Here are the 2016 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 29, 2016. 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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Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

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80027 - Museum Car Set 2016 Märklin Z  DB - Germany
            Lettering on all rolling stock and motive power to standards 1970-1990
Pre-order price: $ 45.00

Museum Car Set 2016 M„rklin Z

Prototype: Standard design lightweight tank car for lubrication oil. Used on the German Federal Railroad (DB), with advertising lettering for the firm Zeller + Gmelin GmbH & Co.KG, petroleum oil refinery, Eislingen/Fils, Germany. For the 150th anniversary of the company.

Model: The tank car has an extensive paint scheme and advertising lettering for the firm Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co KG. Length over the buffers 54 mm / 2-1/8". A model of a Büssing truck tanker with rubber tires is included, also in the colors of the firm Zeller+Gmelin, Eislingen.

One-time series. Available only at the Märklin Museum in Göppingen, Germany.


80326 - Z Gauge Insider Annual Car for 2016  DB - Germany
            Marklin MHI / Exclusive special subscription models produced in a one-time series  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ TBA

Z Gauge Insider Annual Car for 2016

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) type Eanos-x 052 4-axle gondola with type Y 25 trucks.

Model: This car is completely new tooling. The car body is made of finely detailed and imprinted plastic and is prototypically lettered. The car is lightly weathered. It has type Y 25 trucks with close coupler hooks. Length over the buffers approximately 84 mm / 3-5/16".

Highlights:
  • New tooling.
One-time series in 2016 only for Märklin Insider members.


80416 - Easter Car for 2016  DB - Germany
Pre-order price: $ 32.00

Easter Car for 2016
Easter Car for 2016

Prototype: Modern type sliding wall boxcar.

Model: The car comes decorated for Easter. Length over the buffers 64 mm / 2-1/2".

One-time series exclusively in 2016.


81281 - Lufthansa Airport Express Train Set  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights that change over with the direction of travel  Built-in interior LED lighting  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ 329.00

Lufthansa Airport Express Train Set

Prototype: 1 German Federal Railroad (DB) class 103 electric locomotive. 3 cars of the same railroad, 1 type Avmz compartment car, 1st class, and 2 type Bpmz open seating cars, 2nd class.

Model: The locomotive has a 5-pole motor. All of the axles are powered. Maintenance-free LEDs are used for lighting. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. The cars have LED interior lighting for the first time, and the modelling of interior details in the locomotive and cars is a special version. The locomotive and cars are not available separately. Train length approximately 450 mm / 17-3/4".

Highlights:
  • Cars w/LED interior lighting & modelling of interior details.
  • Maintenance-free LEDs for lighting of the locomotive and cars.
One-time production.


81352 - Freight Train for Caol Transport Consisting  DB - Germany  Insider item - only available to Marklin Club members
            Marklin MHI / Exclusive special subscription models produced in a one-time series  Metal locomotive frame and body  Dual headlights that change over with the direction of travel  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 269.00

Freight Train for Caol Transport Consisting
Freight Train for Caol Transport Consisting

Prototype: Class 80 steam tank locomotive (so-called "Bulli" / "Little Bull", road number 80 032) and 5 type O 10/O 11 gondolas. Of them 4 type O 11 cars, of them 1 car with a brakeman's cab and 3 cars without a brakeman's cab, and 1 type O 10 Association Design gondola without a brakeman's cab. DB locomotive and cars from Era III, used to transport coal.

Model: The model of the class 80 steam locomotive is completely new tooling, extremely finely detailed and manufactured of metal. The locomotive has a built-in, powerful motor and LED headlights that change over with the direction of travel. It also has finely modelled, complete, working valve gear. The locomotive also models imitations of the brakes, rail clearance devices, and larger buffer plates. The cars have removable load inserts with real coal. The locomotive and cars have correct, finely executed paint schemes. The wheels are black nickel-plated. The models are not available separately. Length over the buffers approximately 245 mm / 9-5/8".

