Figarti Panzers & Marklin Krokodile Locomotive (1 Viewer)

[katana]

Panzers preparing to embark for Budapest at a rail head in Austria late 1944. The Austrian Krokodile heavy freight locomotive was built by SLM Switzerland and was also in Austrian service. The Panther G and Jagdpanzer IV/70V are by Figarti. The Locomotive is 1 gauge by Marklin.

The photos show the size relationship between a heavy freight locomotive and the Panzers it will transport to the Ostfront. The Krokodile 13254 named Zurich is currently on display at the Swiss Transport Museum in Luzern Switzerland.

 

[TomNT]

Awesome loco Kat and your right, the size ratio between it and the tanks is near on perfect.

Tom

 

[katana]

Awesome loco Kat and your right, the size ratio between it and the tanks is near on perfect.

Tom

I stood next to 13254 last time I was in Luzern. Huge machine, 2400 HP. designed specifically for the Gottard pass route from Luzern to Northern Italy. Articulated in 3 sections to handle the tight curves needed to climb up to the summit. I won this model on a German Ebay auction. Marklin still makes them along with several electric and steam locomotives in 1 Gauge; expensive but very nicly detailed IMO.