Märklin 88762 Z Propellertriebwagen „Schienenzeppe“, Ep. II

Märklin 88762 Z Propellertriebwagen „Schienenzeppe“, Ep. II Product Details

Description

Technical Icon of the Railroad - Märklin Z "Rail Zeppelin" Propeller Railcar

With the Märklin 88762 you can bring a unique piece of railroad history to your Z scale layout: the legendary "Schienenzeppelin" propeller railcar designed by Franz Kruckenberg. This unusual model in real bronze is a highlight for collectors and technology enthusiasts - limited, detailed and technically revised.

The prototype - The rail zeppelin by Kruckenberg

The Schienenzeppelin was an experimental railcar of the 1930s that reached a revolutionary speed of over 230 km/h with a propeller drive - a record for rail vehicles with an internal combustion engine. With its streamlined body and airplane-like rear end, it was a technical masterpiece of its time, but remained a one-off.

Model - handcrafted in real bronze

The body of the model is cast from real bronze - handcrafted and elaborately polished. It is supplied in elegant wooden packaging with a certificate of authenticity - a real collector's item for display cases or special installations.

For collectors of technical rarities and Z-gauge enthusiasts

The Märklin 88762 is not just a model, but a statement - a tribute to pioneering spirit and the art of engineering, realized in fine materials and perfect miniature technology.

Features:

• Kruckenberg type propeller railcar - "Rail Zeppelin"
• Era: approx. 1930
• Scale: 1:220 - Z gauge
• Length over buffers: 117 mm
• Body made of real bronze, handcrafted
• Functional propeller drive
• Drive: Bell-type armature motor, front axle powered
• Lighting: LED two-light headlights (warm white)
• Wheels: Dark nickel-plated wheel rims
• Packaging: Elegant wooden box with certificate of authenticity