Dingler Gauge 1 I-178 DB Baureihe 78 4-6-4T '78 040'

Dingler Gauge 1 I-178 DB Baureihe 78 4-6-4T '78 040'

A Little on the Collection

This item is from a stunning single-owner, lifetime collection of British, American & Continental G Scale & Gauge 1 locomotives, coaches & wagons. All models have had an initial clean although some may require a little extra polishing/dusting.

The collection is a mix of items which have been run outdoors and those which have either been on display or have been collected and have remained in their original or respective boxes.

Our reference: ECT629-504

Features:

Stunning brass construction

Prototypically sprung axle boxes

Coreless motor with helical gears

Stunning cab detailing

Sprung buffers

Sprung working screw-link couplings

Full complement of pipework detailing

Working directional lamps

Working cab lights

Model condition

Excellent/near-mint condition - there is a light glue mark on the smokebox door

Box condition

Original foam-lined wooden carry box with white gloves

Track Test

All our gauge 1 models are track tested.

Overall, the model is a good runner. Unfortunately, it does tend to stutter slightly at low speeds and would benefit from some good running in.

The loco is fitted with a lenz sound decoder and has been set to address No. 03

6-Month Mechanical Warranty

With all our locomotives for sale on Ellis Clark Trains we are proud to offer a 6-month mechanical warranty. To read more on this, see the Warranty page under the 'Information' tab

Sale Includes

The model will be supplied in its original packaging, with paperwork and detailing

Shipping/Collection

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