Product Features and Details
Prototype: 3 type 8008 special cars lettered for the firm Eisenbahn und Häfen Betriebsgesellschaft (Railroad and Harbor Operating Company), Duisburg, Germany. Torpedo ladle for the transport of 260 metric tons of molten crude iron. Superstructure has bolsters and auxiliary bolsters on eight 2-axle trucks. Used in industrial service.
Model: Era V, diecast metal car frame and torpedo. Container can be turned to the side 120°, hatch is removable. Cars are weathered and have different car numbers. Cars come with NEM coupler pockets and close coupler mechanism. Length over the buffers 300 mm. 3 cars in a suitable display.
320551 (Märklin) AC wheel set.
Highlights:
New tooling
Prototype: Railroad and Harbors Duisburg
Metal construction
Different car numbers
Torpedo can be turned, hatch can be opened