Highlights:
  • Locomotive as completely new tooling.
  • Frame and body constructed of metal.
  • LED headlights.
  • Finely detailed, working valve gear.
  • Brake shoes are modelled.
  • Newest generation of a powerful motor.
One-time series only for Insider members.


81564 - "Gift Cube" Starter Set 230 V200.1
Pre-order price: $ 129.00


81569 - Small "Freight" Starter Set 230 V200.1
Pre-order price: $ 129.00


81705 - Christmas Starter Set 120V
Pre-order price: $ 149.00


81770 - DB "Commuter Train" Train Set  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame and boiler  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 269.00

DB Commuter Train Train Set

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) commuter train, consisting of a class V 36.2 diesel locomotive, 2 type Bib standard design "Donnerbüchse" / "Thunder Box" passenger car, 2nd class, and 1 type ABib standard design "Donnerbüchse" / "Thunder Box" passenger car, 1st and 2nd class.

Model: The locomotive is new tooling with all axles powered. The body and frame are constructed of metal. The locomotive has a powerful motor and black nickel-plated wheels. Maintenance-free warm white / red LEDs that change over with the direction of travel are used for the lighting. The locomotive and cars are extensively and prototypically imprinted. Length over the buffers approximately 230 mm / 9-1/16".

Highlights:
  • Metal body and frame.
  • New generation of a powerful motor.


81841 - "Christmas Market" Starter Set 230V
Pre-order price: $ 179.00


81846 - "Christmas Market" Starter Set USA 120V
Pre-order price: $ 179.00


81864 - Large "Freight Train" Starter Set 230V
Pre-order price: $ 369.00


81870 - "Intercity? Passenger Train Starter Set 230V
Pre-order price: $ 329.00


82175 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version without a hand brake.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 53 mm / 2-1/8".


82176 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version without a hand brake.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 53 mm / 2-1/8".


82177 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version without a hand brake.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82178 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version without a hand brake.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82261 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering
DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version with a brakeman's cab.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82262 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version with a brakeman's cab.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82263 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version with a brakeman's cab.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82264 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version with a brakeman's platform.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82265 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version with a brakeman's platform.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16".


82266 - DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 27.00

DB Type Gl 11 Boxcar with weathering

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Gl 11 Association Design boxcar from Era III. Version with a brakeman's platform.

Model: The car is extensively painted and lettered and has realistic strong weathering. It also has black nickel-plated wheel sets. Length over the buffers 56 mm / 2-3/16". (Cars with brakeman's cabs and brakeman's platforms.)


82394 - Anniversary Set 1 "500 Years of German Beer Purity Law"  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 129.00

Anniversary Set 1 500 Years of German Beer Purity Law
Anniversary Set 1

Prototype: 2 different beer refrigerator cars painted and lettered with advertising for the Weihenstephan Brewery, used on the German Federal Railroad (DB). Buildings of the Weihenstephan Brewery, Freising, Germany (Bavaria).

Model: The car set comes with building kits. This is a one-time edition. The models are not available separately. Both cars are extensively and finely imprinted and custom lettered. Total length 96 mm / 3-3/4". The kits are prototypical models of 6 building parts for the Weihenstephan Brewery, Freising, Germany (Bavaria). The building models are laser-cut from architectural quality cardstock and are kits for advanced model railroaders. The clearances, openings, windows, doors, bases, and walls are of course exactly positioned. The kit consists of the following buildings (dimensions in millimeters / inches): Administration building (with mural) dimensions: L: 132 mm / 5-3/16" x W: 52 mm / 2-1/16" x H: 80 mm / 3-1/8" Entrance (with tower): L: 45 mm / 1-3/4" x W: 52 mm / 2-1/16" x H: 139 mm / 5-1/2" Seminar building: L: 85 mm / 3-3/8" x W: 78 mm / 3-1/16" x H: 81 mm / 3-3/16" South building (with chimney): L: 138 mm / 5-7/16" x W: 64 mm / 2-1/2" x H 76 mm / 3" Chimney H 160 mm / 6-5/16" Residential building (with corridor): L: 128 mm / 5" x W: 48 mm / 1-7/8" x H: 133 mm / 5-1/4" Beer tavern: L: 91 mm / 3-9/16" x W: 61 mm / 2-3/8" x H: 68 mm / 2-11/16". The buildings can in part also be set up differently from the illustration.

