Description: NEW Vintage (1956) RARE 1919-27 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Ce 6/8 III (HO scale) "Crocodile" Dark Green Electric Diecast Locomotive (The Reptile of the Gotthard), by Märklin/Marklin (#CCS-800) - READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW Packaging Condition: GOOD/GREAT - Comes in original Marklin packaging (in stabilizing wood blocks, top lined with felt) with inspection tag still attached, and two (2) instruction booklets (Unsealed, will be secure); w/minor scratches on outside of packaging (see pics)NOT Currently Tested (used only once or twice originally to test, kept in box in storage since late 1950s)AssembledMade in 1956 (West Germany)Box Dimensions: 12.125" (L) x 4" (D) x 2" (H)Dimensions: 11.25" (L) w/couplers x 1.5" (W) x 2.5" (H)Power Type: ACCrocodile (German-Krokodil) electric locomotives are so called because they have long "noses" at each end, reminiscent of the snout of a crocodile. These contain the motors and drive axles, and are connected by an articulated center section. The center section usually contains the crew compartments, pantographs and transformer. The name was first applied to Swiss locomotives. These locomotives, sometimes called the "Swiss Crocodile" or "SBB Crocodile", were highly successful and served until 1982. There were 33 class Ce 6/8 II and 18 class Ce 6/8 III, making a total (excluding the prototype) of 51 locomotives. Nine out of 51 total produced have survived, but only three are still in operation as preserved historical locomotives in Switzerland. Gotthard Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps traversing the Saint-Gotthard Massif and connecting northern and southern Switzerland. It lies at the hearth of the Gotthard, an important north-south axis in Europe, and it is crossed by three major traffic tunnels: Gotthard Rail Tunnel (1882), the Gotthard Road Tunnel (1980) and the Gotthard Base Tunnel (2016).Some dust on ends (due to storage) - see picsThe metal pickup on bottom has minor scratches from tested originally in the late 1950s (see pic)INSURANCE ON TRANSIT REQUIREDYour shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days), USPS Ground (2-8 business days), or UPS Ground (1-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWill be packed very well - read our feedback!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 999 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-12-21T20:00:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Material: Diecast
Theme: Crocodile/Krokodil
Scale: 1:87
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
California Prop 65 Warning: Warnings about significant exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Control System: Analog
Type: Electric Locomotive
Features: Light Function, Limited Edition
Color: Dark Green
Vintage: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1956
MPN: CCS-800
Power Type: AC
Gauge: HO
Corporate Roadname: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
Brand: Märklin
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Dimensions: 11.25" (L) w/couplers x 1.5" (W) x 2.5" (H)
Year: 1919-1927
Box Dimensions: 12.125" (L) x 4" (D) x 2" (H)
Replica of: Ce 6/8 III "Crocodile" Locomotive
