2009 Marklin New Items

Here are the 2009 New Items from Marklin

Authorized Marklin Digital Dealer .

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 provides your best chance to get these.

Note: Prices indicated as "Pre-order Price" are valid only for orders placed before February 28, 2009. 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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55038 - "Freight Train" Digital Starter Set

Pre-order price: $ 1,149.00
Freight Train Digital Starter Set

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Steam locomotive operating sounds X X X
Direct control X X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) branch line freight train: class 89.70-75 tank locomotive, type X 05 low side car, livestock car, type Om 12 gondola.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with separately applied plastic parts. It has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a sound effects generator. The locomotive can be run with AC power, DC power, Märklin Delta, Märklin Digital, or Märklin Systems. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights and the smoke generator will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The doors on the locomotive engineer's cab can be opened. The metal grab irons are separately applied. The freight cars have detailed plastic construction with many separately applied parts. Total length over the buffers 120.8 cm / 47-9/16". Contents: 7 no. 5903 straight track, 1 no. 5916 and 1 no. 5917 straight track. 17 no. 5935 curved track, one no. 5977 right turnout (without the additional adjustment section) as well as 1 track bumper. 60 VA transformer. Mobile Station digital controller. Hardware for electrical connections and track clips. Required space for the track layout is about 310 x 240 cm / 123" x 95".

Highlights:

Authentic Era III freight train.
New Mobile Station and a new track connector box
The ideal way to get started in the digital world of Märklin 1 Gauge.

55039 - Digital Mega Starter Set with 2 Trains, etc

Pre-order price: $ 2,299.00

Digital Functions for: E 44 Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
TELEX coupler(s) X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Main Relay X X
Sound of Couplers Engaging X X
Direct control X X

Digital Functions for: BR 38 Steam Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X
Steam locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class E 44 electric locomotive and class 38 passenger locomotive with a tender. Commuter train consisting of 3 "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Cars", types B3yge, AB3yge, and B4yge. Freight train consisting of 1 type Omm 52 gondola, 1 type Gl 11 boxcar, and 1 type Kmmgks 58 sliding wall boxcar.

Model: Both locomotives come with mfx digital decoders, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a sound effects generator. They can be operated with AC power, DC power, Märklin Digital, Märklin Delta, or Märklin Systems. The electric locomotive is constructed of metal with separately applied plastic parts and has 2 motors. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has older design pantographs. The engineer's cabs have interior details and doors that can be opened. It also has separately applied metal grab irons. Length over the buffers 47.8 cm / 18-13/16". The steam locomotive has a heavy metal frame and a detailed boiler. 3 axles powered directly or through side rods. Traction tires. The steam locomotive has a built-in smoke generator and headlights. Both will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The steam locomotive has sprung buffers. Length over the buffers 65.5 cm / 25-3/4". The 3-axle "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Cars" have a 3-axle frame with the outer axles controlled by the center wheel set. The cars have doors that can be opened. They have imitation rubber diaphragms at the ends of the cars and roll-down barriers that can be opened and closed. The compartments and restroom have detailed interiors. Length over the buffers for each car 41.6 cm / 16-3/8". The 4-axle "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Car" has a complete car body finely constructed of plastic with many separately applied details. It also has a detailed underbody. Length over the buffers 61.0 cm / 24". The 2-axle sliding wall boxcar has many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 31.2 cm / 12-1/4". The 2-axle high side gondola has a standard frame with truss rods. Length over the buffers 31.5 cm / 12-3/8". The boxcar has sliding doors that can be opened. It also has many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 37.5 cm / 14-3/4". Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Contents: 4 each no. 59033, no. 5903, and no. 5916 straight track. 16 no. 5935 curved track as well as 1 pair of no. 5976 and 5977 turnouts (without the additional adjustment section). 60 VA transformer. 2 Mobile Station digital controllers and a track connector box. Hardware for electrical connections, track clips, and extensive instructions are included.

Highlights:

Getting started with 2 trains on a large digital model railroad.
New Mobile Station digital controller with many auxiliary functions.
Both locomotives come with high-efficiency propulsion and full sound features.

