Micro Metakit 12741H Austrian Express Locomotive Class 57 of the DRG German State Railroad

Prototype: The German BR 57.305 was an ex Austrian class 80 locomotive constructed by the Wiener Neustadt Lokomotiven Werke in 1922, the BBÖ Austrian Stare Railroads series 80 locomotive, numbered 80.4911, stands as a testament to Austrian engineering prowess. This locomotive, was equipped with twin drive, vacuum brakes, and an exhaust gas heat exchanger for combustion air, embodied innovation for its time. The tender style, designated 156.1437, boasted a state-of-the-art construction in 1935, adorned with a striking black-black color scheme accented by light-green trim lines. Originally conceptualized by Karl Gölsdorf, the Series 180 locomotives, introduced in 1900, heralded a new era in locomotive design, featuring the world's first practical 0-10-0 configuration. Building upon this success, the evolution of the Series 80 saw the incorporation of superheated steam technology, utilizing the Schmidt smoke tube superheater system. From 1909 to 1918, the kkStB received a substantial numb