Hot Marklin 87286 Z Apfelfeil Passenger Car Set (Set of 3) EX – Your Source for Gaming Essentials Trains

Description

This is a Marklin 87286 Z Apfelfeil Passenger Car Set (Set of 3) from 2002-06. Features include different paint schemes and car numbers. They have dark nickel plated wheel sets. In the 1970s, the International Apfelpfeil Organization (IAO) instituted the so-called Apfelfahrten or Apple Trips, nostalgic trips with special trains across Europe. In 1976, the IAO acquired the famous Rheingold vista dome cars and other cars in the TEE pool of cars from the German Federal Railroad. For several years these striking trains in the friendly Apfelpfeil design were a brand name for travel at affordable prices that was comfortable and animated. This concept could not be maintained economically later on in the face of increasing competition from single-price trips with charter flights. In 1979, IAO had to stop the operation and declare bankruptcy. The special cars were sold to another trip organizer, who rebuilt them partially and still operates them today.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There are some light scratches and marks on the cars. 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 Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Marklin
Model Number: 87286
Years Manufactured: 2002 – 2006
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: Z Scale
Model Type: Passenger Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5788183.