NS 8600 Leverkusen type

The NS 8600 was a German-built Dutch steam locomotive. 12 were built by Hohenzollern between 1912 and 1914, for the Maatschappij tot Exploitatie van Staatsspoorwegen (SS).

Technical Details
In 1912, the SS bought 6 shunters from Hohenzollern, that were originally going to be sent to the Ottoman Empire. The NS withdrew all members of the class between 1947 and 1952. However, the Koninklijke Hoogovens (KNHS) took over operations of 5 members of the class (NS No. 8608-8612). These locomotives would be withdrawn between 1956 and 1959, with none surviving into preservation.

Price
At level 39, the price of the NS 8600 Leverkusen type is ƒ142,000 Gulden.

Liveries
Currently, the only livery available is Nederlandse-Spoorwegen Green.

Trivia

 * This is the first NS steam shunter to be added to the game.
 * Due to problems with the sounds effects, the addition of the NS 8600 to the game had to be delayed for a few weeks.
 * Before it being added as an usable engine, it could be seen at Voorlem's turntable.