Gauge H0 - Article No. 39785

Class 078 Steam Locomotive

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 078 (former Prussian class T18) steam tank locomotive. Version with three boiler domes (D-D-S), and a rectangular sand dome. Riveted water tanks, cab roof with a rectangular top part, triple headlights with DB Reflex glass lamps. Road number 078 256-5. Based in Aalen. The locomotive looks as it did around 1969.

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Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive
Class 078 Steam Locomotive

Most Important Facts

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Article No. 39785
Gauge / Design type H0 / 1:87
Era IV
Kind Steam Locomotives
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Highlights

  • Completely new tooling.
  • Especially intricate metal construction.
  • Many separately applied details.
  • Cab lighting can also be controlled digitally.
  • Marker lights can be controlled separately in digital operation.
  • A 72270 smoke generator can be installed.
  • An mfx+ digital decoder and a variety of operation and sound functions included.
  • Product description

    Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive is constructed mostly of metal. A 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Dual red marker lights can be controlled separately in digital operation. The cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has numerous separately applied grab irons and piping. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston rod sleeves and brake hoses are included.
    Length over the buffers approximately 17 cm / 6-11/16".

    Passenger cars to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item numbers 43120, 43160, and 43330. This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22875.

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    Spare parts for our articles can be found here in our spare parts search.

  • Publications

    - New items brochure 2020 - Product programme 2020/2021
  • Digital Functions

    Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
    Mobile Station 2**
    Headlight(s)
    Smoke generator contact
    Steam locomotive op. sounds
    Locomotive whistle
    Direct control
    Engineer’s cab lighting
    Front Headlights off
    Bell
    Marker light(s)
    Sound of squealing brakes off
    Sound of coal being shoveled
    Conductor's Whistle
    Letting off Steam
    Switching maneuver
    Whistle for switching maneuver
    Air Pump
    Water Pump
    Injectors
    Sanding
    Safety Valve
    Tipping grate
    Generator Sounds
    Replenishing fuel
    Replenishing fuel
    Replenishing fuel

    * New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

    ** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

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Warning

ATTENTION: adults only
Warning USA
ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years