Rivarossi HR2915 - FS, steam locomotive with tender Gr. 685, 1st series, with short boiler and electric lamps, Ep. III

Rivarossi HR2915 - FS, steam locomotive with tender Gr. 685, 1st series, with short boiler and electric lamps, Ep. III

 

Prototype information

The locomotives of the group 685 were the superheated steam and simple expansion version of the earlier locomotive series of the group 680 of the Italian State Railways, whose general mechanical design and dimensions they followed. They were built according to the design of the FS office in Florence in 241 examples with Walschaerts distribution and 30 examples with Caprotti valve trains (the latter were initially assigned to the group 686) and put into service from 1912. Then, between 1921 and 1930, the conversion of a large number of 680 locomotives into 685s began, resulting in the series 685.300 (with Walschaerts distribution) and 685.500 (with Caprotti distribution). Between 1931 and 1934, another group of 50 680 locomotives were rebuilt with Caprotti distribution, a superheater and a Knorr preheater, giving rise to the S.685 subgroup.
The 685 locomotive undoubtedly represents the epitome of the highest technological expression of Italian steam railway traction and it is no coincidence that this machine, capable of excellent performance in expert hands, was affectionately and unofficially called "The Queen". The units of the group provided important active service until the 1960s.

 

Technical details

- Perfect H0 replica of the first and second series with short boiler in 1:87 scale
- Completely new 22 m3 FS bogie tender
- 21MTC (NEM 660) interface for digital decoder in the tender
- Sound system with two "sugar cube speakers" provided in the tender
- Chassis, wheels and boiler made of die-cast metal
- Finely reproduced and detailed chassis with "open" structure
- Functional replica of the drive rods in the chassis
- Drive wheels with low-profile flange according to NEM 311.1 and scale spokes
- Length-adjustable, electrically driven drawbar between the carriage and tender
- NEM 362 coupling socket with drawbar at the rear of the tender
- NEM 363 model hook can be attached to the front head of the machine
- Complete reproduction of the cockpit, with interior lighting
- Stove lighting
- Oil or electric front lighting depending on the version, both illuminated
- Tail lights on the tender on some versions, reproduction of the optional tail lights
- Minimum radius of curvature: 420 mm

 

 

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	Rivarossi
Item number:	HR2915
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	5063129017828
Product Type:	Steam locomotive
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
model series:	FS size 685
Railway company:	FS
country:	IT
epoch:	III
Metal model:	partly made of metal
grinder:	No
Electricity system:	DC
operation mode:	DC Analog
interface:	21 MTC (NEM660)
Digital decoder:	No
engine:	5-pole motor
Motor with flywheel:	Yes
Length over buffer:	210mm
Minimum radius:	420mm
coupling:	Shaft NEM 362 with KK kinematics
digital coupling:	No
Interior design:	equipped with interior furnishings
Driver's cab lighting:	digitally switchable
Headlight:	LED headlight
Sound:	No
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE47027570