MÄRKLIN - #39101 - DB class VT 10.5 express train "Senator"

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class VT 10.5 "Senator Bpw 10 uk" daytime articulated train. 1 powered end car A, with an engine room, baggage area, and compartments. 1 powered end car B, with an engine room and an open seating area. 1 intermediate car 10,501e, with a galley. 1 intermediate car 10,501g, with an open area. The paint scheme is white aluminum / crimson. The train looks as it did around 1955. In 1959, it was taken out of operation and in 1962 was scrapped.

Model: The train is a 4-part basic set. It has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. The train has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in powered end car A. 2 axles powered in the truck for powered car A. Traction tires. The train has factory-installed interior lighting. The dual headlights and red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. They and the interior lighting will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The table lamps can be controlled digitally. The headlights, interior lighting, and table lamps are maintenance-free warm white LEDs. There is a special multiple conductor current-conducting coupling and close fitting diaphragms between the cars. The train has a pickup shoe changeover feature with powered end car at the front of the train picking up power. The train has a reproduction of a covered Scharfenberg coupler (non-working) at both ends. Train length over the couplers 69.1 cm / 27-3/16".

Condition: Excellent C-8
Operational: never run

Original Box: Yes 
Brand: Marklin
MPN: VT 10.501 a,b,c,d
Corporate RR: DB
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: DIESEL driven 4 cars set, painted white aluminium/crimson