2006 Marklin New Items

Here are the 2006 New Items from Marklin

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If you have an interest in any of the items listed below, let me know ASAP, even if they are scheduled for 3rd or 4th quarter delivery, and especially if the items are MHI, Limited, Export, or even car sets. These almost always sell out in the US and ordering early is your best assurance of getting these items!

Note: Prices indicated as "Pre-order Price" are valid only for orders placed before March 15, 2006. For orders after that date, the higher price (if shown) will prevail.
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(EX)	Exclusive	Available only by subscription -- very limited availability
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26529 - “Leonhard Weiss” Construction Train

Price: $ 236.65
Goes with: 754

Prototype: Class Köf II small diesel locomotive with an enclosed engineer’s cab. 1 type Kbs stake car with stakes that can be installed on the car. 1 type Kls flat car.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder. It has a controlled miniature can motor with a flywheel. 2 axles powered. The locomotive has track adhesion magnets for better pulling power. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The direct control (acceleration/braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The locomotive is painted and lettered as the privately owned locomotive ”Emma” and the cars are painted and lettered for the firm of Leonhard Weiss, Göppingen, Germany. The stake car has a wheel loader for a load; the flat car has a crawler mounted excavator for a load. The wheel loader and the excavator are special models from the firm of Wiking. Both of the freight cars have close couplers with guide mechanisms. Train length over the buffers 39.5 cm / 15-9/16”.

Comment: Switching Dwarf in Industrial Work – The Köf II was once widely used in Germany as a switch engine and could be seen with its delightful shape at most of the German transfer yards. A total of 1,600 of this locomotive were placed into service from 1934 to 1965. Many of these almost indestructible small locomotives are still giving faithful service in numerous industrial operations and on factory railroad systems. The maximum speed, depending on the series, is 30 to 45 km/h / 19 to 28 mph. The most powerful versions had a 6-cylinder diesel motor with an output of 128 horsepower.

26533 - “metronom” Commuter Train

Price: $ 223.31

Prototype: Locomotive and cars used in current passenger service. Class 146.1 electric locomotive, B-B wheel arrangement, as well as bi-level passenger cars and bi-level cab control car painted and lettered for the “metronom” Railroad Company Ltd.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal frame with many integrated details. The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free LED’s that change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. 2 bi-level passenger cars and 1 bi-level cab control car. The locomotive and cars come in the current Era V paint scheme for “metronom”. The cars have close couplers with guide mechanisms. Train length 102.9 mm / 40-1/2”.

Comment: “Swinging in Time” – “metronom” is the brand name for ten new bi-level trains operated by the metronom Railroad Company Ltd. in Uelzen, Germany. These very modern locomotives and cars can be recognized from a distance by their striking, sophisticated design in the colors of yellow, white, and blue. metronom has linked the cities of Hamburg and Bremen as well as Hamburg and Uelzen since December of 2003 as a regional express train railroad. The train name metronom symbolizes together with the logo of a swinging pendulum the schedule concept of departures on an hourly schedule. Musicians are familiar with a metronome as a beat generator. For that reason the slogan for the metronom trains is “Swinging in Time”.

One-time series in 2006 for the Marklin Exclusiv program.

26534 - SBB Commuter Train

Price: $ 429.96

Prototype: Class Re 4/4 II electric locomotive. Type B lightweight steel cars (2nd class), each with 2 entries on both sides of the cars, type D lightweight steel baggage car. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Model: The class Re 4/4 II electric locomotive comes with round headlights and single-arm pantographs. The engineer’s cabs and engine room have interior details. The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered, 4 traction tires. The triple headlights and 1 white marker light change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The direct control (acceleration/braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. 2 type B lightweight steel cars, 2nd class, each with 2 entries on the sides of the cars and 1 type B lightweight steel baggage car. These cars can be retrofitted with the 7319 plug-in current-conducting drawbars or the 72020 working close couplers that can be uncoupled. The locomotive and the cars look as the prototype did as a commuter train on the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Era IV around 1980. Total length over the buffers 90.9 cm / 35-13/16”.

26535 - Palatine Railroad Freight Train

Price: $ 336.64

Prototype: Royal Bavarian State Railroad (K.Bay.Sts.B.) class D XII tank locomotive, later the DRG class 73. Three privately owned freight cars, used on the K.Bay.Sts.B.

Model: The tank locomotive comes with a digital decoder and a controlled special can motor. 2 axles powered. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration/braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The locomotive has many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 13.8 cm / 5-7/16”. 3 privately owned freight cars: 1 wine transport car lettered for ”Wachenheimer Gerümpel”. The car has a metal frame, wooden barrels, and metal bands to hold the barrels in place. 1 tank car with a brakeman’s cab, lettered for ”Raschig”. The tank car comes with a separately applied platform for the dome. 1 beer car with a brakeman’s cab, lettered for ”Bayerisches Brauhaus Landstuhl”. All 3 cars come with NEM close couplers with a guide mechanism. The locomotive and the cars look as the prototype did on the Royal Bavarian State Railroad (K.Bay.St.B.), Era I. Total length over the buffers 44.0 cm / 17-5/16”.

Highlights:

Locomotive with very fine detailing.
High-efficiency propulsion; special motor.
mfx decoder included.

26537 - Bavarian Group Administration Passenger Train

Price: $ 376.63

Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG), Bavarian Group Administration, class EP 3/6 electric 2-6-4 wheel arrangement. Later the class E 36. Built in 1914. Version with electric train heating for passenger train use. 1 type AB3ü bay express train passenger car, 1st2nd class, 1 type C3ü bay express train passenger car, 3rd class, 1 type Pw3ü bay express train baggage car. German State Railroad Company (DRG), Bavarian Group Administration. The locomotive and cars look as the prototypes did in Era II around 1925.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and a controlled, special can motor with a flywheel. 3 axles and the jackshaft powered. 2 traction tires. The locomotive has older design pantographs. The locomotive has triple headlights that change over with the direction of travel, work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The direct control (acceleration/braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The locomotive has many separately applied details. The train has 3 Bavarian design express train passenger cars from 1894 to 1896. They can be used in express trains on main and branch lines. The cars have an exact reproduction of the clerestories and of the baggage car cupola. The cars have many separately applied details. The baggage car has 2 sliding doors that can be opened. The cars have NEM close coupler pockets with guide mechanisms. Total length over the buffers 61.6 cm / 24-1/4”.

29135 - “Europe” Starter Set, 230 Volts, with an Oval of C Track, Transformer

Price: $ 165.00

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class 482 general-purpose, dual-system locomotive. 1 type Eaos (DB) gondola and one petroleum oil tank car (used on the DB).

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal. It comes with a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The triple headlights are maintenance-free LED’s and change over with the direction of travel. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with the 6021 Control Unit or with Marklin Systems. 4 pantographs that can be raised and lowered manually (they are not wired to take power from the catenary). The cars come with Relex couplers. Train length 49.3 cm / 19-7/16”. Contents: 12 no. 24130 curved track, 2 no. 24172 straight track, 2 no. 24188 straight track, feeder wire set, 230 volt/32 VA transformer with smooth speed control and connections for electric accessories. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. C Track oval 112 x 76 cm / 45” x 30”.

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
Headlights with maintenance-free LED’s.
Modern European locomotives and cars.
Easy-to-set-up C Track layout.

Comment: Europe’s Modern Freight Service – Modern multi-system electric locomotives now enable cross border rail service in many European countries. The Swiss Federal Railways maintain just such a roster of motive power that is used universally far beyond the borders of the Swiss Confederation. For that reason you can often see train compositions on German rail routes made up of cars and locomotives from all kinds of European countries.

Almost all of the current Era V model railroad cars from prototypes of Central European railroads can be used with this train set.

