Märklin 88295 Z Dampflok Gt 2 x 4/4, Ep. II

Märklin 88295 Z Dampflok Gt 2 x 4/4, Ep. II Product Details

Description

Are you looking for an unusual Z scale steam locomotive with a bronze body and Mallet articulated running gear?

The Märklin 88295 Z steam locomotive Gt 2 x 4/4, Era II is a special model for collectors and model railroaders who are looking for a heavy freight locomotive with a distinctive design. The prototype is the Gt 2 x 4/4, a heavy freight locomotive in articulated Mallet design.

This locomotive has a very characteristic effect due to the compound engine consisting of high and low pressure cylinders and the special articulated design. The condition of the prototype is given as around 1913. The version shows the locomotive in the photo paint scheme in brown-beige paint.

Märklin 88295 Z Steam Locomotive Gt 2 x 4/4

The exact product designation is Märklin 88295 Z Steam Locomotive Gt 2 x 4/4, Era II. The model is a new design of the 1st series of the Gt 2 x 4/4. This locomotive is therefore especially designed for customers who are looking for a finely detailed Z scale model with a special selection of prototypes.

An outstanding feature of the model is the hand-cast bronze body. This design gives the locomotive a special value and makes it an attractive collector's item within the Z gauge range.

Finely painted and printed model

The vehicle is finely painted and printed. The brown-beige color scheme in photo paint provides a special visual effect. Precise painting and printing are important features, especially for a model of this size, so that the locomotive also looks convincing in Z scale.

The model has an articulated running gear that can negotiate curves. This means that the special design of the heavy freight locomotive is also taken up in the model. The locomotive can be driven on track curves with a radius of 145 mm or more.

Propulsion and Lighting

The Märklin 88295 is equipped with a bell-shaped armature motor. All of the driving and coupler axles are powered. This gives the model a strong technical basis for operation in Z scale.

The locomotive has an LED 2-light headlights signal with warm white LEDs. The headlights change over with the direction of travel. This lighting complements the technical equipment and provides a harmonious effect when the locomotive is running.

Detailed linkage and fine scaffolding effect

The model has a finely detailed linkage and a finely detailed control system. There is also an imitation of brake callipers and rail scrapers. These details emphasize the special design of the Gt 2 x 4/4.

The length over the buffers is 81 mm. This makes the Märklin 88295 in Z scale a compact but very expressive model with a special prototypical effect.

Purchase Recommendation

If you are looking for a high-quality Z scale steam locomotive with a bronze body, bell-shaped armature motor, articulated running gear, and finely detailed controls, the Märklin 88295 Gt 2 x 4/4 steam locomotive is a very suitable choice. Add this heavy freight locomotive in a brown-beige photo paint scheme to your collection now and get an unusual model of the Gt 2 x 4/4.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Märklin
• Item number: 88295
• Nominal size: Z
• Product description: Gt 2 x 4/4 steam locomotive
• Era: II
• Prototype: Gt 2 x 4/4 heavy freight locomotive
• Mallet type articulated locomotive
• Composite engine consisting of high and low pressure cylinders
• Condition around 1913
• Photo paint in brown-beige color scheme
• New construction of the 1st series of the Gt 2 x 4/4
• Equipped with bell-shaped armature motor
• Housing cast by hand in bronze
• Finely painted vehicle
• Finely printed vehicle
• Articulated running gear for cornering
• All driving and coupling axles powered
• LED 2-light headlights
• Warm white LEDs
• Head signal changes with the direction of travel
• Finely detailed linkage
• Finely detailed controls
• Imitation of brake calipers
• Rail scraper
• Track curve passable from radius 145 mm
• Length over buffers: 81 mm