2008 Marklin New Items

Here are the 2008 New Items from Marklin

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If you see something you like, email me: RJFtrains@aol.com

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 February 29, 2008. For orders after that date, the higher price (if shown) will prevail.
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(E)	Export	Items generally only available for one year -- limited availability
(EX)	MHI / Exclusive	Available only by subscription -- very limited availability
(L)	Limited production	One-year only runs; often sold out early in the year
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Note: items designated by item numbers beginning with the letter 'T'

70930 - Crimping Pliers
Pre-order price: $ 60.00

Comment: For mounting 74995 spade connectors securely to wire. Sturdy metal construction with insulated handles. Illustrated instructions included.

72700 - Water Tower Building Kit
Pre-order price: $ 30.00

Prototype: A water tower in a South German maintenance facility. Masonry base, water reservoir of steel framework construction. Built in 1877, today a protected national monument.

Model: The plastic parts for this kit come in several realistic colors. Dimensions 90 x 90 x 265 mm / 3-9/16" x 3-9/16" x 10-7/16".

Highlights:

Suitable for all eras.

72893 - Loco Shed Building Kit
Pre-order price: $ 35.00

Prototype: Single-stall locomotive shed for locomotives up to about 26 meters / 86 feet in length. Half-timbered construction with bricked-up panels. Small attached side structure as a service area.

Model: The plastic parts for this kit come in several realistic colors. The doors have a mechanism for closing and opening them that is activated by a locomotive entering and leaving the locomotive shed. This locomotive shed can be used with all H0 track, track not included. Dimensions 320 x 96 x 118 mm / 12-5/8" x 3-3/4" x 4-5/8".

72896 - Loco Shed for Small Locos Building Kit
Pre-order price: $ 18.00

Prototype: Single-stall locomotive shed for small locomotives up to about 8.50 meters / 28 feet in length. Corrugated sheet steel construction with a braced framework of steel shapes.

Model: The plastic parts for this kit come in several realistic colors. The locomotive shed as 2 doors that can be opened. Dimensions 116 x 78 x 80 mm / 4-9/16" x 3-1/16" x 3-1/8".

Highlights:

The right "garage" for the Köf II.
For all eras in the diesel locomotive period.

72897 - Loco Shed Building Kit
Pre-order price: $ 30.00

Prototype: Single-stall locomotive shed for locomotives up to about 12 meters / 40 feet feet in length. Brick construction.

Model: The plastic parts for this kit come in several realistic colors. The doors can be opened. This locomotive shed can be used with all H0 track, track not included. Dimensions 155 x 125 x 90 mm / 6-1/8" x 4-15/16" x 3-9/16".

72900 - Transformer Station Building Kit

Pre-order price: $ 18.00

Prototype: Transformer station for providing power to a household network from a high tension line. Masonry construction with a high-pitched roof.

Model: The plastic parts for this kit come in several realistic colors. Dimensions 126 x 54 x 54 mm / 4-15/16" x 2-1/8" x 2-1/8".

73409 - Marker Light Kit w/LEDs
Pre-order price: $ 12.00

Highlights:

LED marker light kit can be installed in the new "Silberlinge / Silver Coins".

A 73400 interior lighting kit, or a 73404, 73405, or 73406 pickup shoe, depending on the car type, is required for connecting up the 73409 marker light kit.

Comment: This is a special circuit board with two red LED's for the new generation of commuter cars in the Märklin H0 program (car length 28.2 cm / 11-1/8"). 2 permanently attached connecting wires.

74731 - Set w/5 Telegraph Masts

Pre-order price: $ 18.00

Prototype: Wooden mast with 4 ceramic insulators in iron brackets. Used for telephone lines and remote or far-flung power lines.

Model: The masts are made of real wood. The insulator brackets are made of metal. Height 100 mm / 3-15/16".

74733 - High Tension Mast

Pre-order price: $ 24.00

Prototype: Steel construction lattice mast with a wide cross support and 4 double hanging insulators.

Model: The mast is a lattice design unit constructed of metal. The insulators are made of plastic with holes (0.8 mm / 1/16") for wire strands or nylon wire or thread as a power line. Height 266 mm / 10-1/2", width 206 mm / 8-1/8", base 35 x 35 mm / 1-3/8" x 1-3/8". Single-stall locomotive shed for small locomotives up to about 8.50 meters / 28 feet in length. Corrugated sheet steel construction with a braced framework of steel shapes.

76515 - Dgtl Remote Controlled Rotary Crane

Pre-order price: $ 352.00

Prototype: Stationary gantry crane. Mainly used at industrial, harbor and other freight loading/ unloading locations.

