Electrotren E0044 - Steam Locomotive "E.Otlet" 0219 Review

Описание: A review of the new Electrotren (H0 1:87) Steam Locomotive "E.Otlet" 0219, in smart RENFE Black and Red Livery.
Announced back in the 2016, this new Electrotren Tank engine makes good use of the popular 0-6-0 chassis, which has featured on previous Electrotren and Joeuf releases, including a number of UK themed models, produced by Golden Valley Hobbies in partnership with Hornby.
This model is based on a Spanish 0-6-0 Tank Engine, 5 of which were built by Belgian firm Saint Leonard in 1889, for the Torralba to Soria Railway. The 5 locomotives saw along service life, passing into State ownership in 1941, were they were used for shunting duties, with all member of the class working well into the 1960’s.
This model depicts number 030-0219 ‘E.Otlet’, which is one of the 2 surviving members of the class.
Though the loco is of European origin, it has number characteristics similar to many UK Based industrial or Victorian era locomotives.
Electrotren have done a good job in capturing the overall look of these quirky locomotives. Though a budget model, it features a good level of detail, as well as a die-cast chassis, with smooth and powerful running straight from the box.
This locomotive is sure to make an interesting and quirky addition to any layout, whether it be pre-grouping, industrial or preserved era.
Hope you enjoy!