2010 Marklin New Items

Here are the 2010 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 provides your best chance to get these.

Note: Prices indicated as "Pre-order Price" are valid only for orders placed before February 12, 2010. 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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26351 - Historic "Adler" Passenger Train

Pre-order price: $ 626.00
Historic Adler Passenger Train.

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) operational museum train built according to artwork of the Ludwig Railroad of 1835. The train looks as it did after being rebuilt from the museum fire of October 2005.

Model: The "Adler" locomotive has a digital decoder in a special format. The address is permanently set; it can be changed only at the factory. The locomotive has a powerful miniature can motor with a bell-shaped armature, in the tender. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has 2 free-standing lanterns on the front with maintenance-free LEDs. The wheels have intertwined spokes. The driving wheels do not have flanges, like the prototype. There is a permanent coupling between the locomotive and tender. There is a special coupler on the tender. The locomotive has a detailed engineer's platform. There are 3 open passenger cars, 3rd class, with all-weather roofs. The frames for the cars are partially open, like the prototype. The cars have special couplers. Train length 28.5 cm / 11-1/4".

Highlights:

The train looks as the real life train currently does after being rebuilt.
Prototypical detail changes to the locomotive and cars.
Prototypical detail changes to the locomotive and cars.

The historic "Adler" passenger train is appearing in 2010 in a one-time series on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of railroading in Germany.

Comment: The first train in Germany ran on December 7, 1835 between the cities of Nürnberg and Fürth. This rail line was only 7.45 kilometers / 4.66 miles. It became famous as the Ludwig Railroad and had its roots in a railroad project developed a few years earlier that was quite revolutionary for the times. The "Privileged Ludwig Railroad Company" was founded in November of 1833 and was granted a concession from the Bavarian King Ludwig I on February 19, 1834 to build and operate the railroad. Horses and a steam car were planned to be available for operation. Originally, the steam car was supposed to be built in Germany, but a reliable builder could not be found. Therefore, an order for the first German "steam car" was quickly placed with the father of the steam locomotive - George Stephenson in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The order was not placed until May of 1835 and after an eight week, very arduous trip the new steam locomotive arrived in Nürnberg on October 26, 1835, but disassembled in over 100 pieces and packed in 19 large crates. The locomotive was immediately assembled under the expert direction of the English locomotive engineer William WiIson "delivered" with the locomotive. It was named after the "Adler" or "Eagle" as the heraldic animal of the Kaiser and the free imperial cities. The purchase of the cars was simpler. Two frames had been delivered from England, and the home "industry" built the car bodies as well as another seven passenger cars. The locomotive was built on a wood frame strengthened with sheet metal. Two inboard, vertical wet steam cylinders powered the driving axle located in the middle. The driving wheels had no flanges in order to enable the locomotive to negotiate sharp curves. The wheels were initially made of cast iron (later forged iron) and were surrounded with forged tires. The forged, hollow wheel spokes were given a wood core in order to cushion unevenness better. Braking was done with the help of a spindle brake, which only worked on the tender wheels on right side of the fireman. Initially, charcoal, then later hard coal was used as fuel. The approximately 6.5 metric ton "Adler" turned in excellent results right from the start. Its performance was around 40 horsepower and its speed when running by itself was 65 km/h / 40 mph. It could pull up to twelve cars. After 22 successful years of operation retirement caught up with it in 1857 and soon after that it was scrapped. Starting in 1933, the DRG had a reproduction built largely true to the original for the 100th anniversary of railroading in Germany in 1935. This was done at the maintenance facility in Kaiserslautern and included the cars to go with the locomotive. In addition to differences in technical data, the reproduction differed from the original chiefly in a thicker boiler wall for the sake of safety, additional transverse bracing, and spoke wheels made of steel. This was the steaming "Adler" reproduction at the one hundred year anniversary, 25 years later at the 125th anniversary, and, after being overhauled, the 150th anniversary of the first years of railroading in Germany. The operational reproduction of the Adler was heavily damaged, among other locomotives, in a fire at the museum depot in Nürnberg-Gostenhof on October 17, 2005. The DB's board of directors decided to restore it however. At least 80 percent of the original parts from 1935 could be used again for the restoration. In the process the new "Adler" became even closer to the prototype in details than the burned up locomotive. For example, the reconstruction of the smoke stack did not follow the reproduction of 1935 but was closer to the original. Only the two burned up cars built largely of wood had to be built completely from scratch. The new "Adler" as well as an old (1935) and two new (2007) passenger cars have been located since November 23, 2007 in a locomotive shed again close to the DB Museum in Nürnberg.

This train can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 21236.

26557 - SBB TEE "Bavaria" Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 564.00
SBB TEE Bavaria Train Set

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Station Announcement(s) - Swiss X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class Re 4/4 I electric locomotive. Second production run in the TEE paint scheme for cross-border use on the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railroad) and DB (German Federal Railroad) networks. 1 type Avümh 111 TEE express train compartment car and 1 type Apümh 121 TEE express train open seating car, both lettered for the German Federal Railroad (DB). 1 type WRm TEE dining car, lettered for the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). The train looks as the "Bavaria" TEE train looked in the spring of 1973.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel. All 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. It also has separately applied metal grab irons. The Swiss headlight code (triple headlights, white marker light) changes over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The cab lights at both ends can be turned off separately. All of the lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. Brake hoses are included that can be installed on the locomotive. The TEE cars come in the new, longer length. They have underbodies and skirting specific to each car. The compartment car and open seating car have Minden-Deutz design trucks. They have shoe or disk brakes according to the prototype, magnetic rail brakes, and separately applied generators. The dining car has Swiss design trucks. All of the cars are ready for installation of 7319 current-conducting couplings or 72020/72021 current-conducting close couplers, 73406 pickup shoes, and 73400/73401 lighting kits (2 per car). The 73407 marker light kit can be installed on the compartment car and open seating car. Total length over the buffers 102 cm / 40-1/8".

Highlights:

Locomotive from the 2nd production run, w/o doors at the ends & walkover plates
Completely new locomotive body, constructed mostly of metal.
The TEE dining car is new tooling.

One-time series.

