Analog Starter Set Fleischmann 5160007 Christmas Train N 1/160

The analog starter set Fleischmann Christmas Train 5160007 lets you build your first miniature layout in N scale 1/160 around a train with a festive atmosphere. The set includes a steam locomotive of type BR 80, two passenger coaches decorated with Christmas motifs, an electronic controller with mains power supply, and a ballasted track circuit. Designed for operation with analog direct current (DC), this package brings together the essential components to run the train on a compact space.

The miniature consist is presented with an elaborate Christmas decoration. Its seasonal theme makes it easy to create an original rail scene on a home network, in a display case, or within a winter-themed setting. The indicated period for this set covers Periods I to VI, offering plenty of freedom for staging on an imaginary or decorative layout.

The real BR 80 locomotive belongs to the family of German steam tank locomotives. A tank locomotive carries its water and fuel directly on the locomotive itself, without a separate tender. This arrangement is particularly suitable for shunting, local services, and operations on lines where engines need to change direction frequently. With its driving wheels grouped under a compact frame, the BR 80 offers a silhouette well suited to short trains and smaller model installations.

In this Fleischmann set, the locomotive provides traction for two passenger coaches. This short train evokes local traffic or a special service within a Christmas universe. It can be placed around a snowy village, a Christmas market, a station decorated for the holidays, or a temporary family winter display. Thanks to the reduced size of N scale, you can enjoy a complete running experience without requiring a large area.

The included track circuit forms an oval in radius R1 and occupies about 75 x 40 cm. It consists of five track pieces 9101, eight track pieces 9120, and a connecting track section. The track is equipped with integrated ballast, providing a more realistic appearance right away compared with rails laid directly on the base. The connecting track section allows you to link the power supply and controller to the circuit.

The minimum radius stated is 192 mm. The compact layout is therefore especially suitable for installation on a table, a presentation platform, or a small seasonal layout. The set is also a practical starting point for discovering Fleischmann N track with ballast, then gradually expanding the track plan with compatible track elements from the same range.

Analog operation with direct current. The included electronic controller lets you drive the train on the supplied circuit. Mains power supply is also included in the set. The locomotive has three powered axles. The vehicles are equipped with Fleischmann couplers, standardized NEM 355

With an overall length over buffers of 172 mm for the stated consist, this Christmas train fits easily into the oval route delivered. Its compact format and festive decoration make it an ideal set for a first experience in N scale railway modeling, as well as for creating a Christmas rail display.

Technical features

• Brand: Fleischmann
• Reference: 5160007
• Type: analog starter set Christmas Train
• Scale: N, 1/160
• System: analog direct current
• Locomotive included: BR 80 steam locomotive
• Coaches included: 2 passenger coaches
• Decoration: Christmas motifs
• Period indicated: I to VI
• Power: 3 powered axles
• Couplers: Fleischmann couplers, NEM 355 coupler housings, and short-coupling mechanisms
• Minimum radius: 192 mm
• Stated length over buffers: 172 mm
• Included control: electronic controller
• Included power supply: mains power block
• Track included: ballasted R1 oval with connecting track section
• Track composition: 5 x 9101, 8 x 9120, 1 connecting track section
• Circuit footprint: 75 x 40 cm