Model: The gantry crane comes with a digital decoder and remote-controlled working functions. It has a metal base with 2 M5 threaded holes for driving screws in from below. The crane's base and boom are detailed and extensive in their representation of the support structure. The crane cab has finely detailed modeling of built-up boards with inset windows and lighting. 2 miniature motors are used to turn the crane 360ø and for the cable winch to raise and lower the metal hook. The boom is adjustable and has a lighted work light. There are connections for the working gripper included with the crane or for an electro-magnet that can be installed on the crane. The crane's functions can be controlled with a 6021 Control Unit or with Märklin Systems. Base dimensions 100 x 100 mm / 3-15/16" x 3-15/16", height approximately 270 mm / 10-5/8". The mast is a lattice design unit constructed of metal. The insulators are made of plastic with holes (0.8 mm / 1/16") for wire strands or nylon wire or thread as a power line. Height 266 mm / 10-1/2", width 206 mm / 8-1/8", base 35 x 35 mm / 1-3/8" x 1-3/8". Single-stall locomotive shed for small locomotives up to about 8.50 meters / 28 feet in length. Corrugated sheet steel construction with a braced framework of steel shapes.

Highlights:

Easy-to-use digital control with a 6021 Control Unit or with Märklin Systems.
Miniature motors to power the mechanical functions.
Work light and interior lighting can be controlled digitally.
Working gripper included with the crane.

The 76515 crane can be controlled with the wireless controller and receiver from the 76500 crane. The electro-magnet for use with this crane is available as a spare part under item no. 312387.

78080 - "Construction Site" Track Extension Set

Pre-order price: $ 60.00
Goes with: 29180
Construction Site Track Extension Set

Prototype: Low side car and a dump car painted and lettered for a construction train. Modern design steam roller.

Model: Both cars have Relex couplers. Total length over the buffers 23.4 cm / 9-3/16". Contents: 1 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24612 right turnout and 1 no. 24977 track bumper. The construction vehicle is a metal model. The set included a load of "stones".

Highlights:

Expansion: Stub end siding with a track bumper.
Operation: Steam roller made of die-cast metal.

78090 - Circus Mondolino "Animal Care" Expansion Set
Pre-order price: $ 22.00
Goes with: 29410 78091 78092
Circus Mondolino Animal Care Expansion Set

Model: 1 freight car and figures for an attractive expansion to the "Circus Mondolino". Contents: 1 tank car painted and lettered for the "Circus Mondolino". 1 animal keeper with a hose about 20 cm / 7-7/8" long, 1 bear, and 1 roll of hay made of sturdy, wear-resistant plastic material. "Ticket Booth" cardstock cutout sheet. The car has Relex couplers. Length over the buffers 11.5 cm / 4-1/2".

Highlights:

Curtain up and clear a path to ring for the "Circus Mondolino"!
Welcome to the world of fantasy, unbelievable courage, and spectacular magic.
Experience an unbelievable adventure with the theme of the circus.

Curtain up and welcome to the "Circus Mondolino"! Welcome to the world of fantasy, unbelievable courage, and spectacular magic. Experience an unbelievable adventure with the theme of the circus. After the exhausting trip to the next location for a performance, the animals must first be cared for. The industrious animal keeper for the "Circus Mondolino" is right on the spot.

This expansion set goes well with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29410.

78091 - Circus Mondolino "Circus Performers" Expansion Set
Pre-order price: $ 22.00
Goes with: 29410 78090 78092
Circus Mondolino Circus Performers Expansion Set

Model: Different figures and C Track material for an attractive expansion to the "Circus Mondolino". Contents: 1 magician and 1 clown made of sturdy, wear-resistant plastic material. 1 magic box that can be used to perform a real magic trick. "Beast of Prey Cage" cardstock cutout sheet. 1 no. 24172 straight track, 1 no. 24612 right turnout, and 1 no. 24977 track bumper.

This expansion set goes well with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29410.

78092 - Circus Mondolino "Circus Tent" Expansion Set
Pre-order price: $ 68.00
Goes with: 29410 78090 78091
Circus Mondolino Circus Tent Expansion Set

Model: Circus tent building kit and 2 freight cars for an attractive expansion to the "Circus Mondolino". Contents: A circus tent building kit made of sturdy plastic, suitable for setting up and taking down repeatedly. 1 low side car and 1 type "Eaos" gondola for transporting the parts to the tent. "Magic Trick " cardstock cutout sheet. The cars have Relex couplers. Length over the buffers for the two cars together 32.1 cm / 12-5/8".

This expansion set goes well with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29410.