A one-time edition of Märklin in 2014. Limited edition of 1500 sets With certificate. The train is known as the "Super Chief" and was deployed between Chicago and Los Angeles. Era III. Illuminated running number: 305 The 26496 set consists of a 3-piece diesel locomotive F7 with 2 engines and 6 carriages with switchable lighting and rear lighting. Total train length: approximately 205 cm. Diesel locomotive: With an MFX digital decoder and sound module. Three part unit consisting of an A-unit, and 2 B units. It has controlled high-efficiency propulsion in the A-unit and in one B unit Each (5-pole) motor powers 2 axles, 4 traction tyres. 1-point front and 2-point end lighting (LED) alternates with changes in direction of travel and is traditional in operation, can be controlled digitally (f0). Interior lighting of the 6-carriages digitally switchable(f1). Number plate lighting with digitally switchable (f6) Switchable slow flashing mars light(f8) Sound module with 7 switchable sounds including: Switchable operational sounds via F2. Signal horn with digital control via F3. Adjustable acceleration and deceleration delay, maximum speed, address and sound volume. The adjusted acceleration/deceleration delay is switchable (F4). All-metal locomotive. Equipped driver's cab Metal grip rods and current conducting couplings. Fixed drawbar between all locomotive units. Snowplough can be installed separately. 6 Carriages: All carriages have an aluminium body, 2-times 2-axle wheel sets and current conducting couplings and interior lighting, switchable via the locomotive. One baggage car, 3527, 22.5cm Two sleeping cars: the Pine Mesa and the Pine Arroyo, 26 cm. One restaurant car, 1489, 26 cm. A panorama carriage, 501, 26 cm. An end carriage equipped as an observation carriage, Vista Canyon, 26 cm. Tested and fully functional. The set weighs approx. 3100 grams. The model has hardly been run on the rail layout, see the clean pick-up shoe and wheel surfaces. With manual, certificate and baggie with loose parts. The lid of the packaging has some damage, see photos. This set can either be collected or shipped to you. When shipping the set will always shipped via registered and insured mail. Increased shipping rate because of weight. Please see the photos, these are an integral part of the description of the lot and will always prevail.