Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class VT 88.9 (Cvt 34) rail bus as it looked in Era III.
Article No. | 88820 |
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Gauge / Design type | Z / 1:220 |
Era | III |
Kind | Powered Rail Cars |
Model: This is the DB rail bus known as the "Pig Snout" in a red paint scheme. This is completely new tooling and is finely detailed. The frame and motor hoods on the body are constructed of metal. There are many separately applied details. Both ends have correct modelling of the buffer beams without couplers. Triple white headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The rail bus has a motor with a bell-shaped armature. Both axles powered. Interior details and the engineer's cabs are modelled. There is LED interior lighting, separately applied access ladders, and roof racks for baggage. The solid wheels are black/black nickel plated. Length over the buffers approximately 53 mm / 2-1/16".
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The 88820 rail bus is being produced in a one-time series exclusively for Insider Club members.