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Lot 217:
Description
This is a vintage Marklin model train transformer, model number 13470 C, manufactured in Germany. The unit is housed in a black enameled metal wedge-shaped case. The front control panel features a central analog voltmeter with a scale from 0 to 30 volts, flanked by green and red jewel-style indicator lights. Control components consist of a large central speed and voltage knob with a directional arrow and two smaller adjustment knobs labeled O L and B 00. A metal specification plate is mounted on the front face. The rear of the unit includes a ventilation grille, a grounding terminal labeled E, and a bakelite output panel with eight plug-in sockets labeled for various connections including oo, B, L, and W. The transformer includes an attached brown cloth-covered power cord with a vintage two-prong plug. The item is accompanied by its damaged original unfinished wooden shipping box, which retains a two-part paper label identifying the unit as model 13470 CG. One side of the box contains handwritten vintage shipping information to Sacramento, California. A small brown paper packet is also present.
Specifications from label:
Primary Voltage: 110 Volts, 50 Hz
Secondary Output: 3.1 Amp., max. 75 VA
Voltage Ranges: 7-18V (00), 9-20V (B), 17V (L), 24V (W).
Measurement: 9 x 9 IN
Depth: 9
Condition report:
C 8-9.
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