Marklin 36651 - Diesel Locomotive Class 285 HVLE

Gauge: H0    Era: VI   
 
Prototype: Havelland Railroad LLC (HVLE), Berlin, Germany, class 285 diesel electric locomotive. Built by Bombardier as regular production locomotive from the TRAXX program of locomotives.
 
Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with many cast-on details. It has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free LEDs.

Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-9/16".

Highlights:

• Locomotive constructed of metal.
• Detailed, affordable beginner's model.
    

     

 
 

 Released in: New items brochure 2010 
 

Charlie's tip: Thanks to a centrally mounted motor and cardan shafts powering all axles, this model runs very quiet and smooth. 

 
One-time series.