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Goethe Rhine River Paddle & Steam Boat Model

Kit# T143 1/160 scale $49.95 this is a large model.

Last in the long line of River Rhein paddlers operated by the "KD", mechanical problems almost lead to her demise in 1989, but a major refurbishment allowed a return to service in 1996 for this ship originally built in 1913. Originally an unremarkable member of a large fleet, she was extensively improved in 1925 and again in 1952 after wartime wrecking. Her rebuild prior to return to service in 1996 has made her a thoroughly modern vessel, although close attention has been given to her appearance, both internal and outward, to create a traditional feel.
Built at Cologne in 1913 by Sachsenberg at Koln-Deutz
Length : 83 metres - 272 feet (extended from 77.8 m after 1951-2 rebuild)
Engines : Compound Diagonal, built by Sachsenberg at Rosslau
Superstructure rebuilt in 1925 to increase the enclosed passenger accommodation
Wrecked during World War II at Oberwinter in March 1945
Salvaged and rebuilt at the Ruthof shipyard in Mainz in 1951 and 1952, resuming duties in 1953
Converted to oil firing in 1955
Repainted in "nostalgia" livery with painted paddle-box vents in 1977 in an attempt to market her paddler status.
Withdrawn after the 1989 season with mechanical problems, but as the last paddler, repair was anticipated.
After some uncertainty she was completely re-fitted but given a more traditional outward appearance.
Most of the rstoration work was undertaken by the De Biesbosch Works, near Dordrecht, Netherlands
Returned to service late in the year in 1996 after major refurbishment
GOETHE TO BE DIESELISED?

This is the headline of an article in the 4/2007 edition of the Swiss steamer magazine "Dampferzeitung". The magazine editor heard rumours that the Koln-Dusseldorfer Rheinschifffahrt AG had asked around for a price for a diesel electric engine to replace the steam engine in their fleet's last paddle steamer. The rumour was found to be true, but that does not mean that Goethe will definitely be motorised. Last year's problem where a piston rod had to be replaced (with one being shipped down the Rhein at short notice from PS Cecilie's preserved engines) showed how vulnerable she is to unexpected mechanical problems, but other well-known factors were raised by KD Operations and Marketing Director Norbert Schmitz in an interview for "Dampferzeitung". More