Comment: The express train D 92/93 "Bavaria" was running between Munich and Zürich as far back as the Fifties. With the start of the winter schedule in 1969 on September 28 the "Bavaria" was transformed into the TEE 55/56 with first class seating only in order to offer an attractive train for the business passengers between Munich and Switzerland's banking and trade center. With the increase in TEE traffic between Munich and Zürich the travel time could by reduced by just an hour compared to the previous express train connections - an impressive reduction in running time for this route with its difficult grades and lack of electrification in the DB area. Initially, the Swiss four-part TEE diesel powered rail car trains, classes RAm 501 and 502, were used, but this came to an abrupt end after the notorious railroad catastrophe at Aitrang on February 9, 1971. At that time the TEE 56 "flew" on its run from Munich to Zürich behind the Aitrang station in a sharp right hand curve with the cab control in the front at about 130 km/h / 81 mph from the tracks. The speed limit at this location was only 80 km/h / 50 mph. Due to the destruction of the TEE powered rail car train, a locomotive-hauled train of cars ran starting on February 16, 1971. The DB provided a compartment car (Avümh 111) and an open seating car (Apümh 121); an SBB RIC design dining car (WRm) supplemented the train. Initially, the dining car still ran in its red paint scheme, but it was soon painted in the TEE scheme. Starting with the summer schedule for 1971 the pair of trains ran as TEE 66/67. A class 210 gas turbine locomotive pulled the "Bavaria" in the non-electrified DB section Munich - Kempten - Lindau. Between Lindau and St. Margarethen the venerable ÖBB class 1180 electric locomotives with side rods initially reached TEE status until the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) powered the "Bavaria" all the way between Lindau and Zürich with class Re 4/4 II locomotives in order to save the change of locomotives in St. Margarethen. Due to the wide zig-zag of the catenary wires on the short electrified DB section and on the Austrian part of the route, the Swiss used locomotives with the road numbers 11196 to 11201 which had been equipped with a pantograph with a wider contact strip for the cross border traffic to Lindau. Starting in the summer of 1972, the Re 4/4 I units in TEE colors with road numbers 10033 and 10034 became the motive power for the "Bavaria" out of Lindau. These locomotives also have a pantograph with a DB/ÖBB contact strip for the section of the route Lindau - St. Margarethen. On May 21, 1977 the "Bavaria" ran for the last time as a TEE. It was replaced with the start of the summer schedule for 1977 by the two-class express train pair D 266/D 267. The "Bavaria" experienced a new promotion - this time to EuroCity status - with the schedule change for 1987/88. Starting on May 24, 1987, it ran for the next 15 years as EC 98/99. This name with its rich tradition disappeared on December 14, 2002 when this pair of trains was discontinued.

This TEE train set can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 21238.

26558 - "Steel Pipe" Heavy Freight Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 750.00
Goes with: 46921
Steel Pipe Heavy Freight Train Set

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
TELEX coupler on the rear X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Direct control X X
Air pump / compressor X
Sound of the grate being emptied X
Letting off steam / air X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) unit train for bulk freight. Class 44 coal-fired heavy freight steam locomotive with Witte smoke deflectors. Type Kbs stake cars, loaded with steel pipe.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, a Telex coupler on the tender, and extensive sound functions. The motor is built into the locomotive boiler. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has an articulated frame to enable the unit to negotiate sharp curves. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. A 7226 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. There is an adjustable close coupling between the locomotive and the tender. There is an NEM coupler pocket on the front of the locomotive. Piston rod protection sleeves are included that can be installed on the locomotive. 10 type Kbs stake cars with different car numbers and different lettering come with the train. They are loaded with steel pipe. Total length over the buffers approximately 180 cm / 70-7/8".

Highlights:

Impressive unit train with 10 cars.
"Jumbo" steam locomotive with realistic sound.

One-time series.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 21237. 3 additional stake cars are available as a set under item no. 46921.

26559 - Branch Line Bavarian Era III Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Bavarian branch line train as it looked in early Era III around 1953. The train consists of the class 98.3 ("Glaskasten" / "Glass Box"), 1 type G10 Kassel freight car, 1 mail car, and 1 type LC local railroad car, all painted and lettered for the German Federal Railroad (DB).

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder. It has controlled propulsion with a miniature can motor in the boiler. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The train has a type G10 Kassel freight car, 1 mail car, and 1 type LC local railroad car, all painted and lettered for the German Federal Railroad (DB). Total length over the buffers 44.5 cm / 17-1/2".

26560 - "Stahlzug" (Steel Train) Freight Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 502.00
Stahlzug (Steel Train) Freight Train Set

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) "Ludmilla" class 232 heavy diesel locomotive and 5 type Sahmms 709 six-axle heavy duty flat cars.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal. It has an mfx digital decoder, a special can motor with a flywheel, and controllable sound functions. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. All of the flat cars come loaded with coils of steel and have appropriate load restraints. The cars have different car numbers. Total length over the buffers 117.4 cm / 46-1/4".

Highlights:

mfx decoder with controllable sound functions.
Version with rectangular buffers.
Freight load made of real metal.

One-time series.

This train set can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 21347.

26562 - NS (Netherlands) Dutch Museum Freight Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 502.00

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
Air pump / compressor X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X
Bell X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: Veluwsche Stoomtrein MIJ, Netherlands, class 64 steam locomotive. One each type Gbs boxcar, one type Ucs 383 spherical container car, and one type Zes 810 tank car, all painted and lettered for the Veluwsche Stoomtrein Museum Railroad. The train looks as it currently does in real life.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. It also has a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. Brake hose and piston rod protection sleeves are included and can be installed on the locomotive. The frame for the spherical container car is partially open. Total length over the buffers 51.2 cm / 20-1/8".

Highlights:

Dutch museum train as it currently looks.
Dutch museum train as it currently looks.
Extensive operations and sound functions that can be controlled.

One-time series.

26564 - "Class 24 + Rebuild Cars" Passenger Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 301.00
Class 24 + Rebuild Cars Passenger Train Set

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 24 general-purpose locomotive with Wagner smoke deflectors. 1 type AB3yge, 1st/2nd class, and type B3yge, 2nd class, pair of Umbauwagen cars, and 1 type B4yge Umbauwagen car, 2nd class.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal and has a digital decoder, a special can motor, and a smoke generator contact. All axles powered. 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 LEDs. A 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. All of the cars have interior details. The pair of Umbauwagen cars is permanently coupled together. Total length over the buffers 72.3 cm / 28-1/2".

Highlights:

Typical Era III train composition.
Locomotive comes with a digital decoder and a smoke generator contact.

One-time series.

26565 - "Opel" Train set w/Diesel locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 162.00
Opel Train set w/Diesel locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Class DHG 500 diesel switch engine, painted and lettered for Adam Opel AG, Bochum plant, used on the German Federal Railroad (DB). 1 type El-u 061 gondola and 1 type Klm 505 low side car, painted and lettered for the German Federal Railroad (DB), as well as 1 tank car lettered for Adam Opel AG (used on the DB).

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 1 axle powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has coupler hooks. The train has 1 gondola, 1 low side car loaded with a model Opel automobile and 1 tank car. Automobile tires are included as a load for the gondola. Total length over the buffers 35.7 cm / 14".

Highlights:

The DHG 500 is new tooling.
Model automobile and automobile tires included with the train create all kinds o

One-time series.

29163 - Freight Train Starter Set

Pre-order price: $ 169.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 89.3 tank locomotive. German Federal Railroad (DB) type El-u 061 gondola and a privately owned type Ichus-u 377 refrigerator car (used on the DB).

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder. 1 axle powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has coupler hooks. 1 each gondola and refrigerator car. The cars come with Relex couplers. Train length 33.8 cm / 13-5/16". Contents: 12 no. 24130 curved track, 2 no. 24172 straight track, 1 no. 24188 straight track, 1 no. 24089 base station, a 230 volt / 36 VA plug-in wall transformer, and a wireless infrared controller. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program.

Highlights:

Digital infrared controller for control of up to 4 trains.
Easy movement around the layout with the wireless infrared controller.
Expandable C Track layout.

Comment: My Start with Märklin. The classic steam powered train operations were still indispensable as motive power on the German Federal Railroad well into the Seventies. 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 Märklin" 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 can be used to expand this train set.

