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DE HR2916 FS, express train steam locomotive with tender Gr. 685 089, 2nd series, with short boiler, historic locomotive, ep. VI
Pre-order | Expected Autumn 2026
£363.99
Item code:
HR2916
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Product Info
The 685 series steam locomotives are the superheated steam, simple expansion version of the earlier 680 series of the Italian State Railways (FS). They share the same general mechanical layout and dimensions. Designed by the FS Technical Office in Florence, 241 units were built with Walschaerts valve gear and 30 with Caprotti valve gear (these were initially classified as the 686 series), entering service from 1912 onward.
The 685 locomotive undoubtedly represents the pinnacle of Italian steam traction technology. Not surprisingly, this machine, capable of delivering excellent performance in the hands of skilled engineers, was affectionately nicknamed “The Queen.” Units from this series served actively until the 1960s.
Rivarossi accurately reproduces units from both the first series (numbered 685 001 to 066) and the second series (numbered 685 067 to 106), both featuring the early “short” boiler version and accurately depicting the differences between the two series.
Key features of the model:
- Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and wheels
- Perfect 1:87 H0 scale reproduction of first and second series units with short boiler
- Brand-new 22 m³ FS bogie tender
- 21MTC interface (NEM 660) for digital decoder in the tender
- Ready for sound system with two "sugar cube" speakers in the tender
- Finely detailed open-frame chassis
- Fully functional reproduction of internal driving rods
- NEM 311.1-compliant low flange driving wheels with scale-accurate spokes
- Adjustable coupling system between locomotive and tender with electrical connection
- NEM 362 coupling holder with close-coupling mechanism at the rear of the tender
- Option to install NEM 363 standard model coupler at the front of the locomotive
- Fully replicated and illuminated driver’s cab
- Illuminated firebox (DC) or flickering fire effect (digital)
- Front lamps (oil or electric, depending on version) both illuminated
- Rear lamps on the tender included in some versions, with optional tail lanterns
- Minimum curve radius: 420 mm
What's Inside
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Tech Specs
- Item Scale
- 1:87 Scale HO Gauge
- Colour
- Black
- Epoch
- VI - Period VI: 2007 - Present
- DCC Status
- Ac 21 pin socket (NEM 660)
- Minimum Curve (mm)
- H0 scale: 356.5 mm
- Motor
- High performance motor
- Flywheel Fitted
- Yes
- Pantograph
- No
- Close Coupler
- Yes
- Metal Body
- No
- Interior Light
- Yes, cabin interior light
- Lights
- Front: 2 white
- Sprung Buffers
- No
- Livery/Owner logo
- FS
- Region Flag
- Italy
EN: Detailed scale model for adult collectors. Handle with care. Not suitable for children under 14 years. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard and some components have functional sharp edges and points. Colour and contents may vary from those illustrated. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. DE: Detailliertes Maßstabsmodell für erwachsene Sammler. Vorsichtig behandeln. Nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet, enthält es kleine Teile, die eine Erstickungsgefahr darstellen können und einige Komponenten haben funktionelle scharfe Kanten und Punkte. Farbe und Inhalt können von den abgebildeten abweichen. Bitte bewahren Sie diese Angaben und die Adresse für zukünftige Referenzen auf. FR: Modèle réduit détaillé pour les collectionneurs adultes. À manipuler avec précaution. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 14 ans. Il contient de petites pièces qui peuvent présenter un risque d'étouffement et certains composants ont des arêtes et des pointes tranchantes fonctionnelles. La couleur et le contenu peuvent varier par rapport à l'illustration. Veuillez conserver ces informations et l'adresse pour toute référence ultérieure. IT: Modello in scala dettagliato per collezionisti adulti. Maneggiare con cura. Non adatto ai bambini di età inferiore ai 14 anni. Contiene piccole parti che possono rappresentare un rischio di soffocamento e alcuni componenti hanno bordi e punte taglienti. Il colore e i contenuti possono variare rispetto a quelli illustrati. Si prega di conservare questi dati e l'indirizzo per riferimenti futuri. ES: Modelo detallado a escala para coleccionistas adultos. Manejar con cuidado. No apto para niños menores de 14 años, ya que contiene piezas pequeñas que pueden presentar riesgo de asfixia y algunos componentes tienen bordes y puntos funcionales afilados. Los colores y contenidos pueden variar de los ilustrados. Por favor, conserve estos detalles y la dirección para futuras referencias.