29165 - “My Start with Marklin”, 230 Volts, Starter Set with Oval of C Track

Price: $ 139.00
“My Start with Märklin”, 230 Volts, Starter Set with Oval of C Track

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 81 heavy switch engine. German Federal Railroad (DB) type El-u 061 gondola and type Kbs stake car, privately owned type Ichus-u 377 refrigerator car (used on the DB).

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder. 4 axles powered. 2 traction tires. Relex couplers in NEM pockets. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally. 1 each gondola, stake car, and refrigerator car. All of the cars come with Relex couplers. Train length 48.8 cm / 19-3/16”. Contents: 12 no. 24130 curved track, 2 no. 24172 straight track, 2 no. 24188 straight track, feeder wire set, 230 volt/32 VA transformer with smooth speed control and connections for electric accessories. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. C Track oval 112 x 76 cm / 45” x 30”.

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
New locomotive drive gear with hidden gear train.
Acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally.
Headlights that change over with the direction of travel.

Comment: My Start with Marklin. The classic steam powered train operations were still indispensable as motive power on the German Federal Railroad well into the 1970s. The heavy steam locomotives created an incomparable atmosphere with their impressive background of sounds, fascinating running gear movement, and immense clouds of smoke and steam. The ”My Start with Marklin” steam freight train starter set provides a living impression in model form of this unforgettable era.

Almost all of the current Era III cars from Central European railroad prototypes go well with this train set.

29475 - “Regional Express” Digital Starter Set 230 Volts

Price: $ 295.00

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 146.1 electric locomotive and 2 bilevel commuter cars.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal and comes with a digital decoder and a centrally mounted motor. 4 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The headlights and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally. The cars have tinted windows. Train length 75.4 cm / 29-11/16". Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. 230 volt / 18 VA transformer. Mobile Station. Detailed instructions for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

Modern passenger train.
Transformer and Mobile Station.
Large C Track Layout.

The 43470 and 78055 models make a realistic, prototypical addition to this train set.

29480 - “Swiss Freight Train” Digital Starter Set. 230 volts

Price: $ 295.00

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class 482 dual system general-purpose electric locomotive. Four different Swiss freight cars: SBB type Eaos four-axle gondola and two-axle stake car. Two-axle ”AVIA” petroleum oil tank car and a privately owned refrigerator car painted and lettered for ”Feldschlösschen Brewery” used on the SBB.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal. It comes with a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The triple headlights are maintenance-free LED’s and change over with the direction of travel. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a 6021 Control Unit or with Marklin Systems. 4 pantographs that can be raised and lowered manually (they are not wired to take power from the catenary). The cars come with close couplers with guide mechanisms. Train length 61.4 cm / 24-3/16”. Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. 230 volt / 18 VA transformer. Mobile Station. Detailed instructions for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

Modern freight train.
Transformer and Mobile Station.
Large C Track Layout.

29528 - “French” Digital Starter Set, 230 Volts, with an Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 479.00

Prototype: French State Railways (SNCF) class BB 12 000 general-purpose locomotive and 4 classic freight cars.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a special can motor with a flywheel. All 4 axles are powered. The headlights as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally. 1 boxcar, 1 high side gondola with a load, 1 tank car, and 1 low side car loaded with a model of a Citroen H. Train length 63.5 cm / 25”. Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of no. 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. 18 VA transformer. Mobile Station. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and with the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

"French" Digital Starter Set.
Powerful locomotive with sturdy metal construction.
Large C Track layout with durable, finely detailed roadbed.

29533 - “Freight Train” Digital Starter Set 230 Volts

Price: $ 295.00

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 86 tank locomotive and 5 freight cars.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, controllable headlights, and Telex couplers for remote controlled switching operations. 1 boxcar, 1 gondola, 1 tank car, and 1 low side car, and a baggage car. Relex couplers. Train length 75.5 cm / 29-3/4". Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. 230 volt/18 VA transformer. Mobile Station. Illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

Getting started with digital model railroading.
Mobile Station included.
Locomotive with high-efficiency propulsion.
Telex couplers for remote controlled switching operations.

29576 - “American” Digital Starter Set, 120 Volts

Price: $ 508.84

Prototype: New York Central System (NYC) ALCO PA-1 heavy diesel locomotive and 4 freight cars.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, sound generator (diesel motor, bell, horn) and controllable headlights. 1 boxcar, 1 refrigerator car, 1 hopper car, and 1 caboose. Train length 70.0 cm / 27-9/16”. Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. Transformer. Mobile Station. Illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

Getting started with digital model railroading the large way
Mobile Station included.
Heavy locomotive with high-efficiency propulsion.
Great sound: diesel motor, bell, horn, etc.

International versions: 29575 230 Volts. 29576 120 Volts. Special operating environment sound effects that can be controlled with the Control Unit or Marklin Systems: 1. Couplers engaging 2. ”Clickety clack” from rail joints 3. Cab radio ”chatter”

29655 - “THW” Digital Starter Set 230 Volts

Price: $ 259.00

Prototype: Class 212 diesel locomotive and 5 cars painted and lettered for THW (Emergency Response Organization).

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered, 4 traction tires. The locomotive has a blinking warning light on the roof of the engineer’s cab. The locomotive’s triple headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The blinking warning light as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be control with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. 1 crew car, 1 two-axle low side car with an equipment container, 1 four-axle low side car with a THW truck as a load, 1 boxcar for equipment, and 1 tank car for oil accidents. The locomotive and cars are painted and lettered for the Emergency Response Organization (THW). The cars come with Relex couplers. Total train length 84.2 cm / 33-1/8”. Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. 230 volt / 18 VA transformer. Mobile Station. Illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

Specific use train with all sorts of play potential.
Locomotive with a blinking warning light.
Mobile Station and transformer included.
Large C Track Layout.

29790 - “ICE 2” Digital Starter Set 230 Volts

Price: $ 319.00

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 402 InterCity Express, three car set.

Model: The powered end car has a digital decoder, horn sound effect, station announcement, and controllable headlights / marker lights. 1 intermediate car and 1 cab control car. The pantographs work mechanically but have no electrical connections. Train length 76.5 cm / 30-1/8”. Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24088 feeder track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. 18 VA transformer. Mobile Station digital controller. Illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 74490 electric turnout mechanism.

Highlights:

The modern way to get started in digital model railroading.
Mobile Station included.
Horn and station announcement sound effect included.
Large C Track layout.

29830 - “Era III” Digital Starter Set. With a Large K Track Layout

Price: $ 575.00

Prototype: Class 03 express locomotive. Standard design locomotive with a welded tender and Wagner smoke deflectors. 3 German Federal Railroad (DB) standard design fast train passenger cars from German State Railroad Group 28 and Group 30 designs.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a sound effects generator with many functions. 3 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The locomotive can be retrofitted with a 7226 smoke generator. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The smoke generator contact, the steam locomotive operation sounds, which change with the speed of the locomotive, and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with the 6021 Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The running gear lights and other operating sound effects can be controlled digitally with the Mobile Station and with the 60212 Central Station. The cars have different car names and are imprinted with train destination signs. The roofs have traces of soot on them. Total train length 101.0 cm. Contents: 3 fast passenger train standard design cars: 1 type A4yse-30/55 car, 1st class, and 2 type B4üwe 28/51 cars, 2nd class. 12 no. 2200 straight track, 2 no. 2207 straight track, 4 no. 2208 straight track, 12 no. 2221 curved track, 2 no. 2232 curved track, 1 no. 2265 left manual turnout, 1 no. 2266 right manual turnout, 1 no. 2290 feeder track. 230 volt/32 VA transformer. Mobile Station digital controller. Illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set. This set can be expanded with the K Track extension sets and the entire K Track program. The turnouts can be retrofitted with the 7549 electric turnout mechanism, the 7548 below-baseboard mounting kit, and the 7547 turnout lantern kit.