29500 - Mega-Digital Start set w/2 Trains, Central Station, track, transformer

Pre-order price: $ 2,579.00

Digital Functions for: Class E 50 Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Blower motors X X X
Direct control X X X

Digital Functions for: Class 50 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
Whistle for switching maneuver X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) freight train and passenger train. Class E 50 electric locomotive and class 50 steam locomotive with a tender. Freight train baggage car, low side car with a tarp, type BT 10 container transport car, Rotary side dump car, and a pressure gas tank car. 2 pairs of "Umbauwagen" / "Rebuild Cars": 1 pair with 1st/2nd class and a baggage area and 1 pair with 2nd class.

Model: The electric locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed controllable sound functions. The steam locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. Both locomotives have controlled high-efficiency propulsion. Traction tires. The headlights on the locomotives change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. Total length for the freight train: 87.5 cm / 34-7/16". Total length for the passenger train: 87.7 cm / 34-1/2". Contents: Large C Track layout with 47 sections of track and 2 wide radius turnouts with electric turnout mechanisms and decoders. Central Station. 60 VA transformer for supplying power to the Central Station and accessories. Hardware for connections is included. Extensive instructions for setup and for operation are also included.

Highlights:

Complete digital railroad: 2 trains, large track layout, and a Central Station
C Track layout with wide radius curves, 11.40 meters / 37 feet 5 inches of track

A special series for the anniversary "175 Years of Railroading in Germany ".

This starter set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and with the entire C Track program.

29539 - Large Freight Train Starter Set w/New Mobile Station

Pre-order price: $ 509.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 81 steam locomotive and 5 freight cars.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal and comes with a digital decoder and a special can motor. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. 1 boxcar, 1 stake car, 1 gondola, 1 tank car, and 1 beer car. All of the cars have Relex couplers. Train length 72.7 cm / 28-5/8". Contents: 12 no. 24130 curved track, 8 no. 24188 straight track, 7 no. 24172 straight track, 2 no. 24224 curved track, 1 pair of 24611 and 24612 turnouts. The turnouts come with turnout decoders and turnout mechanisms already installed. Track connector box. 230 volt / 36 VA plug-in wall transformer. Mobile Station with a locomotive card. An illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set is included. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program.

Highlights:

New Mobile Station with a pre-programmed locomotive card.
The turnouts are already converted digitally for control from the Mobile Station
Typical Era III train composition.

29791 - ICE Train Starter Set w/New Mobile Station

Pre-order price: $ 509.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Horn X X X
Station announcement(s) X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 402 InterCity Express. Four-car train set: powered end car, open seating car, 1st class, BordRestaurant dining car and a cab control car, 2nd class.

Model: The powered end car has a digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has a special can motor. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally in the powered end car (they are on constantly in the cab control car). The pantographs work mechanically but have no electrical connections. Train length 102.7 cm / 40-7/16". Contents: 14 no. 24130 curved track, 9 no. 24188 straight track, 9 no. 24172 straight track, and 1 pair of 24671 and 24672 curved turnouts. The turnouts come with turnout decoders and turnout mechanisms already installed. Track connector box. 230 volt / 36 VA plug-in wall transformer. Mobile Station with a locomotive card. An illustrated instruction manual with all sorts of tips and ideas for setting up the starter set is included. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program.

Highlights:

New Mobile Station with a pre-programmed locomotive card.
The turnouts are already converted digitally for control from the Mobile Station
Horn and station announcement sound effects included.

29814 - Mega-Digital Start set w/2 Trains, Central Station, track, transformer

Pre-order price: $ 2,695.00

Digital Functions for: Ae 6/6 Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Blower motors X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Main Relay X X
Brake Compressor X X

Digital Functions for: Ae 8/14 Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Station Announcement(s) - Swiss X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) freight train and passenger train. Class Ae 8/14 electric locomotive. Class Ae 6/6 electric locomotive. Type J3 boxcar, type K3 boxcar, pair of type O flat cars with load cradles, type F "peaked roof" boxcar, and a type M5 stake car. 3 lightweight steel cars: type A with 3 compartments, 1st class, type B with 2 compartments, 2nd class, and type B with 3 compartments, 2nd class.

Model: The Ae 8/14 electric locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. The Ae 6/6 electric locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. The locomotives have controlled high-efficiency propulsion. Traction tires. The headlights / marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. and different operating sounds, as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled. Total length of the freight train 115.4 cm / 45-7/16". The passenger cars are ready for installation of the 7319 current-conducting coupling or the 72020/72021 current-conducting coupler, the 73405 pickup shoe / ground spring power pickup set, and the 73400 or 73401 lighting kit (2 per car). Total length for the passenger train 99.5 cm / 39-3/16". Contents: Large C Track layout with 47 sections of track and 2 wide radius turnouts with electric turnout mechanisms and decoders. Central Station. 60 VA transformer for supplying power to the Central Station and accessories. Hardware for connections is included. Extensive instructions for setup and for operation are also included.

Highlights:

Complete digital railroad: 2 trains, large track layout, and a Central Station
C Track layout with wide radius curves, 11.40 meters / 37 feet 5 inches of track

One-time series.

This starter set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and with the entire C Track program.

30210 - DB Class V200.0 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 247.00
Goes with: 796

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 200.0 heavy diesel hydraulic locomotive. "Old red" original paint scheme of the first regular production units. The locomotive looks as it did at the end of the Fifties.

Model: This is a reproduction of a Märklin classic on the basis of item no. 3021. The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive body and frame are constructed of metal. The locomotive has "DEUTSCHE BUNDESBAHN", the road number, the item number, the Märklin name, and the Märklin emblem cast in relief on the body. Coupler hooks with the pre-uncoupler are at both ends of the locomotive. Length over the buffers 21.0 cm / 8-1/4".

Highlights:

75 years of Märklin H0.
Reproduction of a Märklin classic.
The right locomotive for the "Tin-Plate" passenger cars in the 00796 display.

One-time series.

This class V 200 diesel locomotive is the right locomotive for an international passenger train, which can be assembled with the "Tin-Plate" passenger cars from the 00796 display.

36140 - K.W.St.E. (Wurttemberg) Steam Tank locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 85.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Direct control X X X

Prototype: Royal Württemberg State Railways (K.W.St.E.) class T3 tank locomotive.

Model: Newly designed, affordable beginner's model.

Highlights:

Built-in digital decoder.
Newly designed, affordable beginner's model.

Comment: Nimble Branch Line Motive Power. Tank locomotives are designed to use little fuel and be able to travel in both directions without the need to be turned on a turntable on routes with little traffic. Such maneuverable, general-purpose units were particularly indispensable in the past for commuter traffic on short routes and for switching work. In addition, another objective of their design was the simplest possible servicing with low expenditures for maintenance and repair. A lot of these units were often kept in a smart provincial railroad paint scheme and survived on privately owned and industrial railroads. Some locomotives also survived due to the efforts of railroad fans, some of them up to the present time. Hence, such endearing old-timers are now part of the motive power roster of many railroad museums.

36424 - DB AG Class 232 "Ludmilla" Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 247.00
Goes with: 43502 43503
DB AG Class 232 Ludmilla Diesel Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 232 "Ludmilla" in the original DR (East German State Railroad) paint scheme. The locomotive looks as it did in 1994, after the formation of the DB AG.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal, has an mfx digital decoder, a special can motor with a flywheel, and sound functions that can be controlled. 4 axles powered. 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 LEDs. Length over the buffers 23.9 cm / 9-3/8".

