Marklin 43597 - Bi-Level Car Set
Prototype: 3 German Federal Railroad (DB) prototype bi-level cars for for service between Hamburg and Bremen. 1 bi-level car, 1st/2nd class, 2 bi-level cars, 2nd class. Green basic paint scheme. The cars look as they did around.
Model: The cars have finely detailed construction. They have separately applied grab irons. The cars have prototypical changes to the marker lights and window mountings. The cars are reproduced with scale length, and the minimum radius of 360 mm / 14-3/16" for operation requires a wide loading gauge. There are limits to the operation of these cars with this radius in the area of bridge railings, catenary masts, tunnel portals, etc. Accessory parts are included for complete detailing on the buffer beams for both car ends on each car. Printed train destination signs are included.
Total length over the buffers 91.3 cm / 35-15/16". DC wheel set per car 4 x 700580.
Highlights:
- Prototype bi-level cars to go with the class V 160 "Lollo" diesel locomotive, item number 37741.
One-time series.
The class V 160 "Lollo" diesel locomotive goes well with these cars and is also being offered under item number 37741 only for the "Exclusiv" program in the Märklin new items assortment.