The prototype:

Inspired by the Prussian State Railways Class P8 from 1906, a six-coupled general purpose locomotive designated Class B was delivered in 1909. The class proved excellent for all kinds of duties and was used for hauling freight as well as heavy passenger trains. From 1909 to 1919 it was built in 96 examples. The Class B was also used by a number of private railways, among others the BJ, SDJ, SWB and SNJ. As late as 1944 SWB (Stockholm-Västerås-Bergslagens Järnvägar) took delivery of 3 Class B engines, which were later taken over by the SJ. The total number built was thus 99 examples.

Photo: B E / Janne Lundberg

The model:

The Brimalm Class B model has been produced in 300 examples, of which 250 as ready-to-run, factory painted locomotives and 50 in kit form. The kits (all sold out by now) contained all necessary components of which the boiler, cab and tender sides were pre-formed. The models are delivered in a shock-proof , sturdy box. The layout of the model can be said to represent the period from 1920 to 1970 with an open cab, air brake system and AGA gas headlights. The enclosed assortment of signs and decals permits the choice of SJ numbers 1081, 1083, 1139, 1150 or 1383 and BJ numbers 129 or 131.

Photo: B E / Janne Lundberg

The locomotive is propelled by a flywheel equipped swiss precision motor (Maxon M1331-1) placed in the tender. By means of a telescoping cardan shaft the power is transmitted to a high precision gear box with ball bearings (type SV26) positioned in the firebox. From the middle driving axle the rotation is transmitted to the other coupled axles by the coupling rods. A well-balanced lead weight in the boiler ensures a strong pulling power. The Brimalm drive system is a guarantee of very silent and smooth running.

The model is characterized by

• Exact scale 1:87 (H0)
• 2-rail DC with current collection through 14 wheels
• May be equipped with digital control system / decoder
• Simulated Heusinger / Walschaerts valve gear
• Cab with detailed interior and removable roof (the steam whistle functions as fastening screw)
• Detailed smokebox interior and smokebox door which can be opened
• Glazed windows and headlights
• Sprung driving wheel axles with ball bearings
• Wheel rims in stainless steel with RP 25 profile
• Sprung couplers and buffers
• Detachable snowploughs and top headlights
• Realistic running characteristics 0-110 kph
• Spare parts are kept in stock

Five year technical warranty.