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
mfx decoder with controllable sound functions.
Version with rectangular buffers.

Comment: The Class 232 - Ludmilla in Germany. In contrast to the West, where electric motive power was favored, most of the East went with diesel locomotives in order to replace uneconomical steam operations. A new large diesel locomotive family, including the present German Railroad, Inc. class 232, was purchased from Russia for the German State Railroad of East Germany in an agreement with RGW between 1972 and 1982 in several production runs. This immense, six-axle, almost 21 meter / 69 foot long diesel electric locomotive with its 6 traction motors has a continuous rating of up to 2,940 kilowatts / 3,943 horsepower, depending on the production run, and a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h / 88 mph. In East Germany these locomotives were used for both freight trains and express passenger trains, as long as the locomotives had train heating equipment. The latter were not installed on all locomotives due to delivery difficulties at the Soviet builder in Woroschilowgrad. The great weight of these locomotives and their axle load of 20 metric tons did not allow them to be used everywhere, and the East German State Railroad had to resort to the classes 118 and 119, depending on the condition of the roadbed for the route in question. The East German State Railroad personnel gave this Russian locomotive the name "Ludmilla", which apparently started at the maintenance facility in Leipzig and is still used with affection today for this locomotive family. A quantity of 709 units of the class 132, the later class 232, were built and were acquired by the DB AG due to the train heating equipment installed on them. They are still in use in many locations while the other production runs have already been retired or sold. Several locomotives were also given a thorough overhaul and new motors. They currently represent the new classes 233, 234, and 241, and provide service together with the Russian class 232 Ludmillas on the German railroad.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22072.

36500 - DHG 500 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 100.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Class DHG 500 diesel switch engine, painted and lettered for the Vopak Dupeg Terminal Hamburg, Inc., Hamburg-Neuhof, Germany. The locomotive looks as it currently does in real life.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 1 axle powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has coupler hooks. Length over the buffers 11.2 cm / 3/8".

Highlights:

The DHG 500 is new tooling.
Built-in digital decoder.

36605 - SBB Class 185.5 "Crossrail" Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 147.00
SBB Class 185.5 Crossrail Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Class 185.5 electric locomotive, painted and lettered for the Swiss firm Crossrail. Dual system locomotive with 4 pantographs, built by Bombardier as regular production locomotive from the TRAXX program of locomotives.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with many cast-on details. It has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 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 LEDs. The locomotive has 4 mechanically working pantographs (not wired for catenary operation). Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-9/16".

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
Detailed, affordable beginner's model.

One-time series.

36606 - SBB Class 482 "cargo" Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 147.00
SBB Class 482 cargo Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class 482 general-purpose locomotive, used for the freight area SBB Cargo. Dual system locomotive with 4 pantographs, built by Bombardier as regular production locomotive from the TRAXX program of locomotives.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with many cast-on details. It has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 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 LEDs. The locomotive has 4 mechanically working pantographs (not wired for catenary operation). Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-9/16".

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
Detailed, affordable beginner's model.

36651 - HVLE Class 185 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 147.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Havelland Railroad LLC (HVLE), Berlin, Germany, class 285 diesel electric locomotive. Built by Bombardier as regular production locomotive from the TRAXX program of locomotives.

Model: The locomotive is constructed of metal with many cast-on details. It has a digital decoder and a special can motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 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 LEDs. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-9/16".

Highlights:

Locomotive constructed of metal.
Detailed, affordable beginner's model.

36740 - DB Class 74 Steam locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 139.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 74 tank locomotive.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special can motor with a flywheel. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has triple headlights that change with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. It also has many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 12.7 cm / 5".

Highlights:

Built-in digital decoder
Detailed, affordable beginner's model.

36744 - NS (Netherlands) Serie 5906 Steam Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 139.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Dutch State Railways (NS) class 5906. The German State Railroad Company road no. 74 924 was used in the Netherlands as road no. 5906. The locomotive looks as it did in 1946/1947.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special can motor with a flywheel. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has dual headlights that change with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. It also has many separately applied details. Length over the buffers 12.7 cm / 5".

Highlights:

Built-in digital decoder
Detailed, affordable beginner's model.

37010 - DB AG Class 110.3 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 340.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Station announcement(s) X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 110.3. Express locomotive with aerodynamic ends, the so-called "Pants Crease" look. Rebuilt version with rectangular Klatte ventilation grills, rectangular engine room windows, without a continuous rain gutter, without skirting and buffer cladding. The locomotive looks as it currently does in real life, around 2007.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. The engineer's cabs have interior details and a separately applied control wheel. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16".

Highlights:

Rebuilt version with Klatte ventilation grills.
Rectangular engine room windows.
Without a continuous rain gutter.
Without skirting and buffer cladding.

Passenger cars to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item nos. 43801, 43811, and 43830.

37044 - SBB Serie R3 4/4 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Station Announcement(s) - Swiss X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class Re 4/4 I electric locomotive. Second production run in a basic green paint scheme. The locomotive looks at it did around 1988.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel. All 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. It also has separately applied metal grab irons. The Swiss headlight code (triple headlights, white marker light) changes over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. All of the lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. Brake hoses are included that can be installed on the locomotive. Length over the buffers 17.1 cm / 6-3/4".

Highlights:

Second production run, without doors at the ends and walkover plates.
Completely new locomotive body, constructed mostly of metal.
Cab lights at both ends that can be turned off separately in digital operation.

The class Re 4/4 I is the appropriate locomotive for the Swiss Era IV lightweight steel cars.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22244.

37084 - BR 10 "Toy Fair" Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 629.00
BR 10 Toy Fair Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Digital Functions
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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
Running gear lights X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Letting off steam / air X X

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 Märklin Systems. Additional sound functions can be controlled with Märklin Systems. Length over the buffers 30.5 cm / 12".

Highlights:

Locomotive chiefly constructed of metal.
mfx decoder. Many operating and sound functions that can be controlled.
Prototypical reproduction of the locomotive with oil firing and an oil tender.
Drawbar between the locomotive and tender, with a guide mechanism.

Special "2010 Toy Fair" Locomotive. Very limited availability; orders must be placed by February 6, 2010.

37104 - DB Class 01.10 "Karl Bellingrodt" Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 541.00
DB Class 01.10 Karl Bellingrodt Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Digital Functions
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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
Running gear lights X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Letting off steam / air X
Sound of coal being shoveled X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 01.10 express steam locomotive with a coal tender. Non-streamlined rebuilt version with a new, high performance boiler, Witte smoke deflectors, high sand domes, and silver boiler bands. Road no. 01 1001. The locomotive looks as it did around 1954/55.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive is constructed chiefly of metal. A 7226 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator, which can be installed in the locomotive, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The running gear lights can also be controlled digitally. There is a close coupler with an NEM coupler pocket on the tender. Piston rod protector sleeves are included. Length over the buffers 28.1 cm / 11-1/16".

Highlights:

Carl Bellingrodt Edition 5".
Suitable collector's display case included for each model in this edition.
mfx decoder with sound functions.

One-time edition in a limited series (Model 5 of 5, the last in the series).