Highlights:

Large K Track layout w/advanced model railroader expansion.
Typical train consist from the DB steam era.
Express steam locomotive with high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx digital decoder with multiple sound & special functions.

36080 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 146.65

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 80 with diesel-hydraulic propulsion and universal shaft transmission. Era III, B-B wheel arrangement, built in 1952.

Model: The locomotive is from Era III and comes with a digital decoder and a special can motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered, 2 traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free LED’s. The locomotive has a reproduction of the engineer’s cab interior details. Length over the buffers 14.7 cm / 5-13/16”.

Highlights:

New tooling. Locomotive constructed of metal.
Powerful four-axle propulsion.
Built-in digital decoder.
Engineer’s cab interior details reproduced.

Comment: Diesel-Hydraulic Trail Blazer – The class V 80 rang in a new era in German locomotive design. Starting in 1952, these locomotives were the first units placed into service with hydraulic power transmission. Other technical innovations were the welding technology used on the frame and superstructure as well as on the trucks. The propulsion system was equipped with 1,100 horsepower motors from MTU and an equally, fundamentally new universal shaft power transmission, both of these features constituting trail-blazing new developments. These units were also delivered for their planned service with multiple unit control for m.u. operation and push/pull service. The railroad followed the aesthetics of the 1950s with a flowing, rounded locomotive body. The V 80 was used with commuter and fast passenger trains. It was also used for light freight trains.

The 42750, 4317, 4318, and 4319 passenger cars, among other, as well as almost all Era III freight cars from central European railroad prototypes go well with this locomotive.

36320 - Steam Locomotive

Price: $ 123.32

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 81 heavy switch engine.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder. 4 axles powered. 2 traction tires. Relex couplers in NEM coupler pockets. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 12.8 cm / 5-1/16”.

Highlights:

New mechanism with hidden gear train.
Acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally.
Headlights that change over with the direction of travel.

Almost all of the current Era III cars from Central European railroad prototypes go well with this train set.

36790 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 105.88

Prototype: Steiermark Provincial Railways (STLB) class 2016 ”Hercules” general-purpose locomotive. Diesel-electric design. B-B wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive has metal construction with many integrated details. The total design of the locomotive is ideal for model railroad operation. The locomotive has a digital decoder and a centrally mounted special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The headlights are LED’s and they will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
Built-in digital decoder.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights.

Export model for Austria.

36811 - Small Locomotive with Storage Batteries

Price: $ 175.54

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class Ks small locomotive. Version with storage batteries and electric traction motors on a diesel locomotive frame.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder and a controlled miniature can motor. 2 axles powered. 2 track adhesion magnets for greater pulling power. Separately applied metal grab irons. The locomotive has dual headlights the will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The upper headlight does not work. The acceleration / braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 7.4 cm / 2-15/16”.

Highlights:

Controlled motor with a flywheel.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights.
Track adhesion magnets for greater pulling power.

Comment: Switch Engine Dwarf with Storage Battery Power - From 1935 to 1937 a total of 41 locomotives with electric traction motors suspended over the axles powered by storage batteries were built parallel to the small locomotives built with diesel and Otto motors. Similar frames were used as a basis as with the variations with combustion motors. For that reason the locomotives designated as the class Ks were very similar externally to the class Kö (small locomotive with an diesel oil motor) and the class Kb (small locomotive with a gasoline motor) and had a comparable power output. The critical advantages of this class were that it was immediately ready to be run and could be used in areas or plants where exhaust gases were prohibited due to the danger of explosion. The DB still had a number of these locomotives powered from storage batteries well into the 1980’s. They were initially designated as the class Ka and later with the computer numbering designation 381. Several units were then acquired by private firms and museums.

36831 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 105.88

Prototype: Privately owned railroad class 185 dual system general purpose locomotive painted and lettered for the firm of LTE Logistics and Transport, Inc., Graz, Austria. B-B wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive has metal construction with many integrated details. The total design of the locomotive is ideal for model railroad operation. The locomotive has a digital decoder and a centrally mounted special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The headlights are LED’s and they will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The direct control (acceleration/ braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. 2 pantographs that can be raised and lowered manually (they are not wired to take power from the catenary). Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
Built-in digital decoder.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights.

36847 - General-Purpose Diesel Locomotive. “Looney Tunes”

Price: $ 135.00

Prototype: Class ER 20. Diesel electric running gear. B-B wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive has metal construction with many integrated details. The total design of the locomotive is ideal for model railroad operation. The locomotive has a digital decoder and a centrally mounted special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The headlights are LED’s and they will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. ”Looney Tunes” design. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
Built-in digital decoder.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights.
Running characteristics can be controlled digitally.

This locomotive goes well with the 1. FC Marklin cars, item nos. 44242, 48704, and 48705.

36848 - General-Purpose Locomotive "Alex"

Price: $ 105.88
Goes with: 42953

Prototype: Allgäu Express ”alex” class ER 20. Diesel electric design. B-B wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive has metal construction with many integrated details. The total design of the locomotive is ideal for model railroad operation. The locomotive has a digital decoder and a centrally mounted special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The headlights are LED’s and they will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
Built-in digital decoder.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights.
Running characteristics can be controlled digitally.

Comment: ER 20 in ”alex” Railroad Operations. The diesel-electric powered ER 20 is a member of the technically very modern EuroRunner locomotive family. Siemens Dispolok GmbH has been leasing out these units from the large EuroRunner production run since 2002. These locomotives are suitable for freight service as well as for passenger train service. These units put out 2,000 kilowatts / 2,681 horsepower and are currently authorized to run in Germany and Austria. The latest diesel motor technology and a new type of noise dampening make the ER 20 one of the quietest diesel locomotives with the lowest level of exhaust gases in Europe. If necessary, these locomotives can be adapted in appearance and technically on request to the various requirements of customers for use on national or European main or branch lines. The consortium from the ”Provincial Railroad” (brand name for the Regental Railroad AG/Regental Railroad Operations GmbH) and EuroThurbo GmbH (German subsidiary of the Swiss firm Thurbo AG) is one of Siemens Dispolok’s lease locomotive customers. These two partners jointly run the Allgäu Express from Munich to Oberstdorf, which has its logo ”alex” on the Siemens Dispo locomotives. These locomotives with their contrasting yellow-white-aluminum paint scheme are a real eye catcher in railroad operations in the alpine foothills.

36856 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 105.88

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) general-purpose dual system locomotive. B-B wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with many integrated details. The total design of the locomotive is ideal for model railroad operation. The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 2 traction tires. The headlights are LED’s and they will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or with Marklin Systems. 4 pantographs that can be raised and lowered manually (they are not wired to take power from the catenary). Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
Built-in digital decoder.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights.
Running characteristics can be controlled digitally.

36862 - Tank Locomotive

Price: $ 223.31

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 98.3 ”Glaskasten” (”Glass Box”). As it looked in operation in Era III around 1956.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder. 2 axles powered. 1 traction tire. The inner boiler is made of metal. Numerous separately applied hand rails and grab irons. Finely detailed reproduction of the boiler fittings and other details. The locomotive has dual headlights that change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or with Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 8.0 cm / 3-1/8”.

Highlights:

Miniature can motor with a flywheel.
"mfx" decoder.
The acceleration and braking delay digitally controlled.

Comment: Branch Line Legend – The legendary DB class 98.3 (former Bavarian class PtL 2/2) branch line locomotives were seldom designated with their exact class number, because these nimble branch line units were much better known with the nickname ”Glaskasten” (”Glass Box”). The comparably roomy engineer’s cab is to thank for this affectionate name. The cab surrounded a large part of the boiler and its luxurious glassed in area gave the engineer a good view of the tracks in both directions. Partially automatic coal firing enabled economical one-man operation of these locomotives. This meant they were predestined for light weight branch line service.

