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FLEISCHMANN HO DB 1351 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE W/COAL TENDER FREIGHT WAGONS - $140 (Brooklyn)
Brighton 4th Street near Brightwater Ct
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Fleischmann HO Scale
model name / number:
1351, 5060, 5051, 5053
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Model / Marking
This is Fleischmann model number 1351, representing a DB / German Federal Railway steam locomotive together with its coal tender.
Prototype Reference / Class
The model is based on the DRG / DB Class 55 (Prussian G 8.1) 0-8-0 steam freight locomotive (sometimes also marked as “BR 55”) with a coal tender.
Scale / Era / Country
Scale: HO (1:87)
Era / Railway: German Federal Railway (Deutsche Bundesbahn), Era IV or post-war period (DB)
Country: Germany / Central Europe prototype
Technical / Visual Features
Wheel arrangement: 0-8-0 (four coupled driving axles, no leading or trailing wheels)
Frame, boiler, and running gear are finely detailed, with brake rigging, piping, rivets, etc.
Tender is a dedicated coal tender, sized to match the locomotive, with coal load detail, walkway, handrails, and coal-space texture.
Couplers: hook couplers in the model (as typical for Fleischmann)
Paint / Livery: typically black body, red frame / wheels as per DB aesthetic for steam freight locomotives (model photos show black plus red chassis)
Length over buffers (locomotive + tender): approx. 223 mm (for the model)
Condition / Operation Notes
The listing indicates it's in original box.
The locomotive has been checked and in working condition. Checked motor, gears, pickups, wheels for smooth operation and cleanliness.
The model may include lighting or electrical pickups (depending on variant), though individual listings should be checked for those features.
Suggested Display / Usage
This locomotive is ideal for pulling medium to heavy freight consists in a German / DB era layout. Because of its 0-8-0 drive, it is well suited to moderate grades and is a robust freight hauler. The coal tender provides a realistic fuel load and operating interest (e.g. “refuel” staging).
WAGON 5060
Type / Role
Wagon 5060 is a luggage van / baggage car in Fleischmann’s HO rolling stock series.
Prototype / Usage
In prototype terms, this would be a baggage or luggage van used behind passenger or mixed trains, carrying parcels, mail, or baggage. In model sets, these often accompany mixed or passenger consists.
Scale / Livery
HO scale
Typical paint scheme: DB green with appropriate markings (Fleischmann listings show “DB green” for 5060)
Physical Features
Body with roof, side doors (sliding or hinged), windows perhaps for personnel, or small windows / vents for luggage compartments.
Undercarriage detail: brake rigging, axle bearings, buffers, coupling interface.
Roof detail: ridges or panels, possibly weathering or simulated wear.
Running gear: two bogies or wheelsets (depending on type), with smooth rolling wheels suitable for HO track.
Display / Use Suggestions
Wagon 5060 is best used at the head or tail of a train’s luggage / parcel section or integrated into a mixed consist. It provides visual interest and realism to passenger or mixed traffic sets.
WAGON 5051
Type / Role
Wagon 5051 is another piece of freight / mixed traffic rolling stock in the Fleischmann HO catalog — likely a general goods wagon or similar type. (Specific product documentation is less clear in available sources.)
Prototype / Usage
This wagon would serve general freight, boxcar-like role, carrying packaged goods, crates, or general cargo across the network. It may also be used in mixed trains in model service.
Scale / Livery
HO scale
Likely painted in freight / goods wagon tones (brown, dark green, or similar), with lettering, stencils, and load markings as per prototype.
Physical Features
Enclosed body (boxcar style) or similar, with sliding doors, roof, side walls, ventilation or louver details.
Underframe details: brake rigging, supports, coupling hardware, wheelsets.
Roof detail: possibly ribbing, panels, hatches (if design includes them).
Smooth rolling wheels, suitable coupling height and standards for HO.
Display / Use Suggestions
Wagon 5051 is well suited to be placed mid-train in a freight or mixed consist. It can help balance the load and lend variety to the appearance of the train. If detail is good, you might apply weathering for realism.
WAGON 5053
Type / Role
Wagon 5053 is yet another freight / goods wagon in the Fleischmann HO series—likely another variant of a box or ventilated goods wagon (again, specific documentation is limited in publicly available sources).
Prototype / Usage
It serves as a general cargo transporter, carrying goods, materials, and freight across the network, forming part of a typical goods train.
Scale / Livery
HO scale
Freight livery (earth / freight colours) with appropriate markings: load limits, ownership, number, stencils.
Physical Features
Box body, side doors, roof, etc.
Undercarriage with brake rods, suspension, supports, coupling interface.
Roof detailing (panels, possible hatches or seams).
Functional rolling wheels, appropriate couplers, and accurate scale proportions.
Display / Use Suggestions
Wagon 5053 complements wagons 5051 and 5060 to form a varied freight / mixed train set. Position it behind the locomotive or mid consist to lend realism and interest. If it is slightly different in design from 5051, that difference adds visual variety.