MARKLIN 88231 - Z Scale Electric Locomotive. Z 88231 Class 193 electric locomotive. Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 193 (Siemens Vectron) multi-system electric locomotive in the basic "transport red" paint scheme as it looked in Era VI around 2017. Model: Completely new tooling. The locomotive frame is constructed of metal, the locomotive body is constructed of plastic. Very fine construction with elaborate paint scheme and lettering. Equipped with a bell-shaped armature motor, both trucks powered. Separate details, warm white/red LED headlights that change over with the direction of travel. Length over the buffers 86 mm (3-3/8").