The following DB Era III cars go well with this locomotive: 43010, 43020, 43030.

36871 - Tank Locomotive

Price: $ 66.77

Prototype: Wet steam locomotive based on a provincial railroad design. 0-6-0T wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder. 1 axle powered. 1 traction tire. Coupler hooks. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 10.8 cm / 4-1/4".

Highlights:

New mechanism.
Built-in digital decoder.
The acceleration and braking delay digitally controlled.

Comment: Nimble Branch Line Motive Power – Tank locomotives should use little fuel and also be able to run in both directions without the need for a turntable on branch lines with low axle load limits. For these reasons maneuverable, general-purpose locomotives were indispensable in the past particularly for bringing cars on short routes to main lines and for switching work. In addition, their designs were supposed to be extremely simple to operate and not incur much in the way of servicing and repair costs. These locomotives were often painted in decorative provincial railroad color schemes, and a number of them have survived up to the present in part on privately owned and industrial railroads as well due to the commitment of railroad enthusiasts. Such admirable old-timers can be found on the motive power roster of many railroad museums.

37031 - Passenger Locomotive with a Tender

Price: $ 354.41

Prototype: Royal Prussian Railroad Administration (KPEV) class P8. The locomotive looks as the prototype did with a box-style tender.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a can motor with a bell-shaped armature. 3 axles powered, 2 traction tires. The dual headlights are maintenance-free LED’s that change over with the direction of travel. A 72270 smoke generator can be retrofitted into the locomotive. The headlights and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. This model is finely constructed with numerous details typical of the era and a detailed engineer’s cab. Reproductions of brake hoses, prototype couplers, and protective sleeves for the cylinder rods can be mounted on the locomotive. There is a close coupler on the tender and a guide mechanism on the coupling between the locomotive and tender. Length over the buffers 21.8 cm / 8-9/16”.

Highlights:

mfx decoder included.
High-efficiency propulsion; can motor & bell-shaped armature
Model of the original prototype with a box-style tender.
Numerous details from original prototype typical of the era.

Comment: 100 Years of the P8 Mystique – Railroad enthusiasts in Germany and Europe have considered the Prussian P8 as one of the most beautiful steam locomotives hands down for the last 100 years. The design for this locomotive quickly proved to be extremely good with a high level of power and remarkable reliability. The immense number of over 3,800 units built from 1906 to 1928 as well as their extraordinary versatility as motive power for passenger, fast passenger, and even for express train service led to remarkably wide use of this locomotive. Numerous locomotive builders took part in the production of this “jack-of-all-trades”. The largest number by far of these locomotives built was delivered to the Royal Prussian Railroad Administration (KPEV), but other provincial railroads, foreign railroads, and towards the end of the period in which the P8 was built even the German State Railroad Company (DRG) took delivery of considerable numbers of the locomotive. This finely constructed model reproduces the locomotive as the prototype originally looked immediately after delivery with a box-style tender. At that time the locomotives did not have smoke deflectors on the boiler.

One-time series in 2006 for the Marklin Exclusiv program.

37083 - Express Locomotive with a Tender

Price: $ 414.41

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 10. Version with an oil tender and oil firing.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered, 2 traction tires. The tender is made of metal. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender. The locomotive is ready for installation of a 72270 smoke generator. The triple headlights and the smoke generator that can be retrofitted into the locomotive will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Running gear lights and a sound effects module are built into the locomotive. The running gear lights, a whistle, steam locomotive operating sounds synchronized with the driving wheels, and the direct control (acceleration/braking delay) can controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Additional sound functions can be controlled with Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 30.5 cm / 12”.

Highlights:

Locomotive chiefly constructed of metal.
Many operating and sound functions digitally controlled.
Prototypical reproduction of the locomotive with oil tender.
Drawbar between locomotive & tender, with a guide mechanism.

Comment: Elegant Oil Steamer – The two class 10 express steam locomotives developed from scratch and placed into service in 1957 at the initiative of the German Federal Railroad were supposed to replace the class 01 and 01.10 locomotives, who were getting on in years, as motive power for modern long distance passenger trains. These DB parade locomotives were built by Krupp and were equipped with partial streamlining, which was supposed to decrease wind resistance and protect the cylinders from to much dirt. Road number 10 002 was equipped at the time of entering service with an efficient form of oil firing. The high performance boiler of welded construction was used in new locomotive construction and had already proven itself very well in the DB class 01.10 locomotives rebuilt starting in 1953. This design gave both of these new locomotives tremendous reserves of power with 2,500 horsepower / 1,840 kilowatts. Nevertheless, the era of steam motive power was clearly nearing its end due to the rapid electrification during the 1960s. These two elegant steam race horses thus remained a single pair despite the instructive results achieved in operation. They are a pair that is still among the legends of that era.

The DB express train passenger cars from the 43929 car set as well as models 43910, 43920, 43930, 43940, and 43950 go well with this locomotive.

37136 - Tank Locomotive

Price: $ 289.97

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class Eb 3/5. The ”Habersack / Haversack” as it looked in Era III at the end of the 1950s.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Separately applied rail guards. Separately applied metal grab irons and lines. Length over the buffers 14.6 cm / 5-3/4”.

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
Motor with a flywheel.
mfx decoder.

Comment: The ”Habersack / Haversack” – Only a few Swiss locomotives achieved such a high degree of popularity that they were given a name. The Eb 3/5 tank locomotive was designed intentionally with a particular shape and got its nickname ”Habersack” from the field pack long familiar to Swiss men, when they did their military service. From 1911 to 1916 SLM built a total of 34 of this locomotive with its power output of almost 1,000 horsepower / 735 kilowatts. It was initially intended for passenger service and could run at 75 km/h / 47 mph in both directions. After being equipped with an additional braking system, these locomotives were also quite suitable with their 74 metric ton service weight for freight service. Starting in 1930 they were assigned mostly to this latter service. Regular use of this attractively shaped veteran of the Swiss steam locomotive era decreased as the Swiss rail network was completely electrified. Between 1950 and 1965 these locomotives were gradually put into storage or sold.

37196 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 337.75
Goes with: 46090, T24319

Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG) class E 91.9.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion and a locomotive whistle sound effects module. 3 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The engine room has interior details. Separately applied grab irons and roof walk boards. The locomotive as originally delivered has cab windows with hoods to protect from the glare of the sun, large headlight lanterns, a gray DRG paint scheme, and older design pantographs. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive whistle sound effects module as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 19.9 cm / 7-13/16”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
"mfx" decoder.
Older design pantographs.
Many separately applied details.

Comment: Articulated Heavyweight for Steep Grades. The German State Railroad Company placed a total of 12 class E 91.9 three-unit locomotives in service in 1927. The two double motors on these units transferred their power to the two 3-axle power trucks with side rods by means of Winterthur drive rods. These locomotives could run at a maximum speed of 55 km/h / 34 mph, which was sufficient for the heavy freight service on curving steep grades. These three-unit heavyweights could use their hefty startup power to great effect on such routes. Six of these units were on the motive power roster of the German Federal Railroad, and one unit has been preserved as a museum locomotive.

37271 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 289.97

Prototype: Belgian State Railways (SNCB/NMBS) class 59. Later version of the original class 201.

Model: The locomotive comes with controlled high-efficiency propulsion, an mfx decoder, a horn sound effects module. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The headlights / marker lights are maintenance-free LED’s. The dual headlights and red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The horn sound effect as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control-Unit or Marklin Systems. The overhang on the locomotive is different in length as in the prototype. Separately applied handrails and air intake grills. Length over the buffers 18.6 cm / 7-5/16”.

Highlights:

Metal construction.
Controlled high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder included.
Horn sound effects module included.