55332 - DB Class 332 (Kof II) Small Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 999.00
Goes with: 58689 58625

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
TELEX coupler on the front X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Warning Sound X X X
TELEX coupler on the rear X X X
Engineer's cab lighting X X
Rear Headlights off X X
Front Headlights off X X
Direct control X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X
Sound of Couplers Engaging X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 332 (Köf III) small locomotive.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with separately applied plastic parts. 2 axles powered. The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. The locomotive can be operated with AC current, DC current, Märklin Digital, and Märklin Systems. It has a built-in sound effects generator. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Minimum radius for operation 600 mm / 23-5/8". Length over the buffers 24.5 cm / 9-5/8".

55563 - SBB Class Ce 6/8 II "Crocodile" Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 2,199.00
SBB Class Ce 6/8 II Crocodile Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Engineer's cab lighting X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of Couplers Engaging X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Station announcement(s) X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Blower motors X
Brake Compressor X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class Ce 6/8 II. Version with 4 doors to the engineer's cabs.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx decoder with a multiple sound effects generator. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with two motors. 6 axles powered. The locomotive can be operated with AC current, DC current, Märklin Digital, and Märklin Systems. The headlights change over with the direction of travel; they will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has a three-part body with a finely detailed frame. The drive rods and side rods are die-cast metal. Each of the hoods for the locomotive has 2 grab iron posts as well as a separately applied walk-over plates. The locomotive has 4 doors that can be opened. The roof sections have numerous separately applied details as well as 2 working older design pantographs. The buffer beams have prototypical sprung buffers with sleeves. The locomotive comes from the factory with claw couplers installed on it, which can be replaced with two reproduction prototype couplers included with the locomotive. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 60.6 cm / 23-7/8". The locomotive comes on a presentation board.

One-time series.

55641 - DB Class 064 General-Purpose Steam Tank Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 2,199.00
Goes with: 58165 58166 58167

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X
Steam locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Engineer's cab lighting X X
Water Pump Sound X X
Bell X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X
Letting off steam / air X
Brake Compressor X
Sound of coal being shoveled X
Generator Sounds X
Injectors X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 064 general-purpose steam locomotive. Version with welded water tanks.

Model: The body and frame are constructed mostly of metal. The engineer's cab and separately applied parts are made of plastic. The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a sound effects generator with many functions. It can be operated with AC current, DC current, Märklin Digital, and Märklin Systems. 3 axles powered. The locomotive has a built-in smoke generator. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. The headlights and the smoke generator will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The regular 1 Gauge couplers can be replaced with reproduction prototype couplers included with the locomotive. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 38.5 cm / 15-1/8".

55962 - K.Bay.Sts.B. (Bavaria) Class Gt 2 x 4/4 (0-8-0) Heavy Tank Locmotive

Pre-order price: $ 2,749.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X
Steam locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Engineer's cab lighting X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Injectors X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X
Air pump / compressor X
Sound of the grate being emptied X
Sound of Couplers Engaging X

Prototype: Royal Bavarian State Railways (K.Bay.Sts.B.) class Gt 2 x 4/4. Mallet design with articulated running gear as well as high and low pressure cylinders. 0-8-8-0 wheel arrangement, built starting in 1913.

Model: The body and frame are constructed mostly of metal. Different, separately applied parts are made of high quality materials. The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a sound effects generator with many functions. The locomotive can be run with AC power, DC power, Märklin Digital, and Märklin Systems. 8 axles in both groups of driving wheels powered. The locomotive has a built-in smoke generator. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel, and they and the smoke generator will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The standard 1 Gauge couplers can be replaced by reproduction prototype couplers included with the locomotive. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 54.8 cm / 21-9/16".

56190 - Finished Model of a Water Tower

Pre-order price: $ 389.00

Prototype: Water tower for the former maintenance facilities at Duisburg-Wedau. Includes a small outbuilding as a service area. Currently preserved steel construction: Eras II through IV.

Model: This model has many components made of sturdy, high quality graphics cardstock finished in different realistic colors. The water tank is made of plastic and is finely detailed. The doors on the outbuilding can be opened. The windows have see-through window material. This water tower has many separately applied parts. Total height about 106 cm / 41-3/4", base dimensions about 32 cm x 32 cm / 12-5/8" x 12-5/8".

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
Can be used for Eras II-IV.

58156 - DB "Thunde Box" 1st / 2nd Class Passenger Car

Pre-order price: $ 329.00
DB Thunde Box 1st / 2nd Class Passenger Car

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Abi "Donnerbüchse" / "Thunder Box" standard design car. 1st and 2nd class.

