Märklin Z 81221 Electric Locomotive Class 194 and Local Transport Car Bnb 720 of Deutsche Bundesbahn in the condition of Era IVc on the Geislinger Steige Gauge Z 1:220 DC analog

Märklin Z 81221 Electric Locomotive Class 194 and Local Transport Car Bnb 720 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn in the condition of Epoche IVc on the Geislinger Steige Scale Z 1:220 DC analog

Local train with the Class 194

On the Geislinger Steige
Who doesn't know them, the powerful freight locomotives of Class 194? Built from 1940, they were long considered the optimal workhorses in heavy freight service. It wasn't until May 1988 that the last specimens were retired by DB. Before that, the massive six-axle locomotives with their distinctive front ends performed countless push-pull duties on the slopes of the mid-mountains, such as at the Geislinger Steige, which can look back on 175 years of rail traffic in 2025. In addition to the push-pull operation there, which ended in 1987, the schedule for the 194 also included more leisurely tasks in local transport. Suddenly, these heavyweights were pulling n-cars, better known as "Silberlinge," because the car bodies were made of brushed stainless steel and featured a striking, shiny silver peacock eye pattern. Between 1958 and 1980, about 5,000 specimens were produced. Later, they received the current color scheme from DB Regio. Today, they are no longer in service. It's all the more delightful when a 194 can be seen on the layout making its rounds with two or three Silberlinge at the hook. Just like back then at the Geislinger Steige.

Prototype: Electric Locomotive Class 194 and Local Transport Car Bnb 720 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn in the condition of Epoche IVc on the Geislinger Steige.

Prototype: Private Refrigerated Wagon of Kühltransit A. G. retired with the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) in the condition of Epoche III.

Highlights

• Bell anchor motor.

• Car with interior fittings.

• Booklet about the Geislinger Steige.

Model: Locomotive with bell anchor motor. Electric overhead line operation. LED-headlight with warm white LED, changing with the direction of travel. Both front ends made of metal. Both bogies powered. Car with built-in interior fittings. Fine and prototype-accurate coloring and lettering on both vehicles. Length over buffers approx. 207 mm. The delivery includes a booklet about the history of the Geislinger Steige.

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