Comment: Long-Lived General-Purpose Diesel – At the beginning of the 1950s the SNCB was looking for alternatives to steam motive power. The new locomotives had to be suitable for branch lines that were not economical to electrify as well as for main lines during the transition period until the latter had usable catenary. At that time the only reliable information about the broad use of powerful diesel locomotives was available in the United States. The introduction of diesel motive power on the SNCB therefore ended up by necessity in a cooperative venture between the American locomotive builders and the Belgian railroaders. At the end of 1953 SNCB awarded a contract for 55 four-axle class 201 locomotives to be built in the John Cockerill plant in Seraing. They were designed for the lighter traffic routes on the northern plains of Sambre and Maas and were equipped with a Baldwin motor. The first regular production locomotive was delivered in December of 1954. The last of these long-lived locomotives was still pulling work trains in June of 2002 for the construction of the high-speed routes in France and Belgium. These units were given a green paint scheme with yellow decorative striping as well as additional steps under the headlights in middle of the 1960s.

Export model for Belgium.

37333 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 314.42

Prototype: Luxembourg State Railways (CFL) class 3600. In Bordeaux red as the prototype looked in Era IV. Design similar to the French BB 12 000.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. The locomotive has a special can motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered, 4 traction tires. The dual headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The marker lights as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The headlights / marker lights are maintenance-free LED’s. The pantographs are mounted on free-standing frames. The locomotive has numerous separately applied grab irons. Realistic brake hoses and reproductions of couplers can be installed on the buffer beams. Length over the buffers 17.5 cm / 6-7/8”.

Highlights:

Metal construction.
All axles powered.
Marker lights can be turned off.
For freight and passenger trains.

37384 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 314.42

Prototype: French State Railways (SNCF) class 426000 dual system locomotive. ”SYBIC” dual system locomotive. B-B wheel arrangement. Assigned to the freight service area (FRET).

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a horn sound effect module. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The locomotive has dual headlights and red marker lights that will work in conventional operation and that can be controlled digitally. The horn sound effect as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The locomotive has different pantographs and separately applied metal handrails. Length over the buffers 20.4 cm / 8-1/16”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
"mfx" decoder.
Horn sound effect.
Digitally controllable running characteristics.

Export model for France.

37433 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 293.31

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 143 general-purpose locomotive. B-B wheel arrangement.

Model: The locomotive comes in the current traffic red basic paint scheme with squared off buffers and squared off roof edges. The locomotive has an mfx decoder and a controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The engineer’s cabs have interior details. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The direct control (acceleration/braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 19.1 cm / 7-1/2”.

Highlights:

Model constructed of metal.
Controlled high-efficiency propulsion.
"mfx" decoder.

37512 - Swiss Locomotive Set of 2 x Ae 3/6 II
Price: $ 326.64

Prototype: Brown version: Era II with front-end doors. Green version: Era III without front-end doors.

Highlights:

Double-pack: one brown and one green locomotive
Both locomotives with Digital Decoders
Locomotives individually packed
New road numbers

One-time series for 2006 only.

37555 - Freight Locomotive with a Tender

Price: $ 366.63

Prototype: Statens Järnvägar (SJ) – Swedish State Railways class G. Former Prussian G 8.1.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled propulsion. It has a powerful can motor with a bell-shaped armature, and a flywheel in the boiler. 4 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The locomotive has dual headlights that change over with the direction of travel as well as a smoke generator contact. Both will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. A 72270 smoke generator can be retrofitted into the locomotive. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The engineer’s cab has interior details. There is a permanent close coupling between the locomotive and tender. The model has prototypical details such as rail guards, finely constructed thin buffers, and the central locking mechanism on the smoke box door. Many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 21.0 cm / 8-1/4”.

Highlights:

Metal frame, boiler, and tender.
Motor and gear drive built into the boiler.
Can motor with a bell-shaped armature, and a flywheel.
"mfx" decoder.

> 150th Anniversary of the Swedish State Railways < The 46038 freight car set goes well with this locomotive.

37612 - Double Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 498.85

Prototype: Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (D&RG) class PA-1 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) heavy double diesel locomotive. Diesel-electric propulsion.

Model: Double locomotive, each locomotive comes with controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered per locomotive, 4 traction tires. The locomotive has an mfx decoder with a sound effects generator (diesel motor operating sounds, bell, horn, braking sounds) and a Mars light that changes with the direction of travel and that can be controlled. The headlight changes over with the direction of travel and can be controlled digitally. The diesel motor sound effects, bell, horn, and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The braking sounds and the Mars light function in the upper headlight changes over with the direction of travel, is at the front of the locomotive, and can be controlled with Systems. The two locomotive halves are connected to one another electrically and mechanically with special couplings. The locomotive has close couplers in standard coupler pockets at the ends; these couplers can be replaced by an American knuckle coupler or a cover hatch. Minimum radius for operation 360 mm / 14-3/16”. Length over the couplers 47.2 cm / 18-9/16”.

Highlights:

Double locomotive with metal construction.
Heavy units with impressive pulling power.
2 Synchromized controlled high-efficiency motors.
Great sound: diesel motor, bell, horn, brakes, etc.

Export model for the USA. The Mars light in the upper headlight at the front of the locomotive can be controlled with Marklin Systems as an auxiliary light function. The 43601, 43602, 43603, 43604, and 43614 cars can be used to make up a train.

37643 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 279.98

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB Cargo) class Am 842 general-purpose locomotive. Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik GmbH (VSFT) type G 800 BB diesel-hydraulic, further development of the former MaK standard design locomotives.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. It has a special can motor with a bell-shaped armature, and a flywheel. 4 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The locomotive has triple headlights / white marker light that change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. They are maintenance-free LED’s. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control-Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 16.5 cm / 6-1/2”.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
Reinforced metal hand rails on all sides of the locomotive.
Suitable for heavy and fast trains.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights / marker light.

37644 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 279.98

Prototype: Dutch State Railways (NS) class 6400 general-purpose locomotive. Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik GmbH (VSFT) type G 800 BB diesel-electric, further development of the former MaK standard design locomotives.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. It has a special can motor with a bell-shaped armature, and a flywheel. 4 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The locomotive has triple headlights / 2 red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. They are maintenance-free LED’s. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control-Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 16.5 cm / 6-1/2”.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
Reinforced metal hand rails on all sides of the locomotive.
Suitable for heavy and fast trains.
Maintenance-free LED’s for headlights / marker light.

37666 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 305.53

Prototype: Hungarian State Railways (MAV) class M 61.004. NOHAB general-purpose diesel-electric as a MAV museum locomotive as it looked around 1993.

Model: The locomotive has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with an mfx decoder and a sound generator. 3 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The headlights change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The diesel motor sounds, whistle, and acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control-Unit or Marklin Systems. Two additional sound functions, the sound of compressed air leaking and squealing brakes, can be controlled with Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 20.5 cm / 8-1/16”.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
Controlled high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder and a sound generator.

37667 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 305.53

Prototype: Danish State Railways (DSB) class MY 1100. NOHAB general-purpose diesel-electric in a new dark blue freight service paint scheme with ”DSB gods” (”DSB Freight”) printed in yellow. Locomotive as it looked in 2004.

Model: The locomotive has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with an mfx decoder and a sound generator. 3 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The headlights change over with the direction of travel. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The diesel motor sounds, whistle, and acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control-Unit or Marklin Systems. Two additional sound functions, the sound of compressed air leaking and squealing brakes, can be controlled with Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 20.5 cm / 8-1/16”.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
Controlled high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder and a sound generator.

Export model for Denmark.

37845 - Model of the class 50 -- Weathered Birthday Locomotive
Price: $ TBA

Model: The locomotive is carefully weathered by hand. The model is presented with a display case made of clear acrylic. The base has your personal nameplate made of metal with the date of your 50th birthday.

Highlights:

The Special Gift Idea.
Your Personal Model of a Class 50 for your 50th!

