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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00788 - Volvo Construction Machinery in HOBBY

Pre-order price: $93.00 / $ 279.00

Prototype: 4 different types of construction machinery: 1 Volvo A 40D "Articulated Hauler", 1 Volvo L150C "Loader", 1 Volvo L180C "High Lift", and 1 Volvo EC240B "Excavator".

Model: 3 of each model type come in the package. All of the vehicles come individually packaged, with a plastic base and clear plastic top cover.

Highlights:

Scale models of construction machinery.
Finely detailed metal models with separately applied plastic parts.

One-time series.

60128 - Central Station / 6021 Connection
Pre-order price: $ 89.00

Model: The Connect-6021 is for bidirectional connections between the former Märklin Digital System and the 60213 Central Station. This allows you to control 80 locomotives (Motorola format as well as mfx) with the 6021 Control Unit, control locomotive auxiliary functions (function, F1 - F4), control solenoid accessories with synchronized display of their settings. This connection also allows you to use the 6043 memory as well as the memory functionality of the 60213 Central Station. Connections on the back side: M-Bus cable (for connections to the 60213) Side connections: Multi-pin strip connector for connections to the "6021 world". Dimensions 135 x 120 x 80 mm / 5-5/16" x 4-3/4" x 3-1/8".

72150 - Building Kit for the Märklin Factory on the Stuttgarter Street

Pre-order price: $ 309.00
Building Kit for the M„rklin Factory on the Stuttgarter Street

Prototype: Factory building from 1910 based on the prototype of the firm Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH in Göppingen, Germany.

Model: This is an absolutely scale, professional industrial architectural model with all of the building parts ready for assembly as a kit. The building parts and the fa‡ade elements are made of a special architectural quality cardstock precision cut with a laser. All of the parts come in a realistic base color, but they can be weathered and painted further with no problem. The roof has a plain tile covering with self-adhesive, individual laser-cut roof tile rows. Also included is prototypical, historic "Air Advertising" that can be installed on the building or current Märklin lettering that can be installed on the fa‡ade of the building. Polycarbonate sheeting is included for window material. Dimensions of the finished model: length 116 cm / 45-5/8", width 15 cm / 5-7/8", height 29 cm / 11-3/8".

Highlights:

Scale model of the Märklin plant in Göppingen, Germany.
Wonderful Wilhelminian architecture protected as a national monument.
Only a small amount of space required despite the impressive fa‡ade.
Can be used from Era I to Era VI.

One-time series for the 150th anniversary of Märklin.

This model can also be used as a management building, a railroad management office, a school, a factory for all sorts of products, etc. It can fit on many layouts due to its small depth of 15 cm / 5-7/8" and it can serve as an impressive, architecturally challenging backdrop on a corner of the layout or along a railroad parade route.

72796 - Signal Tower Kit

Pre-order price: $ 28.00

Prototype: Signal tower with half-timbered construction. Eras I through V.

Model: All of the components are made of sturdy plastic in different realistic colors. Dimensions 150 x 70 x 170 mm / 5-7/8" x 2-3/4" x 6-11/16".

Highlights:

Can be used for all eras.

Polystyrene glue available in hobby and train shops is required to assemble this kit. We recommend a glue that comes in a tube for parts with long mounting edges.

72797 - "Märklingen" Train Station Kit

Pre-order price: $ 24.00
M„rklingen Train Station Kit

Prototype: Typical branch line station with sheds. Era I through V.

Model: All of the components are made of are made of special architectural quality, precision, laser cut hard cardstock. The doors on the sheds can be opened. All of the parts come in a realistic basic color, and they can be weathered easily and painted further. Dimensions of the finished model approximately: length 210 mm / 8-1/4", width 110 mm / 4-5/16", height 95 mm / 3-3/4".

Highlights:

Can be used for all eras.

A tube of "Bindan" glue is included for assembling the parts.

72798 - Lachenheim" Train Station Kit

Pre-order price: $ 39.00
Lachenheim Train Station Kit

Prototype: Small town train station constructed of bricks. Eras I-V.

Model: All of the components are made of sturdy plastic in different realistic colors. Dimensions 310 x 103 x 135 mm / 12-3/16" x 4-1/16" x 5-5/16".

Highlights:

Can be used for all eras.

Polystyrene glue available in hobby and train shops is required to assemble this kit. We recommend a glue that comes in a tube for parts with long mounting edges.

72883 - Locomotive Shed Kit

Pre-order price: $ 86.00

Prototype: Three-stall roundhouse locomotive shed constructed of brick. Architectural style in use at the beginning of the 20th century. Still in use for museum operations.

Model: The stalls are arranged at 15ø intervals. This locomotive shed can be used with the 7286 turntable. It can be used with C Track and K Track (track not included). The usable track length inside the shed is 30 cm / 11-13/16". The doors close automatically when a locomotive enters a stall. A lighting set with 6 maintenance-free LEDs, wired and ready for installation, is included with the shed. A set of additional truss supports is included so that several locomotive sheds can be joined together without walls between them. Dimensions 350 x 461 mm / 13-3/4" x 18-1/8", height 128 mm / 5-1/16".

