Marklin 81870 German DB AG Intercity Z Gauge Electric Passenger Train Set

Marklin 81870 German DB AG Intercity Z Gauge Electric Passenger Train Set

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This is a Marklin 81870 Z Scale German Railroad DB AG Intercity Passenger Starter Set (Era V) 230 Volts. The locomotive has a 5-pole motor and has been improved in looks and function. All of the driving axles are powered. The locomotive has warm white LED headlights that change over with the direction of travel. The locomotive and cars are finely painted and lettered. The cab control car has warm white LED headlights and red LED marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. All of the car wheels are black nickel-plated. The locomotive and cars are in a special edition, not available separately. The other contents of the set consist of 16 sections of straight track, 12 sections of curved track, 3 electric turnouts, 1 track bumper, 1 rerailer, a control box, a distribution strip, wire, and a 230 volt / 12 VA switched mode power pack and an appropriate locomotive controller with smooth control. A track plan brochure is also included. Train length approximately 440 mm / 17-5/16. The track plan in this starter set can be expanded with the 8192 and 8193 SET extension sets or with your own designs.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Marklin
Model Number: 81870
MSRP: $379.99

Scale/Era: Z Scale
Model Type: Starter Sets


The Trainz SKU for this item is P12178642.

Trainz Product Id: 12178642
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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