This service will be offered for the last time in 2006 due to technical production reasons. For that reason this specially dedicated model will not appear in the 2007 assortment.

37965 - Heavy Freight Tank Locomotive

Price: $ 603.28

Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG) class 96. Mallet design articulated locomotive with compound running gear consisting of high and low pressure cylinder groups.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a multi-sound generator with many functions. 4 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The locomotive has an articulated frame enabling the unit to negotiate sharp curves. The headlights will in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The steam locomotive operating sounds, whistle, and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or with Marklin Systems. Additional operating sounds can be controlled with Marklin Systems. The locomotive is finely constructed with many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 20.3 cm / 8”. The locomotive comes with a decorative collector display case.

Highlights:

Carl Bellingrodt Edition in a premium model version.
Prototypical super detailing w/display case.
mfx decoder included.
Multi-sound generator included.

Comment: In Honor of the Old Master – Carl Bellingrodt, born April 7, 1897 in Cologne, was undoubtedly one of the most famous German railroad photographers. He began to photograph various subjects as early as before World War I, but soon specialized in landscapes and above all railroad photography. Although he was a government official and pursued photography as a hobby, he amassed more than 30,000 images over the course of his activity, and many of them rank among the classic masterpieces. In addition to his systematically generated groups of images of entire classes of locomotives, his images of the railroad in a landscape as well as his extremely dense photographs of stations with their typical environment achieved near cult status. In this manner Carl Bellingrodt set the style for many other railroad photographers, many of whom still make the pilgrimage to the beloved “Bellingrodt photography sites” in order to photograph the trains of our time in the classic perspective of the old master. Marklin is planning a special five-part series of sought after H0 models in memory of this railroad photograph pioneer, who died on September 24, 1971 in Wuppertal and who will certainly live on in the memory of many people for a long time. One locomotive per year will be produced as a limited series in exquisite detailing and with premium technical features. Each of these models will be delivered with a decorated display case with the Bellingrodt photograph of the locomotive in question mounted on the back wall of the case. In front of this in the lower part of the case is a glass display floor on which the model can be attractively presented. This will allow a direct comparison between the Bellingrodt photograph of the prototype locomotive and the exquisite reproduction as a model. The glass front wall offers effective protection against dust.

“Carl Bellingrodt Edition” One-time edition in a limited series (model 1 of 5).

39010 - Express Locomotive with a Tender

Price: $ 414.41

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 01. Locomotive as it looked around 1966 with the older design boiler and Witte smoke deflectors.

Model: The locomotive has a controlled C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion in a compact design with an mfx decoder and a sound generator. 3 axles powered, 2 traction tires. The tender is made of metal. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender that can be adjusted for different curves. The locomotive is ready for installation of the 7226 smoke generator. The locomotive has triple headlights that change over with the direction of travel and a smoke generator contact. Both will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive whistle and steam locomotive operating sounds as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The sounds of air compressors, the flickering glow from the firebox, the sound of brakes squealing, and a short whistle blast for switching operations can be controlled digitally with Marklin Systems. Three additional sound functions (letting off steam, the sound of coal being shoveled, and the sound of the grate being shaken) can be activated with the 60212 Central Station. There is a close coupler with a guide mechanism and an NEM coupler pocket on the tender. Minimum radius for operation 360 mm / 14-3/16”. Length over the buffers 27.5 cm / 10-13/16”.

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
New compact design C-Sine propulsion; mfx decoder.
Multiple controllable operating and sound functions.
Closed front skirting and type 2´2´T34 std. design tender.

Comment: The two-cylinder class 01 locomotives were delivered starting in 1925 as the first express locomotives from the German State Railroad’s standard design program. Of the total of 231 units placed into service, those locomotives with road numbers from 01 102 on had reinforced brakes and front pilot truck wheels with a diameter of 1,000 mm / 39-3/8”. This allowed the maximum speed to be increased from 120 to 130 km/h / 75 to 81 mph.

The DB express train passenger cars from the 43929 car set as well as item nos. 43910, 43920, 43930, 43940, and 43950 go well with this locomotive.

39015 - Express Locomotive with a Tender

Price: $ 356.64

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 01.

Model: The locomotive looks the same and is technically the same as 39010, but without expanded sound functions. The headlights and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive whistle as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 27.5 cm / 10-13/16”.

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
New compact design C-Sine propulsion; mfx decoder.
Closed front skirting and type 2´2´T34 std. design tender.

39080 - Insider Diesel Powered Rail Car Train

Price: $ 619.00

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class VT 08.5 fast powered rail car train. Three-unit design with a B-2+2-2+2-2 wheel arrangement.

Model: The train is a three-part unit consisting of a powered car (VT), an intermediate car (VM), and a cab control car (VS). The train comes with an mfx decoder and a new, compact design, maintenance-free C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion system. 2 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The train comes from the factory with built-in interior lighting. There is a special close coupled connection between the cars in the train. The train has built-in interior details. There is a clear view through the engineer’s cabs in the end cars. The headlights / marker lights and the interior lighting have maintenance-free LED’s. The dual headlights and marker lights change over with the direction of travel and along with the interior lighting will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The diesel motor sounds, horn, acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Additional operating and environment sounds including a news report sound bite about the soccer world championship can be controlled with Marklin Systems. The train has 2 pickup shoes for power pickup, and the power pickup changes between the two depending on which pickup shoe is at the front of the train. Length of the three-unit train 85.6 cm / 33-11/16”.

Highlights:

Completely new tooling faithfully modeling the reall thing.
Metal bodies.
New compact design C-Sine propulsion system.
mfx decoder with many sound functions.

Comment: Early German Federal Railroad Flagship Train and the Wonder of Bern – The first five sets of the VT 08 express powered rail car trains were available to the German Federal Railroad as early as the summer schedule of 1952. The thoughts given to the new development of diesel powered rail car trains with hydraulic transmissions went all the way back to the foundation of the German Federal Railroad. Thus, thirteen three-unit trains from the first production series were built by 1953 for important long distance express passenger service as part of the new construction program. Another six engine cars with dining car arrangements and seven intermediate cars were added by 1954 in the second production run. These units were used primarily to lengthen the existing trains to four and five-unit consists with powered end cars at both ends. The modern, comfortable VT 08 represented the epitome of the new German Federal Railroad and enjoyed great popularity among the passengers. The smooth rounded form of the ends of the train quickly led to the nickname ”Egg Heads”. These deluxe trains provided service on long distance routings with sonorous names such as ”Rheinblitz”, ”Münchner Kindl”, ”Roland”, ”Schauinsland” or ”Saphir”. These fast trains were also used on foreign routes such as the ”Paris-Ruhr” (Dortmund-Paris) as well as the ”Helvetia” (Hamburg-Zürich). The prime time for the VT 08 extended well into the 1960s. After electrification of many major routes, the VT 08 trains were then still used partially in TEE service. Later, these trains were rebuilt to simpler standards for plain fast train service. World Champions Return Trip in 1954 – Without a doubt the most spectacular use of a VT 08 powered rail car train was the return trip in this comfortable, special powered rail car train of the German national soccer team after they won the world championship in 1954 in Bern. This train was lettered for the occasion with ”FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTER 1954” (”WORLD SOCCER CHAMPIONS 1954”). On the trip from Spiez, the headquarters of the German team, to Munich hundreds of thousands of soccer enthusiasts crowded into the stations to celebrate this sensational team. Over 20,000 fans eager to see the team overwhelmed the border station of Singen. They stood on station platforms, platform roofs, tracks, anywhere they could catch a glimpse of the train. The trip had to be repeatedly interrupted due to the masses of people.