Highlights:
  • High quality architectural type cardstock kit.
  • One-time edition for the anniversary of 500 years of the German Beer Purity Law.
One-time edition in the anniversary year.


82395 - Anniversary Set 2 "500 Years of German Beer Purity Law"  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 79.00

Anniversary Set 2 500 Years of German Beer Purity Law
Anniversary Set 2

Prototype: 2 different type Lgjs 598 container transport cars for the Weihenstephan Brewery, used on the German Federal Railroad (DB). DB curved hood delivery truck with a semi-trailer.

Model: Each car is loaded with 5 type Pa containers. All of the containers are printed with different registration numbers. Both cars are extensively and finely imprinted and they are lettered with different car numbers. Total length 96 mm / 3-3/4". The delivery truck is constructed of metal and is loaded with a type Pa container lettered with its own registration number.

Highlights:
  • Delivery truck constructed of metal is new tooling.
One-time edition in the anniversary year.


82540 - SBB "Sugar Beet Harvest" 5-Car Set  SBB - Switzerland
            Modern Era (2006 and later)
Pre-order price: $ 169.00

SBB Sugar Beet Harvest 5-Car Set

Prototype: 5 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) type EANOS high-side gondolas. Use: moisture-sensitive freight, sugar beets here. Sugar beet loading facility at Behringen, Germany.

Model: The car type is completely new tooling. The car bodies are made of plastic and are finely detailed and imprinted. They are also prototypically lettered. The cars have a prototypical partially separately applied brake handle and air tank. They also have type Y 25 trucks with a close coupler. Length over the buffers approximately 420 mm / 16-1/2". Included with the cars is a model building kit for the "Behringen" sugar beet loading facility. This model is finely laser-cut in architectural quality cardstock and will captivate you with perfect fit and prototypical realism. Dimensions without the base plate in mm / inches: L: 77 mm / 3" x W: 14 mm / 9/16" x H: 29 mm / 1-1/8".

Highlights:
  • New tooling for the car type.
  • All of the cars are custom lettered and include a "sugar beets" load insert.
  • Partially separately applied details.
  • Architectural quality kit of a sugar beet loading facility included.


82572 - DB Power Shovel Trainsport 3-Car Set  DB - Germany
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 95.00

DB Power Shovel Trainsport 3-Car Set

Prototype: 3 different German Federal Railroad (DB) freight cars for the theme "Power Shovel Transport". 1 type SSw 07 flat car with stakes and a brakeman's cab, 1 type R 10 stake car with a brakeman's platform, and 1 type Ro 10 gondola. Freight load of a Fuchs type 300 power shovel with 3 scrap grabbing tools.

Model: The car set has one four-axle flat car loaded with a Fuchs type 300 power shovel on a load frame, one stake car loaded with 3 scrap grabbing tools, and one flat car without stakes. All of the cars are custom lettered. Stakes that can installed on the cars are included. Total length 192 mm / 7-9/16".


82720 - "Christmas" Add-on Set
Pre-order price: $ 72.00


86213 - Crude Iron 2-Car Set, weathering  DB - Germany
            Metal car frame  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970  Lettering on all rolling stock and motive power to standards 1970-1990  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ 47.00

Crude Iron 2-Car Set, weathering

Prototype: Crude iron ladle cars. Industrial design, used in many plant facilities for producing steel starting in Era III.

