{"product_id":"show-marklin-42996-ho-scale-db-set-of-3-measurement-cars-ln-box","title":"Marklin 42996 HO Scale DB Set of 3 Measurement Cars LN\/Box","description":"Here is a Marklin 42996 HO Scale DB Set of 3 Measurement Cars. The German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) has a large number of measurement cars and the auxiliary cars for the former in its pool of maintenance cars. These cars are equipped differently with various types of test equipment, depending on the cars’ intended use. They are assigned to both of the DB’s research and technology centers (FTZ) in Munich and Minden. The standard design type 313 measurement car was built new in 1976 and is commonly used for speed and braking measurements. It has a pantograph on the roof that enables dynamic measurements under catenary and electrical measurements on locomotives. The type 322 auxiliary cars are converted former baggage and mail cars. They are used for sound measurement tests or as brake cars in conjunction with other measurement cars. These cars were painted in a new design in 1998 \/ 1999 and can be run at speeds as high as 200 km\/h or 125 mph. Each car features plastic construction, plastic trucks, latch couplers, metal wheels and axles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. This item appears to have been run sparingly, and displays overall signs of very light previous use. The original paint is in great shape, and the rest of the unit displays a like-new overall finish. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item.\u003cbr\u003e Overall condition is Like New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-8: Complete, all original, no rust, may show some sign of being run and\/or age. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item does not require testing.\"\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Handling indentions, minute edge wear, small creases.\"\u003eP-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marklin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002 - 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passenger Cars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6286974. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11404369\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Marklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44123307278458,"sku":"6286974","price":138.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U5857644-1523F5E5.jpg?v=1779118915","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/show-marklin-42996-ho-scale-db-set-of-3-measurement-cars-ln-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}