Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 55. Former Prussian G 8.1.

Model: This locomotive has been improved compared to earlier versions of this model. It has finely executed, complete functioning valve gear and rods. The locomotive also has an imitation of the brake rigging, rail clearance devices, larger buffer plates, and much more. The locomotive comes equipped with a 5-pole Mini-Club motor. All of the driving axles are powered. The tender has spoked wheels. Length over buffers 84 mm / 3-5/16".

One-time series for the MHI.

The Marklin 82338 car set can be added to this locomotive to make a prototypical freight train.