Märklin Z 88720 + 87720 Diesel Powered Rail Car Train "World Cup Winner 1954"

Description

Diesel Powered Rail Car Train "World Cup Winner 1954" by Märklin Z 88720
Prototype:
German Federal Railroad (DB) class VT 08.5 fast powered rail car train. Three-unit design with a B-2+2-2+2-2 wheel arrangement.
Model:
This three-part unit consists of a powered car, (VT), intermediate car (VM), and a cab control car (VS). 4 axles are powered with a 5-pole motor. There is a special close coupled connection between the cars. The dual headlights and dual red marker lights are maintenance-free LED's that change over with the direction of travel. The train looks as the prototype did in the 1950s. Length of the three-unit train 364 mm / 14-5/16".
Completely new tooling.
Maintenance-free LED's for headlights.
Extremely fine detailing on the cars.
Typical flagship powered rail car train of the Fifties.
Length of the three-unit train 364 mm / 14-5/16 in.
Era: III
Gauge: Z
The 88720 diesel powered rail car train is being produced in 2006 in a one-time series only for Insider members.
History:
Early German Federal Railroad Flagship Train and the Wonder of Bern - The first five sets of the VT 08 express powered rail car trains were available to the German Federal Railroad as early as the summer schedule of 1952. The thoughts given to the new development of diesel powered rail car trains with hydraulic transmissions went all the way back to the foundation of the German Federal Railroad. Thus, thirteen three-unit trains from the first production series were built by 1953 for important long distance express passenger service as part of the new construction program. Another six engine cars with dining car arrangements and seven intermediate cars were added by 1954 in the second production run. These units were used primarily to lengthen the existing trains to four and five-unit consists with powered end cars at both ends. The modern, comfortable VT 08 represented the epitome of the new German Federal Railroad and enjoyed great popularity among the passengers. The smooth rounded form of the ends of the train quickly led to the nickname "Egg Heads". These deluxe trains provided service on long distance routings with sonorous names such as "Rheinblitz", "Münchner Kindl", "Roland", "Schauinsland" or "Saphir". These fast trains were also used on foreign routes such as the "Paris-Ruhr" (Dortmund-Paris) as well as the "Helvetia" (Hamburg-Zürich). The prime time for the VT 08 extended well into the 1960s. After electrification of many major routes, the VT 08 trains were then still used partially in TEE service. Later, these trains were rebuilt to simpler standards for plain fast train service. World Champion Return Trip in 1954 - Without a doubt the most spectacular use of a VT 08 powered rail car train was the return trip in this comfortable, special powered rail car train of the German national soccer team after they won the world championship in 1954 in Bern. This train was lettered for the occasion with "FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTER 1954" ("WORLD SOCCER CHAMPIONS 1954"). On the trip from Spiez, the headquarters of the German team, to Munich hundreds of thousands of soccer enthusiasts crowded into the stations to celebrate this sensational team. Over 20,000 fans eager to see the team overwhelmed the border station of Singen. They stood on station platforms, platform roofs, tracks, anywhere they could catch a glimpse of the train. The trip had to be repeatedly interrupted due to the masses of people.
Released in:
Product programme 2006 - New items brochure 2006
Intermediate Car
by Märklin Z 87720
Prototype:
German Federal Railroad (DB) type A4ü. Intermediate car for the VT 08.5.
Model:
Intermediate car lettered "FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTER 1954" ("WORLD SOCCER CHAMPIONS 1954"). This car allows you to transform the prototypically neutral 88720 VT 08.5 powered rail car train into the set for the return trip of the German soccer world champion team of 1954. Special close coupling at both ends for integrating this car into the powered rail car train consist. The car looks as the prototype did in 1954. Length 114 mm / 4-1/2".
Completely new tooling.
Very fine car detailing.
Length 114 mm / 4-1/2 in.
Authentic reproduction of the car for the soccer champions of 1954.
The 87720 intermediate car to go with the 88720 diesel powered rail car train is being produced in a one-time series in 2006 only for Insider members.
History:
World Champion Return Trip in 1954 - Without a doubt the most spectacular use of a VT 08 powered rail car train was the return trip in this comfortable, special powered rail car train of the German national soccer team after they won the world championship in 1954 in Bern. This train was lettered for the occasion with "FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTER 1954" ("WORLD SOCCER CHAMPIONS 1954"). On the trip from Spiez, the headquarters of the German team, to Munich hundreds of thousands of soccer enthusiasts crowded into the stations to celebrate this sensational team. Over 20,000 fans eager to see the team overwhelmed the border station of Singen. They stood on station platforms, platform roofs, tracks, anywhere they could catch a glimpse of the train. The trip had to be repeatedly interrupted due to the masses of people.
This product is not a toy, and is not intended for use by children under age 14. It is model railroad equipment intended for use by adults.