Märklin 88837 Z steam locomotive BR 52, DB, Ep. III

War locomotive in post-war service - Märklin Z steam locomotive BR 52 with tub tender

With the Märklin 88837 you can bring one of the most famous German steam locomotives to your Z scale layout in a revised form: the class 52 of the German Federal Railroad, equipped with a tub tender, Witte wind deflectors and many fine detailed elements. A real powerhouse on a scale of 1:220 - ideal for Era III freight trains.

The prototype - War-proven locomotive in DB service

The class 52 was originally a so-called DRB war locomotive. Even after the war, it remained in service in large numbers - now with the DB, including in heavy freight service. Typical of the post-war period: conversions with tub tenders, closed driver's cabs and Witte wind deflectors, as shown here in the early 1950s.

Model - Finely reworked, functionally strong

The model has been revised in many respects and upgraded both technically and visually. The powerful bell-shaped armature motor drives all the driving axles. The fully movable linkage is finely executed, supplemented by brake replicas, sand pipes and other details. The driver's cab is fitted with inset windows.

Lighting & optics

The warm white two-light headlights change depending on the direction of travel. Witte wind deflectors and a disk leading wheel complete the realistic overall impression.

Features:

• DB class 52 steam locomotive with tub tender
• Era III - condition of the early 1950s
• Scale: 1:220 - Z gauge
• Length over buffers: 107 mm
• Bell-type armature motor, drive on all driving axles
• Functional linkage, with imitation brakes & sand pipes
• Driver's cab with inset windows
• Dual headlights with warm white LEDs, dependent on direction of travel
• Witte wind deflectors, disk wheel as leading wheel

Specs:

• Gauge: Z
• Rail Company: DB
• Era: III
• Color: Black
• Electricity System: DC
• Analogue / Digital: Analogue
• sound: No
• News: 2026
• Type: Steam loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.