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. Märklin has been carrying out plans for 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 has been produced as a limited series in exquisite detailing and with premium technical features. Each of these models is 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 allows 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. In the second half of the Thirties the demand increased greatly for fast locomotives for the DRG's network of long distance and regular express trains. The existing class 01 and 03 two-cylinder standard design locomotives were only partially suitable for the planned express service. After the good results with the partially and fully streamlined experimental locomotives with road numbers 03 154 and 03 193, the DRG decided to have a three-cylinder streamlined Pacific with a maximum speed of 150 km/h / 94 mph developed out of the two-cylinder class 01. The production of 1,000 steam locomotives was then planned as part of a truly gigantic procurement program for 1939. Part of this program was the purchase of 205 units of the new 4-6-2 streamlined locomotive with three-cylinder running gear as the class 01.10. BMAG (formerly Schwartzkopff) in Berlin was given the contract to design and build the new locomotive. The prototype locomotive, road no. 01 1001, was ready in July of 1939; by the fall of 1940 another 54 units had followed it. World War II excluded further production. These units initially were assigned to Berlin, Bebra, Dresden, Erfurt, Frankfurt (Oder), Halle, Hamburg-Altona, Hannover, Leipzig, Munich, and Würzburg as well as Braunschweig, Breslau, and Kattowitz starting in 1942/43. The start of World War II not only led to the cancellation of additional class 01.10 unit, it also soon led to drastic cuts in express train service. This meant that another area of intended use was withdrawn for the 55 units of the new super Pacific delivered by September of 1940. In addition, the streamlining soon caused enormous problems (among other things, poor cooling) so that it had to be removed in the lower part of the running gear. After the war all 55 units were in the West Zone again, where they were put back into operation by July of 1950 (the exception being road no. 01 1067, retired on July 7, 1948). They were put back into operation without the streamlining however. All of the locomotives were equipped from the end of 1953 to the end of 1956 with new, welded high-performance boilers with combustion chambers after the original boilers exhibited material fatigue. From 1956 to 1958, 34 units were converted to main firing with oil, whereby these locomotives became the most powerful express train steam locomotives on the DB (with the exception of the class 10). From 1968 on the remaining units were designated as the class 011; the oil-fired locomotives ran as the class 012. After being assigned to Bebra, Hagen-Eckesey, Offenburg, Kassel, Osnabrück, and Hamburg-Altona, the remaining units were gradually gathered together starting in 1967 in Rheine (Westphalia). There they pulled passenger trains until May 31, 1975 on the main line to Norddeich Mole. Ten units of the class 01.10 remain preserved in museums or as operational units. Road no. 01 1102 was overhauled in 1996 and made operational again. It has new streamlining to remind people of the original look of the locomotives. Road no. 01 1075 preserved in the Netherlands was converted back to coal firing. Road numbers 01 1066 (Ulm Railroad Enthusiasts) and 01 1100 (DB) represent the class as they last looked on the DB.

Suitable collector's display case made of wood and glass, on the back panel of the case a reproduction of a prototype photograph from the master.

37116 - DRG Class 18.1 Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 502.00
Goes with: 42762 42763

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

Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG) class 18.1 express locomotive. Former Württemberg class C.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. It also has a powerful motor with a bell-shaped armature, in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs; they will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The tender is constructed of metal. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender. Length over the buffers 23.7 cm / 9-5/16".

One-time series.

Express train passenger cars to go with the class 18.1 are available under item nos. 42762 and 42763. The train can be further lengthened to a 9 car train with Trix item no. 23395, after changing the wheel sets.

37211 - DB Class V140 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Operating sounds X X X
Bell X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Rear Headlights off X X
Locomotive whistle X X
Front Headlights off X X
Letting off steam / air X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 140 001. 2-6-2 wheel arrangement, the first diesel hydraulic road engine with a high level of performance. Built in 1935 for the German State Railroad Company (DRG). Use: Medium passenger and freight trains on main and branch lines.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. The locomotive has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered through side rods. Traction tires. The headlights and red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 16.5 cm / 6-1/2".

Road no. V 140 001 was the first hydraulic diesel locomotive with a performance of over 1,000 kilowatts / 1,341 horsepower.

37257 - G.Bad.Sts.B. "Kittel" Steam Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 263.00
G.Bad.Sts.B. Kittel Steam Locomotive

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Grand Ducal Baden State Railroad (G. Bad. Sts. B.) class CidT "Kittel" design steam powered rail car. The unit looks as it did in 1915. Version in the original paint scheme of "bottle green".

Model: The powered rail car has an mfx digital decoder. It also has a controlled, miniature can motor. The frame is constructed of die-cast metal. 2 axles powered. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. The car has an NEM coupler pocket. It also has many separately applied details. There is a completely free view through the engineer's area, and there is a reproduction of the boiler. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 13.0 cm / 5-1/8".

Highlights:

Tooling change: version with open buffers.

Comment: In the last decade of the 19th century the Württemberg State Railways (K.W.St.E.), known for its thrift, gave serious thought to rationalizing operations on branch lines and during off-peak hours. In November of 1895, it order a first steam powered rail car (DW 1) from the firm Societ‚ Serpollet in Paris. A special feature of this two-axle unit was the Serpollet boiler, which allowed particularly economical one-man operation. This boiler consisted of a system of tubes, which were installed a fireproof cabinet. Six additional units with Serpollet boilers (DW 2-7) were delivered between 1899 and 1903 by the firm Maschinenfabrik Esslingen (ME). However, the operating results were not satisfactory due to the poor steaming qualities of the cars. A new boiler development by Maschinenfabrik Esslingen under the direction of the chief designer Kittel in 1904 resulted in a critical improvement. The Kittel boiler was a vertical evaporative tube boiler with a corrugated flue fire box. A large super heater was located above the boiler, which now provided sufficient performance. Between 1905 and 1909 Maschinenfabrik Esslingen (ME) delivered nine steam powered rail cars (DW 8-14, 16, 17) with Kittel boilers to the K.W.St.E. Between 1904 and 1908 the Serpollet cars, road nos. DW 1-7, were equipped with Kittel boilers; road no. DW 1 also acquired a new road number, DW 15. The Baden State Railroad bought eight similar units in 1914/15 with the road numbers 1000-1007. They differed in several details from the Württemberg cars: symmetrical boiler location on the center axle, a larger wheel base of 5.5 meters / 18 feet, a different window arrangement, entry steps on the front with step housings, a lower coal bunker, and a larger fuel capacity. All of the Baden, but only a few of the Württemberg cars, were taken over by the DRG. When these units were given new road numbers in 1930, there were still 14 on the roster, and they were assigned the numbers DT 1-14. Thirteen powered rail cars survived World War II. Nine remained in the West Zone; of them seven were retired over the course of 1949. In 1950, the German Federal Railroad still had two units on its roster: road no. DT 1 (former no. 1000) and road no. DT 8 (former no. 1007). The latter lingered on tenaciously and was even used in shuttle service until the end of 1953 on the Baden route Müllheim - Neuenburg. It was stored on January 2, 1954 and retired on March 3, 1954. Road nos. DT 2, 3, and 9 (former nos. 1001, 1002, and DW 15) remained after 1945 on the French State Railways. The first two units were in use there until 1956 with the road numbers XDR 10.102 and 10.103 in Mulhouse as personnel powered rail cars. The former road no. DT 6 (former no. 1005) came in 1949 to the roster of the DR (East Germany) after the nationalization of the Oderbruch Railroad as road no. DT 151; however it remained in storage and was scrapped in November of 1957 in Frankfurt/Oder. One Kittel powered rail car delivered in Switzerland is preserved there in operational condition. In operation the Kittel steam powered rail cars turned in excellent results. Their quiet running and their ability to accelerate were praised above all else. In test runs they even reached speeds of 70 km/h / 44 mph. The performance qualities of these small powered rail cars were demonstrated on grades of 1% that were negotiated at a speed of 25 km/h / 16 mph with two passenger cars in tow and 150 passengers on board.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22046.

