Märklin 39782 H0 Steam locomotive 78 1002 of the DB, MHI

Converted to a tender locomotive. The prototype symbolizes the spirit of renewal and the experimental enthusiasm of the then still young Federal Railway. Theoretically well thought out, but practically unfeasible, the two prototype locomotives of the series 78.10 remained the only ones of their kind. Prototype: Steam locomotive 78 1002, design 2’C2’h2 with two-axle short tender 2T17 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB). Version with three-light front signal in the condition around 1958. Model: With digital decoder mfx+ and extensive sound functions. Regulated high-performance drive with flywheel in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. Locomotive and tender largely made of metal. Built-in smoke unit conventionally operated, digitally switchable. Direction-dependent changing three-light front signal conventionally operated, digitally switchable. Firebox flickering digitally switchable. Additionally, the driver's cab lighting is digitally switchable. Lighting with maintenance-free light-emitting diodes (LED). Power-carrying coupling on the tender digitally switchable. Minimum radius of 360 mm. Piston rod protection tubes, brake hoses, and screw couplings are included. Driver and stoker figures are included as standard. Length over buffers approximately 19.9 cm. Limited series. A matching passenger car set is offered exclusively.