Model: The set has two cars with different car numbers and realistic weathering. The cars has special short design trucks. They also have load hoppers that can be moved. Total length over the buffers 95 mm / 3-3/4".


86214 - Slag 2-Car Set, weathering  DB - Germany
            Metal car frame  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970  Lettering on all rolling stock and motive power to standards 1970-1990  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ 47.00

Slag 2-Car Set, weathering

Prototype: Slag cars. Industrial design, used in many plant facilities for producing steel starting in Era III.

Model: The set has two cars with different car numbers and realistic weathering. The cars has special short design trucks. They also have load hoppers that can be moved. Total length over the buffers 95 mm / 3-3/4".


87303 - DB AG "Touristikzug" Passenger Car Set 2-Car  DB - Germany
            Marklin MHI / Exclusive special subscription models produced in a one-time series  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ 249.00

Prototype: Era V passenger car set in the striking "Touristikzug" / "Tourism Train" paint scheme, consisting of 1 type Bvmkz 810 passenger car, 2nd class, 2 type Bpmz 811 passenger cars, 2nd class, 1 type Dmsdz 813 baggage car, and 1 type WRkmz 858.1 dining car.

Model: This is a 5-part car set consisting of 2 cars, 2nd class, and a dining car that is new tooling with a single-arm pantograph. All of the cars are extensively and finely painted and lettered. All of the cars have black nickel-plated wheel sets. All of the cars have close coupler hooks. Total length over the buffers approximately 605 mm / 23-13/16".

The 87303 car set is being produced in a one-time series for the Märklin Dealer Initiative.

The 88789 locomotive is the perfect add-on for the 87303 car set.


87502 - SNCF Passenger 4-Car Set  SNCF - France
            New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 109.00
            Goes with: 88956

SNCF Passenger 4-Car Set
SNCF Passenger 4-Car Set

Prototype: 4 different French State Railways (SNCF) passenger cars for Era III. 3 compartment cars without a brakeman's cab, 1 compartment car with a brakeman's cab.

Model: The 4 different passenger cars are finely painted and lettered. All of the cars have different car numbers and close couplers. These models are not available separately. Total length over the buffers 230 mm / 9-1/16".

Highlights:
  • Car bodies reworked for a better appearance
  • Close couplers.


88134 - DR cl 132 Heavy Diesel Locomotive  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel  Lettering on all rolling stock and motive power to standards 1970-1990
Pre-order price: $ 189.00

DR cl 132 Heavy Diesel Locomotive

Prototype: German State Railroad (DR/GDR) class 132 heavy diesel locomotive as it looked around 1982.

Model: The locomotive is extensively painted and imprinted. The cab interiors are suggested. The locomotive has a 5-pole motor. Both trucks are powered. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Length over the buffers approximately 95 mm / 3-3/4".


88145 - DB Kittel DT8 Steam Pwd Rail Car  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame and boiler  Dual headlights that change over with the direction of travel  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 189.00

DB Kittel DT8 Steam Pwd Rail Car
DB Kittel DT8 Steam Pwd Rail Car

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class Kittel CidT 8 steam-powered rail car.

Model: This is the class Kittel CidT 8 steam-powered rail car in a crimson paint scheme. This is completely new tooling and is finely detailed. The frame is constructed of metal. The valve gear and the cab equipment are modelled. The powered rail car has many separately applied parts. The powered rail car has larger buffer plates. The rear of the car has a Z Gauge system coupler. The buffer beam is prototypically modelled on the front of the car. The car has dual headlights with warm white LEDs that change over with the direction of travel. This unit has a new, powerful motor. Both axles are powered. The wheels are black nickel-plated. Length over the buffers approximately 51 mm / 2".

Highlights:
  • Completely new tooling.
  • The model's frame is constructed of met
  • Valve gear modelled.
  • The newest generation of a powerful motor.
  • Warm white LEDs for the headlights
  • Rear of the model includes Z Gauge system coupler.


