Marklin 48873 - Type Samms 709 Heavy-Duty Flat Car
Model: The heavy-duty flat car frame is constructed of metal. The car has special three-axle trucks. The model of the military vehicle has a detailed underbody, superstructure and caterpillar tracks constructed of metal. Other separately applied components are made of detailed plastic parts. The turret and the weapon can be moved. The unit has an authentic paint scheme. The unit is lettered with identifying marks. Chock blocks are included. The model of the military vehicle comes from Schuco.
Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16". DC wheel set E700580.
Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) type Samms 709 6-axle heavy-duty flat car, loaded with a type 2000 tank howitzer for the German Federal Army. The flat car and the tank howitzer look as did in 2016.
Cars to go with this car can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment at Ajckids.com under item numbers Marklin 48872, Marklin 48874, and Marklin 48875.