Marklin 88068 - Class 78 Passenger Train Tank Locomotive
Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) steam locomotive with shuttle train capabilities. The locomotive looks as it did in Era IIIb around 1965.
Highlights
- Triple white LED headlights / dual red LED marker lights.
- Motor with a bell-shaped armature.
- Fine, fully functioning valve gear and side rods / drive rods.
- Imitation brakes and sanding pipes also modelled.
Product description
Model: This is an improved model with triple white LED headlights and dual red LED marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. The locomotive has a motor with a bell-shaped armature and finely detailed, complete, and fully functioning valve gear and side rods / drive rods. Imitation brakes, sanding pipes, and rail clearance devices are also modelled. All the driving axles are powered.
Length over the buffers 70 mm / 2-3/4".
One-time series for the Märklin Dealer Initiative (MHI).
Charlie's Tip
The Marklin 87074 car set is the perfect addition to the 88068 locomotive.