Märklin BR-01 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive - German Federal Railways (DB) - 1 Gauge

Description

Märklin
BR-01 4-6-2
Steam Locomotive
1 Gauge (1:29)
Up for auction is this never-run German Federal Railways (DB) 4-6-2 from Marklin that was used for display only. The prototype is described as:  "Class 01 express train locomotive. Old construction type boiler, front fairings, large Wagner smoke deflectors and 2 headlights."
The model is described as:
Rolling frame, boiler and tender largely made of metal, cockpit and inserts made of synthetic material. Mfx digital decoder with motor regulation. For optional operation with alternating current, direct current, Märklin Digital and Märklin Systems. High performance RE-max motor from maxon motor SpA with bell armature (without iron). All driven and coupled axles driven by the transmission. Headlight with LED operating in the traditional way, digitally switchable. Cockpit with details reported and replaceable intercommunications with the tender (for operation or presentation). Screw hook at the front, system hook with Telex on the tender. Additional equipment details are included: light handles, coupler handles, driver and stoker figure as well as (for showcase use) the rear axle braking system. Track curve that can be traveled starting from a minimum radius of 1020 mm [40 inches]. Length over the buffers 75.0 cm [29.5 inches].
There are two air cylinders that have become detached from underneath the tender but can be easily glued back in place, otherwise t
he engine appears complete and in like new condition.
It is in the original box and will be double boxed for safe shipping.
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