37283 - DB Class V 188 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 502.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Brake Compressor X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 188 double unit diesel electric locomotive. Version in a crimson red paint scheme. The locomotive looks as it did at the beginning of the Sixties.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. Both locomotives have a motor. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights and the dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs, and the marker lights are maintenance-free red LEDs. There is a special close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotives. Length over the buffers 25.8 cm / 10-1/8".

Highlights:

Double locomotive with 2 motors.
Realistic diesel locomotive sound.

One-time series.

Comment: The class V 188 double locomotives (from 1968 on: class 288) enriched the motive power roster of the German Federal Railroad as exotic diesel electric units with a remarkable past. In 1939, Krupp had a contract to build two super cannons, which were the largest artillery cannons ever built: the railroad cannons "Dora" and "Schwerer Gustav 2" ("Heavy Gustaf 2") with an 80 cm / 31-1/2" caliber and a range of up to 47 km / 29 miles. In 1941, this contract was supplemented by another, somewhat smaller cannon with the name "Langer Gustav" ("Long Gustav"). Three trains were required to bring a giant cannon with a weight of around 1,350 metric tons to its emplacement. The Germany army ordered six double locomotives with diesel electric power transmission from Krupp to haul the train and to provide electrical power for setup and use of the immense cannons. Each type D 311 locomotive unit consisted of two close-coupled halves with rigid frames and four wheel sets. Each half had a 940 hp PS starker, turbo-charged six-cylinder series motor from MAN. This unit drove a DC generator, which in turn powered the four traction motors suspended from the axles. The electrical equipment for the locomotives came from the Siemens-Schuckert plant in Berlin. Engineer's cabs were only present on the outer ends of the "Twin Locomotives". The first two double locomotives, road nos. D 311.01A/B and 02A/B, were delivered in October of 1941; two more followed in August of 1942. It was not possible to build the last two unit as well as the third cannon, since Krupp's production facilities had been largely destroyed by air attacks. The first, totally oversized cannon built, "Dora" was only used once on the front at Sevastopol and was blown up in 1945 along with its sister cannon. Three of the four double locomotives did survive the war, and two of them were overhauled at Krauss-Maffei between 1948 and 1951. The DB assigned them the road numbers V 188 001a/b (former D 311.03A/B), V 188 002a/b (former D 133.04A/B), and V 188 003a/b (former D 311.02A/B). The last unit mentioned was not overhauled but was kept a long time for spare parts. The two overhauled locomotives were initially assigned to the Aschaffenburg District and were used there for pusher service on the Spessart grade between Laufach and Heigenbrücken. Starting in 1953 they were used somewhat less successfully to haul freight trains to Schweinfurt, Bamberg, and Dillenburg. The old MAN motors increasingly caused problems. The two locomotives were therefore equipped with new 1,000 hp (later 1,100 hp) Maybach motors by 1957/58 as well as new gear drives from Gmeinder. After that they worked excellently and were used by the end of 1958 in the Aschaffenburg District, then in the Gemünden District, and from 1967/68 on in the Bamberg District in heavy freight service. After sustaining great damages the two war veterans had to be retired on September 25, 1969 (288 001) and on June 15, 1972 (288 002) as part of the general program to rationalize the motive power. Later they were scrapped.

37307 - SJ (Sweden) Class 141 Electric Locomotive "Hectorail"

Pre-order price: $ 301.00
Goes with: 47723

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Long distance headlights X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Class Litt. 141 powerful express locomotive painted and lettered for the Swedish privately owned railroad firm Hectorrail. Built in 1997 by SGP, ELIN, and Siemens as a series of 3 prototypes. Road no. 141.003-4 "Starling". The locomotive looks as it currently looks in real life.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder. It also has a can motor with a 5-pole, skewed armature and a flywheel, centrally mounted. All 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The locomotive frame is constructed of die-cast metal. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The locomotive has separately applied grab irons and many other details. It also has detailed roof equipment. The engineer's cabs have interior details and a figure of a locomotive engineer in the front cab. The couplers can be replaced by closed end skirts. Brake hoses that can be installed on the locomotive are included. Length over the buffers 22.2 cm / 8-3/4".

Highlights:

Can motor with a 5-pole skewed armature and a flywheel.
Long distance lights can be turned on and off.
Lights the end of Cab 2 and 1 can each be turned off separately.
Maintenance-free, warm white LEDs for lights.

One-time series.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22643.

37320 - SBB "Re 10/10" Double Locomotive Set

Pre-order price: $ 734.00
SBB Re 10/10 Double Locomotive Set

Digital Functions for: Re 4/4 II Electric Locmotive

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Digital Functions for: Re 6/6 Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Blower motors X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Re 10/10 double multiple unit locomotive consist, one each class Re 6/6 electric locomotive with the city coat-of-arms for "Bischofszell" and a class Re 4/4 II electric locomotive. Used mainly on the Gotthard route for long, heavy freight trains. The locomotives look as they did around 1980.

Model: Both locomotives have mfx digital decoders, and the Re 6/6 also has a sound generator. Both locomotives have controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered on each locomotive. Traction tires. The headlights change over with the direction of travel, have the Swiss headlight / marker light code (triple headlights / 1 white maker light), will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The lighting is maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. The locomotives have separately applied metal grab irons. The couplers can be replaced by detailed end skirting. Minimum radius for operation 360 mm / 14-3/16". Total length over the buffers 39.4 cm / 15-1/2".

Highlights:

New tooling for the class Re 6/6.
Metal frame and body.
mfx decoder with sound functions that can be controlled digitally.
Impressive, prototypical double unit consist.

Comment: The Re 10/10 - Double Pack on the Gotthard. Transporting freight over the Gotthard route has always represented on of the greatest challenges to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). One of the most remarkable solutions in recent years has been the introduction of the Re 10/10 double unit motive power consist. This is not an immense locomotive but the use of a Re 6/6 and a Re 4/4 II or Re 4/4 III in pairs. Such a tandem motive power combination transports the maximum train load of 1,300 metric tons over the 2.6k% grades on the Gotthard route. An additional pusher locomotive must be used for trains up to 1,600 metric tons, since otherwise the coupling hooks on the train's cars would no longer stand the load. The two locomotives are controlled from the engineer's cab at the front by means of multiple unit control systems. The main area of use for this power package is the Gotthard route, but it is also employed on other steeply graded routes in the Swiss Confederation.

Available starting in 2010.

