One of the most essential helpers during the reconstruction years in the young Federal Republic was undoubtedly the steam cranes from Ardelt, with a lifting capacity of 57 tons. Whether they were used for lifting, hoisting, or loading with their impressive power, they always attracted the attention of railway enthusiasts. These perfectly adapted cranes ensured precise work despite their mass. You can now call upon one of these magnificent helpers for use on your model railway layout. Thanks to the excellent combination of extensive electronic equipment and mechanical refinements, this rotary crane impresses with its attention to detail and performs well even in hard-to-reach or tricky areas of your model railway.

6-axle railway wagon rotary crane with steam drive type 058 (Ardelt) with a lifting capacity of 57 tons, including crane protection wagon (converted from Rms Stuttgart) and equipment wagon 631 of the German Federal Railways. The steam crane is painted in chrome oxide green, featuring the coat of arms of the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Operational condition around 1977.