{"product_id":"marklin-36506-start-up-db-cargo-dhg-500-diesel-locomotive-vi-ac-ho-gauge","title":"Marklin 36506 Start Up DB Cargo DHG 500 Diesel Locomotive VI (~AC) HO Gauge","description":"Start Up DB Cargo DHG 500 Diesel Locomotive VI (~AC)\n1:87 scale model produced by Marklin. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\nFeatures:\nAC Fitted Model\nBest suited to Epoch VI Model Railways\nThis model mainly operates in Germany\nThis model is decorated in DB company markings\nAffordable beginner's model.\nWith built-in mfx digital decoder.\nWith light and and sound circuit.\nDetails\nThe Henschel DHG 500 is a small but powerful diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive built by the German manufacturer Henschel \u0026amp; Sohn in the mid-20th century. Designed for industrial and yard work, the DHG 500 was a robust, compact locomotive ideal for handling light freight trains, assembling wagons, and performing precise shunting operations in tight spaces where larger locomotives were impractical.\nThe locomotive featured a B'B' wheel arrangement, a reliable hydraulic transmission, and a diesel engine producing sufficient power to move heavy wagons at low speeds. Its simple, sturdy construction and good visibility from the cab made it highly popular with operators in industrial settings, depots, and smaller railway networks.\nThe DHG 500 served across Germany and in some neighbouring European countries, often operating in freight yards, factories, and ports. Its lightweight design allowed it to run on tracks that could not accommodate heavier locomotives, giving it a niche role in non-mainline operations.","brand":"Marklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53169215439185,"sku":"MN36506","price":120.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/mn36506_1.jpg?v=1772226312","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/marklin-36506-start-up-db-cargo-dhg-500-diesel-locomotive-vi-ac-ho-gauge","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}