37321 - SBB Class Re 620 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 402.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Long distance headlights X X X
Blower motors X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class Re 620. Version in the fire red / ultramarine blue basic paint scheme for SBB Cargo, with the coat-of-arms for the city of "Auvernier". Rebuilt version with rectangular headlights. The locomotive looks as it currently does in real life

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and a sound generator. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights change over with the direction of travel, have the Swiss headlight / marker light code (triple headlights / 1 white maker light), will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The lighting is maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. The couplers can be replaced by detailed end skirting. Minimum radius for operation 360 mm / 14-3/16". Total length over the buffers 22.2 cm / 8-3/4".

Highlights:

New tooling for the class Re 620.
Metal frame and body.
Sound functions that can be controlled digitally.

Comment: The Re 6/6 - 3 Trucks on the Gotthard. The beginning of the Seventies marked the end of the legendary class Ae 6/6 on the Gotthard route. The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) therefore had the firms SLM Winterthur, BBC Baden, and SAAS GenŠve develop a successor design: the class Re 6/6. The difficult conditions on the Gotthard required a locomotive with 6 powered axles. In order to keep wear to a minimum, the designers for the project decided against two trucks such as for the Ae 6/6. Instead, they went with three trucks, with the middle one having a great deal of side play. The trucks are linked with each other with elastic transverse couplings to guarantee optimum operation on curves. Four prototypes of the Re 6/6 were initially built, of which two were equipped with divided locomotive bodies that move vertically thus adapting to conditions in an optimal manner. Test runs showed that this was not necessary for the regular production locomotive and all 85 regular units built from 1975 to 1980 were equipped with a one piece locomotive body. The engineer's cabs on the Re 6/6 borrowed heavily from the design for the Re 4/4 II as did the electrical equipment for the transformers, of which the Re 6/6 has two. These locomotives are 19,310 mm / 63 feet 4-3/16 inches long, weigh 120 metric tons, and have a maximum speed of 140 km/h / 87 mph; their performance is 7,850 kilowatts / 10,527 horsepower. One particular technical feature is the locomotives' acceleration under optimal conditions: from 0 to 100 km/h / 63 mph in 5.8 seconds. The Re 6/6 locomotives have had to undergo several paint variations and overhauls. Thirty locomotives were equipped with remote radio control starting in 2000; these units are used with the designation Ref 6/6. The UIC designation for the class Re 6/6 is the class 620, which can be seen with increasing frequency on the locomotives. The 88 units still in service (one was lost to an accident in 1990) all belong to the SBB Cargo business area and haul heavy freight trains to all corners of Switzerland, also over the Gotthard route with a Re 4/4 II or Re 4/4 III in tandem motive power consists. The class Re 6/6 locomotives were even an alternative to a Re 4/4 II double motive power combination in heavy passenger service. After the modern class 460 was mainly assigned to passenger service, the impressive Re 6/6 with its three trucks once again dominates freight service on the Gotthard.

Available starting in 2010.

37360 - SBB Serie Ae 6/6 (610) Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 386.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Marker light(s) X X X
Blower motors X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Main Relay X X
Brake Compressor X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class Ae 6/6 as the class Ae 610. Version in Ausführung in the basic flame red / ultramarine blue paint scheme for SBB Cargo, with the city coat-of-arms for "Landquart". Rebuilt version with divided grab irons beneath the cab windows and an additional, diagonally mounted grab iron on the ends. New, windshield wipers attached from below on both engineer's cabs. Round headlights, rectangular buffers. The locomotive looks as it currently does in real life.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The Swiss headlight code (triple headlights / 1 white marker light) changes over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. Length over the buffers 21.0 cm / 8-1/4".

Highlights:

Rebuilt version: Altered grab irons.
New windshield wipers.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22775.

37403 - DB AG Class 140 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 340.00
Goes with: 47026

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Blower motors X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 140. Freight locomotive in the "traffic red" paint scheme. The locomotive looks as it did around 2000.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The upper headlight is a rebuilt version with a small lamp diameter. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. The engineer's cabs have interior details and a separately applied control wheel. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16".

Highlights:

5 lamps on the ends.
Without a continuous rain gutter.
Klatte ventilation grills.
Engine room windows with squared corners.

The tank cars offered in the display under item no. 00798 go well with this locomotive.

37417 - OBB (Austria) Class 1043 Electric Locomotive double-set

Pre-order price: $ 549.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Warning Sound X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: 2 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) class 1043 electric locomotives. One version in the Valousek design and one version in the classic Sweden design. The locomotives look as they did around 2001.

Model: Both locomotives have mfx digital decoders and a locomotive whistle sound. They also have controlled, high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers for each locomotive 18 cm / 7-1/8".

Highlights:

Double motive power for prototypical Alpine operations.

One-time series.

Freight cars to go with these locomotives can be found in the display under item no. 00799.

37453 - DB Class 45 Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 611.00
Goes with: 46094

Digital Functions
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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
Flickering Light in Fire Box X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Letting off steam / air X
Sound of coal being shoveled X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: German State Railroad (DRB) class 45 heavy freight locomotive.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a powerful can motor with a bell-shaped armature, built into the boiler. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The 7226 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The headlights and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has steam locomotive operating sounds and a locomotive whistle as well as acceleration and braking delay. The flickering in the fire box and other operating sounds can be controlled digitally. The tender is constructed of metal and has a close coupling connection to the locomotive. The locomotive has a reproduction of the internal cylinder. It also has numerous separately applied lines and grab irons. Length over the buffers 29.5 cm / 11-5/8".

Highlights:

Red wheel rims.
Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a can motor w/bell-shaped armature.
Light functions: headlights, fire box.
Sounds: steam sounds from 3 cylinders, whistle, brakes, air, coal, etc.

One-time series.

The class 45 locomotives were the most powerful steam locomotives ever used in Germany.

37483 - K.Bay.Sts.B. (Bavarian) "Crocodile" Class E70.2 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00
K.Bay.Sts.B. (Bavarian) Crocodile Class E70.2 Electric Locomotive

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class E 70.2 - former Royal Bavarian State Railroad (K.Bay.Sts.B.) class EG 2 x 2/2.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. It has a special can motor with a flywheel. 2 axles and a jackshaft powered. Traction tires. The locomotive frame is articulated to enable the unit to negotiate sharp curves. The trucks are mounted to pivot under the fixed hoods. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 14.3 cm / 5-5/8".

37485 - DB Class 120.0 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 363.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Engineer's cab lighting X X X
Station announcement(s) X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 120.0 express general-purpose locomotive. Pre-production version in the original paint scheme.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free LEDs. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The engineer's cab lighting, the sound effect of a whistle, and the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally. The engineer's cabs have interior details. The locomotive has separately applied grab irons. Length over the buffers 22.1 cm / 8-11/16".

Highlights:

Engineer's cab lighting included.
Locomotive whistle sound included.