88184 - DB cl 18.1 Express Locomotive w/Tender  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame and body  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Dual headlights at the front  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 229.00

DB cl 18.1 Express Locomotive w/Tender
DB cl 18.1 Express Locomotive w/Tender

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 18.1 as it looked in Era IIIa around 1954.

Model: This model has been extensively reworked and is finely detailed. The locomotive body and frame are constructed of metal. The imitation of the brakes, the sand pipes, rail clearance devices, etc. on the underside of the body are finely modelled. The valve gear and rods are finely detailed. The locomotive and tender have larger buffer plates. The locomotive has a 5-pole motor. All 3 driving axles are powered. The locomotive has dual headlights. The tender has spoked wheels. Length over the buffers approximately 112 mm / 4-3/8".

Highlights:
  • Locomotive frame and body constructed of metal.
  • Finely detailed rods and valve gear.
  • Brake riggings, rail clearance devices, etc. modelled
  • 5-pole motor.
  • Dual headlights.


88198 - Denver & Rio Grande Western EMD F7 A-B-A Diesel Electric Locomotive  US - United States
            Metal locomotive frame  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Dual headlights that change over with the direction of travel  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 319.00

Denver & Rio Grande Western EMD F7 A-B-A Diesel Electric Locomotive

Prototype: Three-unit locomotive consisting of an A unit, a B unit, and an A unit. General Motors EMD type F7 painted and lettered for the American railroad Denver & Rio Grande Western.

Model: Both A units have a 5-pole motor powering both trucks. The B unit is not powered. The number boards are lighted. The front and rear Z Gauge coupler on the A units can be replaced by a pilot included with the model. All 3 locomotive units are permanently coupled together with drawbars. Total length 227 mm / 8-15/16".


88587 - MRCE TXLogistik cl ES 64 U2 (Taurus) Electric Locomotive  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel  Power supply can be switched to operate from catenary  Modern Era (2006 and later)
Pre-order price: $ 199.00

MRCE TXLogistik cl ES 64 U2 (Taurus) Electric Locomotive

Prototype: TX Logistik/MRCE class ES 64 U2 (Taurus) fast general-purpose locomotive. Road number 91 80 6182 560-3 painted and lettered as the so-called "Germany Locomotive".

Model: The locomotive is a tooling variation with a third single-arm pantograph. The two outer pantographs are wired to take power. The catenary selector switch is located out of sight inside the locomotive. Both trucks are powered. Maintenance-free warm white / red LEDs are used for the locomotive's headlights / marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. The locomotive has dark wheel treads and pantographs. Length over the buffers 87 mm / 3-7/16".


88785 - DB cl V 160 "Lollo" Diesel Locomotive  DB - Germany
            Metal locomotive frame and boiler  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel  Modern Era (2006 and later)
Pre-order price: $ 189.00
            Goes with: 87112 87121

DB cl V 160 Lollo Diesel Locomotive
DB cl V 160
DB cl V 160

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 160 "Lollo" pre-production general-purpose locomotive. Prototype paint scheme. Different vent and window arrangement on the sides. Road number V 160 005. The locomotive looks as it did around 1962.

Model: Both trucks are powered. The triple headlights and red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has a finely executed, extensive paint scheme and lettering. It also has larger buffer plates. Length over the buffers approximately 75 mm / 2-15/16".


88789 - Locomotive Set of Diesel Locomotives  DB - Germany
            Marklin MHI / Exclusive special subscription models produced in a one-time series  Metal locomotive frame  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ 399.00

Locomotive Set of Diesel Locomotives
Locomotive Set of Diesel Locomotives

Prototype: 2 German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 218 diesel locomotives in the "Touristik" / "Tourism" paint scheme.

Model: Both trucks are powered on each locomotive. They have triple headlights and red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotives have a finely executed, extensive paint scheme and lettering. Length over the buffers approximately 75 mm / 2-15/16". Packaged in a book package.