Highlights:

Attractive color variation.
Realistic weathering; authentic for all eras.
Can also be used for two-rail DC systems.
Interior details with lighting.

78051 - "Special Use Train" Theme Extension Set

Pre-order price: $ 75.00
Special Use Train Theme Extension Set

Prototype: A tank car and a low side car in an attractive fire department paint scheme.

Model: This set has railroad and road model vehicles as well as C Track for expanding a layout by using a fire department theme. Contents: Track: 1 no. 24612 right turnout, 1 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24977 track bumper. Rolling stock: 1 two-axle tank car for fire extinguishing water, 1 low side car. 2 model fire department vehicles. Length over the buffers of the freight car set 27.5 cm / 10-13/16".

Highlights:

Emergency train for fighting fires. A wide variety of ways to play:
The fire department vehicles can be used as a load and to play with by themselve
Track for expanding a C Track layout.

This extension set goes well with the 29757 starter set.

78054 - "Regional Express" Theme Extension Set

Pre-order price: $ 85.00
Regional Express Theme Extension Set

Prototype: 1 German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) bi-level commuter car, 2nd class.

Model: Expand your layout with commuter cars and with more C Track. Contents: Track: 1 no. 24612 right turnout, 1 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24977 track bumper. 1 model bus. The cars come with tinted side windows. Length over the buffers 26.8 cm / 10-9/16".

Highlights:

A variety of ways to play with a realistic linkage of rail and road
Track to expand a C Track layout.

This extension set goes well with the 29477 "Regional Express" starter set.

78150 - Roller Test Stand
Pre-order price: $ 209.00

Model: This is for servicing and presenting locomotives with up to 4 driving axles and coupled axles. It is ideal for models of the class 03, class 41, and the Mikado. It is made of black anodized aluminum sections. Four adjustable pairs of roller brackets with precision ball bearings are included. The aluminum parts of the roller brackets are black anodized. C Track is included for positioning non-powered axles. The test stand has train power connections for a conventional transformer and for the Delta or Digital System. The roller test stand has a removable center conductor in the roller area. The running rails can be connected separately to a power pack, thus making this test stand suitable for two-rail locomotives. Up to two pairs of 78159 roller brackets or the 78158 measurement device can be installed on this test stand. Dimensions 400 x 42 x 30 mm / 15-3/4" x 1-5/8" x 1-3/16".

Highlights:

Attractive design in black.

78151 - Roller Test Stand
Pre-order price: $ 275.00

Model: This is for servicing and presenting locomotives with up to 8 driving axles and coupled axles. It is suitable for the "Big Boy". Eight adjustable pairs of roller brackets with precision ball bearings are included. The aluminum parts of the roller brackets are black anodized. The construction and technical features are the same as the 78150 roller test stand. The 78158 measurement device can be installed on this test stand. Dimensions 520 x 42 x 30 mm / 20-1/2" x 1-5/8" x 1-3/16".

Highlights:

Attractive design in black.

78157 - Extension for the Roller Test Stand
Pre-order price: $ 39.00

Model: This is for lengthening the Märklin roller test stand by 40 cm / 15-3/4". This can also be used by itself as a presentation base. This extension is ideal for models of the class 03, class 41, and the Mikado. The superstructure is made of black oxidized aluminum shapes. C Track with removable end sections is included along with and adapter track section for lengthening a roller test stand. Dimensions 400 x 42 x 30 mm / 15-3/4" x 1-5/8" x 1-3/16".

Highlights:

Attractive design in black.

78158 - Measurement Device with a Pair of Roller Brackets
Pre-order price: $ 119.00

Model: This is for installation in the 78100 and 78101 roller test stands. It allows you to measure duration of operation, route distance, and speed. A special pair of roller brackets with a measurement transducer and connections to the measurement device with an LCD display is included. The aluminum parts of the roller brackets are black anodized. The model scale, units, and the measurement range can be selected as desired. The unit is operated with 3 type AA/LR6 batteries (not included). Dimensions 80 x 70 x 120 mm / 3-1/8" x 2-3/4" x 4-3/4".

Highlights:

Attractive design in black.

78159 - Pair of Roller Brackets
Pre-order price: $ 30.00

Model: This is for installing on the 78150 roller test stand in order to have a locomotive with one more coupled axle. These brackets have 4 precision ball bearing bushings. The aluminum parts of the roller brackets are black anodized. Two 78159 pairs of roller brackets can be retrofitted. The roller brackets have guide slots and set screws. Dimensions 60 x 27 x 13 mm / 2-3/8" x 1-1/16" x 1/2".

Highlights:

Attractive design in black.