The 39080 model is being produced in 2006 in a one-time series only for Insider members. A station platform announcement, the associated sounds of the doors being closed, and the departure whistle Marklin Systems as auxiliary environment sound functions. In addition, the sound of escaping compressed air can be activated with the Central Station. An intermediate car with the prototypical lettering ”FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTER 1954” is offered under item no. 42080. This powered rail car train is being offered by Trix for two-rail DC systems: VT 08.5 –Trix item no. 22608. The intermediate car lettered ”Fußball WM 1954” – Trix item no. 24608.

39120 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 277.75

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class E 10.3. B-B wheel arrangement. The locomotive looks as the prototype did in Era III around 1965 with ”pants crease” ends, continuous cooling grills, continuous rain gutter, and aerodynamic buffer housings as well as end skirting.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and the new compact design controlled C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion. 4 axles driven by cardan shafts from a centrally mounted motor. 2 traction tires. The locomotive has separately applied metal hand rails. The engineer’s cabs have interior details. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights are maintenance-free LED’s. They change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. Station announcements, a locomotive whistle sound, and the direct control (acceleration/braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16”.

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
Metal construction.
New compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
Sound generator with multiple functions included.

Comment: From New Construction to Enduring Classic – The class E 10 (starting in 1953) and class E10.1 (starting in 1956) electric locomotives placed into service by the new German Federal Railroad quickly proved to be extremely multifaceted and highly reliable new locomotives. However, from 1963 on there was a desire to increase express train speeds to 160 km/h / 100 mph. The two early classes of E 10 locomotives were designed for a maximum speed of 130 and 150 km/h / 81 and 94 mph, which was not enough. The class E 10.3 was therefore developed. Its design borrowed heavily from proven components, but it was equipped with a more aerodynamic body with typical ”pants crease” ends, buffers in streamlined housings, and continuous skirting at the ends for the buffer beams. This was in addition to higher gear ratios and improvements to the running gear. One other characteristic feature of these locomotives was the continuous vent grills along the sides of the units, which together with a cobalt blue paint scheme gave these locomotives a dignified, elegant appearance. From 1963/64 on the E 10.3 in this form was the preferred motive power for express train consists in important long distance service on electrified routes. The units still in use today have proven themselves with their high percentage of time available for service and their extremely durable construction. The experience gathered from this class was used as a basis for the design of the still more powerful class E 03 electric express locomotives.

39420 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 301.08

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class Re 4/4 I electric locomotive. In the original Era III green paint scheme as the prototype looked around 1965.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. All 4 axles are powered. 2 traction tires. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. The locomotive has separately applied metal hand rails. The locomotive has a representation of the walkover plates at the ends and handrails. The Swiss headlight / marker light code (triple headlights / white marker light) changes over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlight / marker lights are maintenance-free LED’s. The locomotive whistle as well as the direct control (acceleration and braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 17.1 cm / 6-3/4”.

Highlights:

New tooling.
Heavy metal construction.
Separately applied metal handrails.
New compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion.

Comment: With the Re 4/4 into a New Era – In 1947 a new generation of locomotives appeared on the Swiss rail network. The Swiss Federal Railways were able to revolutionize its entire concept for motive power with the purchase of the Re 4/4 I. This locomotive had two power trucks and no pilot trucks. Its maximum speed of 125 km/h / 78 mph enabled considerably shorter trip times. This locomotive is still considered today as a milestone in the history of Swiss locomotive building. The Re 4/4 I was swift and at just 57 metric tons was a remarkably lightweight unit. It mastered its period of use extremely well. It introduced a new era in SBB passenger service with the transition from heavy, sedate express train service to accelerated city-to-city connections with short, regularly scheduled timings. The Re 4/4 I had a power output of 1,855 kilowatts / 2,520 horsepower was a very good general-purpose locomotive, whose push/pull and multiple unit controls made it suitable for a rationalized push/pull train service as well as for m.u. motive power operation. The good reserve of power for acceleration present on these locomotives with their electric resistance brakes made them the ideal combination with the comfortable SBB lightweight steel passenger cars. These train consists left their stamp for a long time on the image of passenger train service for long distance city-to-city connections.

39572 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 368.86

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 103.1 express locomotive. C-C wheel arrangement. Regular production unit with double ventilation grills. The locomotive looks as the prototype did in Era V at the beginning of the 1990s with single-arm pantographs and a Chinese red paint scheme.

Model: The locomotive has a C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion with an mfx decoder and a sound generator for a horn. 3 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The engine room lighting, marker lights, and horn as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The couplers can be replaced by closed end skirting. Length over the buffers 21.9 cm.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion; mfx decoder.
Horn sound module.
Engine room lighting as a controllable light function.

39680 - Electric Locomotive

Price: $ 337.75

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class E 18 in a blue Era III paint scheme.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx decoder and a new compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The engineer’s cabs and engine room have interior details. The locomotive body has many separately applied elements. Era III paint and lettering with large older style headlights and older design pantographs. Finely detailed frame and running gear with a realistic reproduction of the quill drive driving wheels. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length over the buffers 19.5 cm / 7-11/16”.

Highlights:

Metal construction.
New compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder.
Older design pantographs & headlights.

Comment: Express Train Star of Striking Elegance – The German State Railroad Company (DRG) awarded a contract to AEG as early as 1933 to develop a powerful locomotive for heavy express train service. The design for these locomotives, which were placed into service as the E 18 starting in 1935, borrowed heavily from the technology used for the predecessor classes E 04 and E 17, since good results had been gathered with these units. However, new paths were blazed with the technology for the frame and running gear, in that proven elements were combined with progressive new developments. This resulted in noticeable improvements in the running characteristics. Moreover, these locomotives were provided with a particularly elegant shape with characteristically rounded engineer’s cabs. The E 18 was impressive in terms of form as well as power output. Undoubtedly, they are still among the stars of German locomotive design. The E 18 was the most powerful single-frame locomotive in the world, when it was awarded the highest accolade of the Grand Prix at the Paris World Fair in 1937. These elegant ”race horses” could also shine in terms of durability and reliability: The last units (then designated as the class 118) were not retired by the DB until 1984.

The DB express train passenger cars from the 43929 car set as well as item nos. 43910, 43920, 43930, 43940, and 43950 go well with this locomotive.

39800 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 406.63

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 200.0 heavy diesel-hydraulic locomotive. B-B wheel arrangement. In the original ”old red” paint scheme of the first production versions of 1956.

Model: The locomotive comes with a compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion, an mfx decoder, and a sound effects generator. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The marker lights, diesel locomotive operating sounds, the horn sound, and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Two additional operating sounds (sound of compressed air leaking, sound of squealing brakes) can be controlled with Marklin Systems. Separately applied metal side and end hand rails. The couplers can be replaced by closed end skirting. Length over the buffers 21.0 cm / 8-1/4”.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
New compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder with sound.
Headlights, marker lights change over w/direction of travel.

Comment: 50th Anniversary of the V 200 – The new German Federal Railroad was intensively occupied in the 1950s with replacing steam motive power that was expensive to run with other forms of motive power. The high cost of electrifying the entire rail network at that time restricted the possibilities. So, attention was given to powerful diesel locomotives for important express train service. The required technology was already at hand for smaller and medium weight diesel locomotives. However, progress had been made in mastering the low maintenance, quiet running propulsion technology with cardan shafts for powerful locomotives with motors. Moreover, Daimler-Benz, MAN, and Maybach had designed a new 12 cylinder 1,100 horsepower prime mover in cooperation with the German Federal Railroad’s central office in Munich. In addition, Maybach and Voith developed a new fluid transmission. The successful V 200.0 was developed from these progressive components by Krauss-Maffei with participation from most of the West German locomotive builders. The two prime movers in the locomotive put out a total of 2,200 horsepower with a service weight of about 78 metric tons. A steam locomotive of comparable power had a tender tipping the scales with a weight of approximately 160 metric tons. The proof of the extraordinarily high level of reliability and suitability of this locomotive icon in daily operation of the 1950s can be seen in the fact that a half century after its creation there are still units running in foreign countries and in privately owned railroads.

