Description
Prototype: A pair of type Laads 800B flat cars operated by Transwaggon GmbH, Hamburg. Reddish brown basic paint scheme.The cars look as they did starting in 2006.
This item is being produced as a one-time series
Highlights
- With attractive cargo.
- Detailed design made largely of metal.
- The model has many separately applied details.
- The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.
- Special model available exclusively from the Märklin stores (D:
- Göppingen, Mainz, Essen, Stuttgart, Neustadt/Donau, Mühlheim/Main, Munich. NL: Utrecht. IT: Bergamo. JP: Osaka).
Model: Both flat car halves are constructed of metal. The cars have many separately applied details, such as brake lines, air reservoirs, crossover plates, steps, and brake rigging. The cars have hand wheels for setting the brakes. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. A rigid screw coupler with a guide mechanism is fitted between the car halves. Chock blocks for the upper side of the cars, chock blocks for the car floors, and brake hoses are included separately for installation on the cars. The cars are loaded with four VW Crafters by Schuco for the Märklin works transport fleet. Length over the buffers 32.4 cm / 12-3/4".
DC wheel set E414237.
