Locomotive – DRG 18 451 (1946) Post War DB
- Scale: 1:32
- Release: 2006
- Limited Edition: 5
- Model Size: 29”L x 4”W x 6”H
- Base Type: Black Walnut
- Base/Case Size: 36”L x 8”W x 9”H
- Availability: Sold Out
S 3/6
Connoisseurs have regarded the S 3/6 as one of the most successful and beautiful locomotives in the world. The unusual tapered cab, the cone-shaped smokebox door, and the immense cylinder block were characteristic features of this popular class. Its efficient coal consumption and good running qualities proved its use in regular operation. The two inboard high-pressure cylinders and the two outboard low-pressure cylinders were coupled to the center driving wheels, a very high level of thermodynamic efficiency was achieved with this four-cylinder propulsion system.
The German State Railroad Company acquired these locomotives and designated them the class 18.4. Nineteen units even made their way to France and Belgium. The last locomotives of this successful class were retired in 1960. S 3/6 3673 has been in operation since 1996 at the Bavarian Railroad Museum in Nordlingen, Germany.
About the Model
Fine Art Models built a limited edition series of the S 3/6 locomotive on a scale of 1:32. Each locomotive is made entirely of brass and nickel-silver stainless steel. As with all Fine Art Models, each S 3/6 comes complete with a Black Walnut roller base and leaded glass display case, digital sound system. This model is considered the finest European locomotive model ever built.