Special light function: The locomotive marker lights can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The DB express train passenger cars from the 43929 car set as well as item nos. 43910, 43920, 43930, 43940, and 43950 go well with this locomotive.

39801 - Diesel Locomotive

Price: $ 406.63

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class Am 4/4 heavy diesel-hydraulic locomotive. B-B wheel arrangement. The locomotive is in the fire red SBB paint scheme as the prototype looked in Era V.

Model: The locomotive has a compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion with an mfx decoder and a sound generator. 2 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The diesel locomotive operating sounds, and the whistle as well as the direct control (acceleration and braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Two additional operating sounds (compressed air leaking and sound of brakes squealing) can be controlled with Marklin Systems. The locomotive has metal handrails on the sides and ends. The couplers can be replaced by closed skirting for the ends. Length over the buffers 21.0 cm / 8-1/4”.

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
New compact design C-Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder with sound.

Comment: From Germany to the SBB – The class 200 (later the class 220) heavy diesel locomotives purchased in the 1950s by the German Federal Railroad were taken out of service toward the end of the 1980s and some of them were sold. On the one hand the increasing electrification of the DB’s route network had decreased the need for diesel locomotives, and on the other hand the maintenance costs were too high by today’s standards for this first large German diesel locomotive with its two separate propulsion systems. Many of these units were therefore sold to private German railroads and abroad. The SBB also acquired 7 of these large diesel locomotives from the DB and starting in 1987/88 designated them as the class Am 4/4 in its motive power pool. These locomotives were needed in Switzerland to transport material for extensive rebuilding of main lines. Since there is no working catenary present for such construction work, the SBB was looking for powerful diesel locomotives, which were unavailable in Switzerland in sufficient quantities. Since these locomotives were also used at night for this track work, the former DB flagship locomotives were completely overhauled and equipped with expensive sound insulation for the motors in order to minimize the noise for residents near the tracks. A few years later after their use in track construction the Am 4/4 locomotives went back to Germany to railroad material suppliers.

39980 - DB 798 + 998 Diesel Rail Bus with Control Car

Price: $ 389.97

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 798 + 998 (motor car and control car). Original paint scheme Era IV version at the beginning of the 1970s.

Model: The rail bus comes with an mfx decoder and C-Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion in a new, maintenance-free compact design. 2 axles powered. 1 traction tire. The rail bus has factory installed interior lighting. The rail bus units have a current-conducting drawbar coupling with a guide mechanism between them. The rail bus has interior details. The engineer’s areas in the cars, the control car, and the optional available trailer unit have a clear view through them. The headlights and marker lights as well as the interior lighting all have maintenance-free LED’s. The headlights and marker lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The headlights / marker lights at the coupler ends of the rail bus set as well as the direct control (acceleration and braking delay) can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Length of the two-unit set 32.2 cm / 12-11/16”.

Highlights:

Completely new tooling with super detailing.
The bodies of the rail cars are primarily made of metal.
mfx decoder with sound functions, in the motor car.
New compact design C-Sine propulsion.

Comment: Unforgettable Branch Line Growlers. The experiences with the single-motor class VT 95 (later the class 795) rail busses developed by the firm Waggonfabrik Uerdingen proved the basic suitability of these units for the urgently necessary modernization of branch line service. At the same time, the class VT 95’s power plant was too weak for routes with grades, particularly when operated with trailer units. For that reason, a year later three prototypes of the class VT 98.9 (later the class 798.9) rail bus equipped with two 150 horsepower / 110 kilowatt Büssing motors followed. These units fulfilled to a large extent the expectations set for them. However, the three test units still had Scharfenberg center couplers and lightweight spring-loaded metal straps for protection against contact with locomotives and cars with regular buffers. Delivery of the regular production two-motor class 98.95 (later the class 798.5) rail busses began in 1955 Compared to the test prototypes, the 329 units built were equipped with newly developed frames for the wheel sets with improved running characteristics as well as standard prototype couplers, regular buffers, and a standard design brake system. This enabled these more powerfully motorized rail cars to also pull transfer freight cars if necessary. In addition, the VT 98 units had a form of multiple unit control that enabled not only push/pull operation, but also the control of a motor car at the other end of the train. Suitable control cars (VS 98) and trailer cars (VM 98) were also placed into service to go with these powered rail cars. These crimson red rail bus sets quickly defined the look on German branch line routes, where they quickly replaced the trains that previously were still hauled by steam locomotives. The Uerdinger rail bus sets left an enduring impression on the memory of many railroad passengers: For decades these red growlers were the synonym for mobility in rural areas. The hearts of many railroad users still belong to these lovable ”branch line saviors” from the time when they were placed into service.

The headlights / marker lights at the coupler ends of the rail bus can be controlled as an auxiliary light function with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. The class 998.0 rail bus trailer to add to the set consisting of a motor and control car is available as item no. 41980.

39985 - DB 798 + 998 Diesel Rail Bus with Control Car

Price: $ 336.64

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 798 + 998 (motor car and control car). Original paint scheme for the Era IV version at the beginning of the 1970s.

Model: The rail bus comes with an mfx decoder and C-Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion in a new, maintenance-free compact design. 2 axles powered. 1 traction tire. The rail bus has factory installed interior lighting. The rail bus units have a current-conducting drawbar coupling with a guide mechanism between them. The rail bus has interior details. The engineer’s areas in the cars, the control car, and the optional available trailer unit have a clear view through the interiors. The headlights and marker lights as well as the interior lighting all have maintenance-free LED’s. The headlights and marker lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The diesel motor sounds, the horn, and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Additional operating sounds can be controlled with Marklin Systems. Length of the two-unit set 32.2 cm / 12-11/16”.

Highlights:

Completely new tooling with super detailing.
The bodies of the rail cars are primarily made of metal.
mfx decoder with sound functions, in the motor car.
New compact design C-Sine propulsion.

Comment: Unforgettable Branch Line Growlers. The experiences with the single-motor class VT 95 (later the class 795) rail busses developed by the firm Waggonfabrik Uerdingen proved the basic suitability of these units for the urgently necessary modernization of branch line service. At the same time, the class VT 95’s power plant was too weak for routes with grades, particularly when operated with trailer units. For that reason, a year later three prototypes of the class VT 98.9 (later the class 798.9) rail bus equipped with two 150 horsepower / 110 kilowatt Büssing motors followed. These units fulfilled to a large extent the expectations set for them. However, the three test units still had Scharfenberg center couplers and lightweight spring-loaded metal straps for protection against contact with locomotives and cars with regular buffers. Delivery of the regular production two-motor class 98.95 (later the class 798.5) rail busses began in 1955 Compared to the test prototypes, the 329 units built were equipped with newly developed frames for the wheel sets with improved running characteristics as well as standard prototype couplers, regular buffers, and a standard design brake system. This enabled these more powerfully motorized rail cars to also pull transfer freight cars if necessary. In addition, the VT 98 units had a form of multiple unit control that enabled not only push/pull operation, but also the control of a motor car at the other end of the train. Suitable control cars (VS 98) and trailer cars (VM 98) were also placed into service to go with these powered rail cars. These crimson red rail bus sets quickly defined the look on German branch line routes, where they quickly replaced the trains that previously were still hauled by steam locomotives. The Uerdingen rail bus sets left an enduring impression on the memory of many railroad passengers: For decades these red growlers were the synonym for mobility in rural areas. The hearts of many railroad users still belong to these lovable ”branch line saviors” from the time when they were placed into service.

The headlights / marker lights at the coupler ends of the rail bus can be controlled as an auxiliary light function. In addition, the environment sound function (sound of doors closing, departure whistle) can be controlled with Marklin Systems. The class 998.0 rail bus trailer to add to the set consisting of a motor and control car is available as item no. 41980.