Model: The car has a finely detailed frame with many separately applied parts. The car body has separate interior side walls, a complete interior, separately applied roof vents, etc. Digital lighting is installed. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 43.5 cm / 17-1/8".

58165 - DB 1st / 2nd Class Passenger Car

Pre-order price: $ 389.00
Goes with: 55641 58166 58167

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type AByg 503 "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Car". 1st and 2nd class.

Model: The car is finely constructed of plastic and has a complete interior and many separately applied details. It also has a detailed car underbody. The car has built-in interior lighting and marker lights with a factory-installed digital decoder that can control the lighting in digital operation; the lighting will also work in conventional operation. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 61.0 cm / 24".

Highlights:

Digital decoder for turning the interior lights and marker lights on and off.

58166 - DB 2nd Class Passenger Car

Pre-order price: $ 389.00
Goes with: 55641 58165 58167

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Byg 514 "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Car". 2nd class.

Model: The car is finely constructed of plastic and has a complete interior and many separately applied details. It also has a detailed car underbody. The car has built-in interior lighting and marker lights with a factory-installed digital decoder that can control the lighting in digital operation; the lighting will also work in conventional operation. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 61.0 cm / 24".

Highlights:

Digital decoder for turning the interior lights and marker lights on and off.

58167 - DB 2nd Class Passenger / Baggage Car

Pre-order price: $ 389.00
Goes with: 55641 58165 58166

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type BDyg 533 "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Car". 2nd class with a baggage area.

Model: The car is finely constructed of plastic and has a complete interior and many separately applied details. It also has a detailed car underbody. The car has built-in interior lighting and marker lights with a factory-installed digital decoder that can control the lighting in digital operation; the lighting will also work in conventional operation. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 61.0 cm / 24".

Highlights:

Digital decoder for turning the interior lights and marker lights on and off.

58206 - K.Bay.Sts.B. (Bavaria) Set with 3 Freight Cars

Pre-order price: $ 589.00

Prototype: Different Royal Bavarian State Railroad (K.Bay.Sts.B.) freight cars. Type Ommk(u) gondola with a brakeman's cab, in a pine green paint scheme, type Ommk(u) Ommk(u) gondola in a pine green paint scheme, and an acid transport car with a brakeman's cab, in a reddish brown paint scheme.

Model: The cars have finely constructed representations of the car bodies and the frames. The cars have many separately applied parts. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Total length over the buffers 93.2 cm / 36-11/16".

58364 - 1 Gauge Museum Car Set for 2009

Pre-order price: $ 275.00

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl "Dresden" large boxcar. Association design. Painted and lettered for the 100th anniversary of the firm Märklin in 1959. 1 Tempo three-wheel truck with an imprinted tarp.

Model: The car has a long car body with a barrel-shaped roof and a reproduction of walls constructed of boards. The doors can be opened. The car has many separately applied details. Minimum radius for operation 1,020 mm / 40-3/16". Length over the buffers 37.5 cm / 14-3/4". The Tempo three-wheel truck comes with a "Märklin" imprint.

One-time series. Only available at the Märklin World of Adventure in Göppingen.

58625 - DB Type Ucs 908 Powdered Freight Silo Container Car

Pre-order price: $ 209.00
Goes with: 55332 58689

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Ucs 908 powdered freight silo container car.

Model: The main frame is constructed of metal. The buffer sleeves, grab irons, and the railings are constructed of brass. The car body and numerous separately applied parts are made of high quality plastic. Minimum radius for operation 600 mm / 23-5/8". Length over the buffers 26.5 cm / 10-7/16".

58689 - DB Type Glms 200 Boxcar

Pre-order price: $ 209.00
Goes with: 55332 58625

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Glms 200 boxcar with a brakeman's platform.

Model: The main frame is constructed of metal. The car body and numerous separately applied parts such as the grab irons, steps, and sliding door stops are made of high quality plastic. The doors can be opened. Minimum radius for operation 600 mm / 23-5/8". Length over the buffers 30.6 cm / 12".

58035 - German Federal Army Tank Transport Train Car Set (L)

Pre-order price: $ 1,399.00

Digital Functions	6020	6021	Mobile Station	Central Station

Headlight(s)	X	X	X	X
Smoke generator contact		X	X	X
Locomotive whistle		X	X	X
Steam locomotive operating sounds		X	X	X
Direct control		X	X	X
Air pump / compressor			X	X
Sound of coal being shoveled			X	X