Marklin 76501 - Gantry Crane

Prototype: Typical gantry crane, mainly used at industrial, harbor and other freight loading/unloading locations.

Model: The gantry crane comes with digital operating functions. It has a plastic base and superstructure. There is also a second base plate included for extending the crane's running rails. Power supply comes through the base plate. The mechanical functions are powered by miniature motors. The crane bridge can be driven forwards and backwards, the crane cab can move back and forth smoothly on the crane tracks, and the crane cab can be turned 360°. The metal hook can be raised and lowered by means of a pulley. Work lights on the crane boom can be turned on and off. There are connections for an electro-magnet and an electro-magnetic shove. The crane's functions can be controlled with the 6021 Control Unit, Mobile Stations, and Central Stations. The spacing between the crane structure's vertical supports is designed for C Track.

Base plate dimensions for each base plate 360 x 360 mm / 14-3/16" x 14-3/16", Height approximately 270 mm / 10-5/8".

Highlights:

• 6 special functions.
• Miniature motors to power the mechanical functions.
• Work lights that can be turned on and off.
• Connections for an electro-magnet and an electro-magnetically operated shovel.
• Conventional and digital operation are both possible.