Marklin 88580 Z Australian Federal Railways Class 1016 Electric Locomotive LN – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Here is a Marklin 88580 Z Australian Federal Railways Class 1016 Electric Locomotive. Locomotive comes with a 5-pole Mini-Club motor. Both trucks are powered. Headlights are maintenance-free LED’s. Length over buffers 87 mm /3-7/16*. The 87342 express train passenger car set goes well with the 88580 electric locomotive. The “Taurus” class 1016/1116, originally designed for the Austrian Federal Railways (BB), has now become a European success and is currently among the most up-to-date high power locomotives on the continent. This locomotive is called the “Taurus” (“bull” in English) and is a representative of the EuroSprinter family”s second generation. This locomotive is distinguished by an extremely high level of power, with a peak output of 7,000 kilowatts or more than 9,500 hp. There”s a reason for the name “Taurus” for this powerhouse. This locomotive can be used for both the heaviest freight trains and for important passenger service. In addition to the single system version (designated as the class 1016), this locomotive is also used in Europe as a dual system locomotive (class 1116). “Taurus” locomotives are now also in use in Switzerland and Hungary. “Taurus” locomotives are even on the rosters of private carriers in locomotive pools. Even DB Cargo changed the remainder of its order for the class 152 into class 1116 dual system universal locomotives that are now in use on the German Railroad as the class 182.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. This item is from the Guinness World Record book for the largest collection of model trains in 2016.
Officially Amazing Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Marklin
Model Number: 88580
Road Name: Austrian Federal Railways (OBB)

Scale/Era: Z Scale
Model Type: Electric Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5782387.

Trainz Product Id: 12731003