{"product_id":"1930s-ho-gauge-trix-express-20-052-0-4-0-pantograph-electric-locomotive","title":"1930s HO-Gauge Trix Express 20 052 0-4-0 Pantograph Electric Locomotive","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s HO-Gauge Trix Express 20 052 0-4-0 Pantograph Electric Locomotive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting 1930s HO-Gauge Trix Express 20\/052 0-4-0 Pantograph Electric Locomotive in need of some restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loco was made by Trix of Nuremberg, Germany, (now part of Märklin), and is a half zero (H0) table top, 4-wheel model train designed to run on a three rail 16.5mm track (1:87), with a sliding contact.  It is 11 cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe styling of this version suggests that it dates to ~ 1937.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is being sold for display only, it is untested, and has a few issues including:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emissing bump stops\/ couplings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken pantographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor is a loose fit in the housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of paint\/ surface blemishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere may be other problems which I haven't noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its defects, this model is highly collectible and incredibly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/n-gauge-model-trains-coaches-track\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN-gauge model railway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40066488926357,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC01949_78074b03-afb2-4f96-aac9-c2995d548044.jpg?v=1620994089","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1930s-ho-gauge-trix-express-20-052-0-4-0-pantograph-electric-locomotive","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}