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SKU: 20970 Post® Cargo Sprinter Set, Collection Item
$399.00
$399.00
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The real-life Cargo Sprinter is an innovative concept in trains. Individual powered units can be quickly coupled to cars and then be separated again. So freight reaches its destination without delay. Thanks to the use of containers, the freight can be loaded and unloaded quickly as well. This LGB model of the Cargo Sprinter wears the colors of the Deutsche Post (German Postal Service) and can efficiently transport mail, newspapers, magazines and parcels from point to point on your layout. Equipped with lights and an onboard MTS decoder, the operation of this fast vehicle is a unique pleasure. The included freight car provides plenty of transport capacity. The Prototype The real-life Cargo Sprinter is an innovative concept in trains. Individual powered units can be joined to form longer trains. At intermediate stations, they are separated again to reach their individual destinations. So freight reaches its destination without delay. Thanks to the use of containers, the freight can be loaded and unloaded quickly as well. This system is especially interesting for the postal service, because urgent shipments can be moved from trains to trucks without delay, ensuring their speedy delivery. The Model This detailed replica features: - weather-resistant construction - factory-installed onboard decoder for MTS and analog operation - opening cab doors - removable containers - protected gearbox with seven-pole Bühler motor - four powered wheels - one traction tire - six power pickups - voltage stabilization circuit