steam loco BR 50 DB mfx+ Sound

Brand
Märklin
gauge
HO gauge	16,5mm
power supply
AC
product type
steam loco
technical & model details
running number	50 2640
friction tires	ja
couplers	NEM 362 coupler pocket, short coupling mechanism, Märklin couplings
light	3-light peak signal, changing direction of travel
scale	1:87
material & finish	Chassis and body of the locomotive made of metal
with motor	ja
flywheel	ja
Age notice	not suitable under 14 years
digital & sound
factory fitted Digital Sound
country
Germany	DB
era (continental)
era III (1949-1970)

Model: HO gauge AC. The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. A 7226 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke unit that can be installed in the locomotive will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender and it can be adjusted for curves. The rear of the tender and the front of the locomotive have close couplers with NEM pockets and guide mechanisms. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston rod sleeves and brake hoses are included. Length over the buffers 26.4 cm / 10-3/8".

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 38.10-40 steam locomotive with a tender. Former Prussian P8. Version with two boiler assemblies, small Wagner smoke deflectors and box tenders. Road number 38 2919. Operating condition around 1949/50. <br>
With the serial number 3676 and built in 1921, this locomotive of the class 38.10-40 was in service for many years, then converted in 1951 to go down in history as the legendary test locomotive 78 1001 in the German railway technology. As a real construction novelty, the 38 2919 shows itself to be the first to be implemented as a Märklin H0 model at the end of its service in 1950 with Heimat-Bw Regensburg. With the DRB lanterns typical of the early epoch III and the small Wagner smoke deflectors, the front is modeled. The arrangement of the boiler structures with steam dome, sandpit and feed water purifier is also closely modeled on the model. This also applies to the fine spoke wheel sets on the locomotive and tender. The predominant metal construction ensures the very good running properties of the model and its impressive tractive force is thanks to a strong motor that finds its place in the boiler. Even if the P 8 with over 3,900 units is one of the most successful locomotives in railway history and has produced many railway models, this one BR 38 must not be missing on any model railroad layout, because it has its own exciting history.