The Marklin Europe HO Scale Starter Electric Train Set is a small replica of a Swiss, dual-system locomotive. The cars in this set are metal with metal wheels and have a low center of gravity to prevent derailments. This electric train set has LED headlights, digitally controlled braking, and Relex couplers. With an oval track, this train set is sure to please any child, as well as a seasoned train set collector.
Modern multi-system electric locomotives now enable cross border rail service in many European countries. The Swiss Federal Railways maintain just such a roster of motive power that is used universally far beyond the borders of the Swiss Confederation. For that reason, you can often see train compositions on German rail routes made up of cars and locomotives from a variety of European countries.
Additional features:
- 1:87 HO scale
- Low center of gravity to prevent derailments
- Third "rail" eliminates polarity problems in wiring, and ensures reliable electrical pickup from the track to the locomotive
- Tiny stud contacts located in the center of the ties carry the electrical current to the train's locomotive and are almost invisible to the eye
- Paint schemes, lettering, and details are neat, sharp, and clean
- Locomotive comes with a digital decoder, special can motor, 4 axles powered through cardan shafts, and 2 traction tires
- All cars have Relex couplers
- Triple headlights are maintenance-free LED and change over with the direction of travel
- Acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with the 6021 Control Unit or with Märklin Systems
- 4 pantographs that can be raised and lowered manually
- Accessories include 12 of the 24130 curved track, 2 of the 24172 straight track, 2 of the 24188 straight track, feeder wire set, 120-volt transformer with smooth speed control, and connections for electric accessories
- 3 train cars include Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class 482 general-purpose, dual-system locomotive, type Eaos (DB) gondola, and petroleum oil tank car (used on the DB)
