24 KARAT Fine Gold Plated - Limited Edition #3450 of 3500

Model has been lead-tested to prevent additional wheel wear from testing, but the gold plated wheels do already have some very minor wear from previous use - Sound is designed to only work on DCC or Marklin mfx systems. Sound will not operate on Conventional AC layouts. - Includes a wooden display case with glass front, which can be wall-mounted

• Cosmetic Condition: C-7 Excellent
• Running Condition: Runs Well on both AC & DCC
• Wheel Wear: Very Little (SEE NOTES)
• Electrical Pickup: Track
• Paint: 24 KARAT Fine Gold Plated Finish
• Lighting Features: Directional Lights
• Couplers: Marklin Style
• Packaging: Original Box
• Paperwork: Original Paperwork Included
• DCC Status: DCC Dual Mode Decoder Installed
• DCC Manufacturer ID: Trix
• Sound Status: Yes (DCC/mfx Only - SEE NOTES)

The Heraldic Animal of Märklin
One hundred years ago in November of 1919, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) placed the first "Crocodile" into operation. This locomotive quickly advanced to the position of king on the Gotthard‘s steep grades. Its name was derived from the design (hood parts mounted with articulation, elongated shape) and the color green. When operated through turnout combinations and reverse curves the unit "snaked" through the curves like a reptile. On this special model, we put particular emphasis on the idea that every action produces the right result: Our experts gold plate each element to be plated in five intricate work steps. During the galvanizing process, the Crocodile is overlaid internally and externally with 24-karat gold. This model thus combines like no other the technical masterpiece and quality of the Märklin brand with the sensuality of gold.

Prototype:
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class Ce 6/8 II "Crocodile" electric freight locomotive. Design from the first production series. With older design buffers, crossover plates at the ends, small switching steps and grab irons, with sanding equipment, without an oncoming train light, and without an inductive magnet. The locomotive looks as it did in the Twenties.

Features:

• Locomotive hoods, center part, wheels, side and drive rods as well as various separately applied metal parts are plated with 24 karat gold. 
• mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions.
• Two (2) controlled high-efficiency propulsion systems with flywheels, one (1) motor in each group of driving wheels. 3 axles and jackshaft powered in each truck. 
• Traction tires. 
• The locomotive frame is articulated to negotiate sharp curves. 
• Triple headlights and 1 white marker light (Swiss headlight / marker light code) change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally
• Highly detailed metal construction with many separately applied parts. 
• In exclusive packaging with a certificate of authenticity.
• Includes a wooden display case with glass front, which can be wall-mounted. 
• A pair of white cotton gloves as well as a booklet about the history of the "Crocodile" are included.
• A 24 karat gold plated pickup shoe is included to replace the factory-mounted pickup shoe.
• Length over the buffers 22.3 cm / 8-3/4".