The 88789 "Touristik" / "Tourism" set of diesel locomotives is being produced in a one-time series exclusively for the Märklin Dealer Initiative.


88805 - DB AG cl 218 "City-Bahn" Diesel Locomotive  DB - Germany  Special Toy Fair item - only available to attendees
Pre-order price: $ TBA


88956 - SNCF cl 130 TB Steam Tank Locomotive  SNCF - France
            Metal locomotive frame and body  Locomotive with 5-pole Mini-Club motor  Triple headlights at the front  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970
Pre-order price: $ 145.00
            Goes with: 87502

SNCF cl 130 TB Steam Tank Locomotive
SNCF cl 130 TB Steam Tank Locomotive

Prototype: French State Railways (SNCF) class 130 TB steam locomotive (former Prussian T 12 and DB 74).

Model: This model is the French State Railways (SNCF) class 130 TB steam locomotive. It has been extensively reworked and is finely detailed. The locomotive body and frame are constructed of metal. The brake rigging, rail clearance devices, etc. have been modelled on the underside of the locomotive. The valve gear and rods are finely detailed. The locomotive has larger buffer plates. The front of the locomotive has a new Z Gauge coupler made of plastic. Warm white LEDs are used for the triple headlights. The locomotive has a 5-pole motor. All 3 driving axles are powered. The wheels are black nickel-plated. Length over the buffers approximately 55 mm / 2-3/16".

Highlights:
  • Metal locomotive frame and body.
  • Finely detailed side rods / valve gear.
  • The braking rigging and rail clearance devices are modelled.
  • 5-pole motor.
  • Warm white LEDs for the headlights.
  • Plastic coupler hooks at both ends of the locomotiv
A compartment car set to go with this locomotive is being produced under item number 87502.


89806 - Kit for Small Maintenance Facility, Part 2-Car  DB - Germany
            Private and provincal railroads from the beginning to about 1925  Formation of the large state railroad networks from 1925 to 1945  New organization of European railroads and modernization 1945 - 1970  Lettering on all rolling stock and motive power to standards 1970-1990  Changes in color schemes; origins of high speed networks since 1990
Pre-order price: $ 115.00

Kit for Small Maintenance Facility, Part 2

Prototype: Kits for a typical maintenance facility in the steam locomotive era. 1 two-stall locomotive shed. 1 Prussian style water tower. 1 sanding tower, 1 tube blasting rack, 2 inspection pits. 1 Fuchs type 300 coal power shovel with a high-mounted cab and a coal shovel.

Model: These are architectural models for advanced model railroaders and include all of the building parts ready for assembly as kits. These kits are made of special high-quality architectural hard cardstock and are precision laser cut. Clearances, openings, windows, doors, bases, and exposed brickwork are of course exactly positioned. Contents: 1 each two-stall locomotive shed, 1 each Prussian style water tower. 1 each sanding tower, 1 each tube blasting rack, 2 each inspection pits, and 1 each Fuchs 300 type coal power shovel with a high-mounted cab and a coal shovel. The superstructure for the Fuchs power shovel is constructed of metal. The model can be rolled and has built-in window glazing and rubber tires. The dimensions for the finished models are given in millimeters / inches: Locomotive shed approximately 130 mm / 5-1/8" x 53 mm / 2-1/8" x 44 mm / 1-3/4" (LxWxH). Water tower approximately 30 mm / 1-3/16" x 30 mm / 1-3/16" x 67 mm / 2-5/8" (LxWxH) Sanding tower approximately 28 mm / 1-1/8" x 13 mm / 1/2" x 36 mm / 1-7/16" (LxWxH). Inspection pit 80 mm / 3-1/8" x 10 mm / 3/8" x 5 mm / 3/16" LxWxD) Tube blasting rack 16 mm / 5/8" x 8 mm / 5/16" x 18 mm / 11/16" (LxWxH). Track for the inspection pits is not included. Track used with the inspection pits must be adapted according to the building instructions.