Märklin H0 - 39786 - Tender locomotive (1) - BR 78 (former T 18) - DB

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Märklin 39786 – BR 78 - Tender steam locomotive
Mfx, NEU, OVP, Epoch III

No, I have never taken it out of the inner packaging.

Name ex works: 78 516 DB
Address: MM 78 DCC 03
Epoch III (1945 to 1970)


Text from Märklin website:

In the commuting of the 1960s.
Founded in 1911 for the faster processing of the passenger train service.
Conceived on the island of Rügen, it was developed with the T 18 (later series 78).
in their symmetrical construction with three coupled wheelsets,
two bogies, large storage tanks, and a
Maximum speed of 100 km/h in both directions, one of the
one of the most successful German tender locomotives. Executed in an impressive manner.
highly detailed model of the most successful locomotive series
that ever ran over Germany's rails.

role model
Tender steam locomotive BR 78 (former Prussian T18)
of the German Federal Railway (DB).
Design with three boiler constructions (D-D-S), square sandbox.
Water boxes riveted, cab roof with a square-shaped structure.
Three-light tip signal with DB reflex glass lamps.
Company registration number 78 516. Based in Essen.
Operational condition around 1965.

Highlights
Complete new development
Particularly delicate metal construction.
Many details were included.
Driver's cab lighting, digitally switchable.
Tail lights separately controlled digitally.
Configured for smoke set 72270.

model
With digital decoder mfx.
Regulated high-performance drive with a mass in the case.
3 axles driven. Traction tires.
Locomotive largely made of metal.
Configured for smoke set 72270.
Direction-dependent changing three-light headlight signal and
Smoke unit contact in conventional operation, digitally switchable.
Two red tail lights separately switchable digitally.
Additionally, the cab lighting can be switched digitally.
Lighting with maintenance-free warm white and red light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Numerous set bars and rails made of metal.
Minimum traversable radius 360 mm.
Piston rod protection tubes and brake hoses are included.
Length over buffer about 17 cm.


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