Aspenmodel/Westmodel (Germany) Brass Logging Locomotives

Introduced: 2000

I've never owned any of these models and don't actually know a whole lot about them, but what I do know is that they were manufactured by Westmodel (Germany) and imported into the US by Aspenmodel. Each model was available either ready-to-run or as a kit. Prices varied over the years, but the RTR models generally went for well over $1000 (and with the kits costing about half that). The entire line was discontinued circa 2026 and the last remaining RTR units were liquidated on eBay by way of outfit called "Scandinavian Galleries Quality Toys" (and at decidedly not discount prices).

The models are equipped with Faulhaber coreless motors (employing a single flywheel). The inner axles are geared and the outer axles are not. The trucks are fixed (IE, they don't pivot). All three models share the same basic chassis/mechanism, although the Climax B does have an additional piston (also turned by the motor). I'm told that they are strong pullers and overall superb runners (particularly at very slow speeds).

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