8876 Marklin Z-scale Powered Mini Club Rail Zeppelin railcar - $1,651 - (Napa, CA)
Marklin Mini Club #8876 Rail Zeppelin. One time series from 1982. On June 21, 1931, Franz Kruckenberg's Schienenzeppelin (Rail Zeppelin) set a railway speed record that would stand for 20 years! Traveling on a track between Hamburg and Berlin, the prototype high-speed railcar sped along at 230 km per hour for approximately 20 km. The Rail Zeppelin was never put into production, but it attracted attention wherever it went. A BMW airplane engine was used to power a four-blade wooden propeller that pushed the light-weight railcar through the air. The construction of the body was similar to the then-popular Zeppelin airships and the interior was spartan; this train was not luxurious. The failure of the Rail Zeppelin has been attributed to everything from the dangers of using an open propeller in crowded railway stations to competition between Kruckenberg's Flugbahngesellschaft company and the Deutsche Reichsbahn's separate efforts to build a "Fliegende Zuege". The Schienenzeppelin was, however, an important part of the evolution of high speed passenger rail transport and continues to attract the attention of railroad fans and hobbyists. Märklin GmbH, German, established in 1859, has been making models of the Rail Zeppelin since 1932.The Z 8876 is the only version that has the prototypically correct length. It was issued as a one year item in 1982 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Z-scale model railroading. Tested and in great condition. Propeller is geared to the motor and spins as the locomotive is powered.In original Box. Box has storage wear and price sticker marks.Payment Information for purchases: We use USPS for light packages and UPS for heavier items. We use USPS to international locations. We offer reduced shipping when more than one auction win is sent to one address. We normally ship within 24 hours of receipt of payment. California Residence pay Sales Tax International buyers, please note:Import duties, taxes, and charges (typically collected upon d…
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