Gauge Trix H0 - Article No. 22876

Class 78 Steam Locomotive

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 78 (former Prussian class T18) steam tank locomotive. Version with three boiler domes (D-D-S), and a rectangular sand dome. Riveted water tanks, cab roof with a rectangular top part, triple headlights with DB Reflex glass lamps. Road number 78 516. Based in Essen. The locomotive looks as it did around 1965.

Class 78 Steam Locomotive
Article No. 22876
Gauge Trix H0
Era III
Kind Steam Locomotives
Article not produced anymore.

Highlights

  • Completely new tooling.
  • Especially intricate metal construction.
  • Many separately applied details.
  • 21-pin digital interface connector included.
  • A 72270 smoke generator can be installed.

Product description

Model: The locomotive has a 21-pin digital interface connector. It has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive is constructed mostly of metal. A 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has numerous separately applied grab irons and piping. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston rod sleeves and brake hoses are included. Length over the buffers approximately 17 cm / 6-11/16".

Publications

This model can be found in an AC version in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 39786.

Publications

- New items brochure H0 2020 - Main Catalog H0 2020/2021

Features

d Era III
& 21-pin connector
* Triple headlights in the front, off with the locomotive moving in reverse
W Metal locomotive frame and boiler
ï Märklin close couplers in standard pocket with guide mechanism.
\ For adults only

Warning

ATTENTION: adults only
ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years