Comment: The Three-Phase Current Pioneer. The class 120 marked the technological change to three-phase current propulsion. This principle promised compact motors largely free of parts that would wear out, without commutators, commutator rings, brushes, and mechanical contacts. Because a wide torque range and rpm range can be mastered with three-phase current technology, the performance specifications for this new development were broadly formulated. The class 120 was designed to pull 200 km/h or 125 mph fast InterCity trains and 5,400 metric ton freight trains and be equipped with push/pull controls and electric regenerative brakes. In 1977, the DB ordered five experimental units, which were thoroughly tested on test stands, on test runs, and in operational use. Startup, tractive effort, acceleration, running characteristics, braking power, power consumption, and stability were part of these tests. Comparison tests with other makes of locomotives as well as startup tests on the Lötschberg and Semmering grades confirmed the effectiveness of the technology. The speed record was 265 km/h or 165 mph. During the test phase, new developments were introduced, for example: microprocessors for faster monitoring and control. Components were constantly improved until all five units were technically at the same level in 1982 and were ready for regular production. During the several years of development the purchasing policy changed, however. Instead of all-round locomotives, special locomotives were once again preferred on the basis of common development platforms with many parts in common. Therefore, only the first production run of 60 units of the class 120 were purchased. The five prototypes, to which the prototype of our model also belongs, continue to be used for test purposes.

The class 120 is the first regular production three-phase current locomotive in the world. In 1984, road number 120 001-3 set a new speed record at 265 km/h / 165.6 mph.

37504 - ET 420 S-Bahn Set for Munich

Pre-order price: $ 440.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Interior lights X X X
Operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Rear Headlights off X X
Station announcement(s) X X
Front Headlights off X X
Sound of doors closing X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 420 S-Bahn powered rail car train. Original version of the Munich S-Bahn in a gravel gray / blue paint scheme. The train looks as it did around 1980.

Model: The train has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a 5-pole skewed armature motor with a flywheel, centrally mounted. Four axles on the intermediate car are powered through cardan shafts. The frame for the intermediate car is constructed of die-cast metal. The lighting is done with warm white LEDs, and it will work in conventional operation. The train has triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. The end cars have a pickup shoe changeover feature so that the pickup shoe at the front of the train is the one picking up power. Lighted destination signs along with the headlights / marker lights can be controlled digitally. There is a close coupler guide mechanism and electrical connections between the cars. The special coupling included with the train allows it to be coupled to other ET 420 units for prototypical operation. The train has factory-installed interior lighting. The bodies for the train are made of highly detailed plastic with many separately applied details such as grab irons, electrical connections, windshield wipers, antennas, whistles, and horns. The train has a multi-color interior. The ends of the train have a detailed representation of the Scharfenberg coupler (a dummy coupler). Different authentic destination signage is included with the train. Length over the couplers 77.5 cm / 30-1/2".

Highlights:

Authentic reproduction for the Munich S-Bahn service.
Bavarian station announcements included.
Factory-installed interior lighting.
Many controllable sound functions.

Comment: ET 420 - Powered Rail Cars with the Status of a Cult. The era of the ET 420 powered rail car train began in Munich in 1972 with the introduction of the S-Bahn service at the same time that the Olympic Games were taking place. In the period following this, the use of this proven, three-part design (whose middle car was designated as the class 421) was expanded to other S-Bahn networks such as Frankfurt and Stuttgart. These were modern, fast units at that time. They were to play a significant role in commuter service and made it easier for millions of commuters to get to work faster. One unit offers space for 448 passengers, of which 194 had to be content with standing room. There is no passage way between the three cars constructed of aluminum, and an ET 420 has two electrical layouts independent of each other, hence two main relays, two transformers, etc. Each car has two power trucks, i.e. all 12 axles on a train are driven by means of nose-suspended, single-axle traction motors. The 67.40 meter / 221 foot 1-9/16 inch long train has an hourly rating of 2,400 kilowatts / 3,218 horsepower and reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h / 75 mph. The ET 420 can be separated and coupled quickly and easily by means of the Scharfenberg coupler at the ends of the trains. Up to three coupled units are run in S-Bahn service and they enable the flexible use of a powered rail car train configured in this way. The large number of doors, 24 per unit, allows fast boarding and disembarking of passengers and enables short dwell times in stations. Over time, the second pantograph has been removed and on some S-Bahn networks 1st class has been eliminated to increase capacity. The ET 420 was bought in 8 production groups, which naturally differ from one another and which have different paint schemes. The Munich trains originally had a blue window band; the well-known orange / light gray paint scheme quickly spread everywhere. Today, the trains are all in the "traffic red" scheme customary for commuter service. The ET 420 opened up a new, successful chapter in commuter service in the urban areas; for many people it simply is the S-Bahn! And although it was still partially in service, one unit has already been transferred to the Nürnberg Transportation Museum to remain preserved for future generations.

37513 - SBB A3 3/6 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 278.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Station Announcement(s) - Swiss X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class Ae 3/6 II express locomotive. Dark brown basic paint scheme. The locomotive looks as it did around 1930.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles and 2 jackshafts powered. Traction tires. The Swiss headlight code (triple headlights / 1 white marker light) changes over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. Length over the buffers 16.0 cm / 6-5/16".

One-time series.

37525 - Double-set of BR EP5 and E52 Electric Locomotives

Pre-order price: $ 502.00

Digital Functions for: E 52 Electric (Brown)

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Digital Functions for: EP 5 Electric (Green)

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: 2 different versions. One as the class EP5 in the basic reddish brown paint scheme, as the locomotive looked around 1927, and one in the basic green paint scheme as the class E 52, as the locomotive looked around 1956.

Model: Both locomotives have a digital decoder. They also have controlled, high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights on both locomotives will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Both locomotives come individually packaged and marked. A master package is also included. Length over the buffers for each locomotive 19.8 cm / 7-13/16".

One-time series.

37573 - DB Class 103 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 402.00
Goes with: 43851 43858 43927 43922

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Interior lights X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Station announcement(s) X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Conductor's Whistle X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 103.1 express locomotive. Regular production unit in the crimson red / beige TEE paint scheme, with double side ventilation grills, without end skirting, with buffer cladding, and single-arm pantographs. Used in IC service. The locomotive looks it did around the mid-Eighties.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free red LEDs. The engineer's cabs have interior details. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. It also has detailed roof equipment. Length over the buffers 21.9 cm / 8-5/8".

Highlights:

Train route IC 511 "van Beethoven" from Dortmund to Munich.

The class 103.1 is the ideal motive power for the new IC express passenger cars available under item nos. 43851, 43858, 43927, and 43922.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22772.

37580 - "Glaserner Zug" BR 491 Electric Rail Car

Pre-order price: $ 371.00
Glaserner Zug BR 491 Electric Rail Car

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Interior lights X X X
Surrounding sounds X X X
Warning Sound X X X
Direct control X X X
Light function 1 X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 491 "Glass Train" electric powered observation car. Silver aluminum / Olympia blue paint scheme. The car looks as it did around 1977.

Model: The car has an mfx digital decoder and factory-installed, controllable sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 2 axles in one truck powered. Traction tires. The car has factory-installed interior lighting. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The interior lighting can be dimmed as a digital auxiliary function. The trucks have different wheelbases like the prototype. The car has built-in interior details. The panorama windows are inset. There is a double-arm pantograph and a single-arm pantograph with a double wiper on the roof. Length over the buffers 23.7 cm / 9-5/16".

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
Scale 1:87 reproduction.
Factory-installed interior lighting.
Additional announcement at the start of the excursion.

One-time series for the 75th anniversary of the "Glass Train" and also as a legendary powered rail car also for the 175th anniversary of German railroading.

Comment: At the start of the Thirties, the German State Railroad was feeling the increasing competition from cars and busses. There were therefore different attempts to improve the service to customers and to make traveling more attractive. Two electric powered observation cars were ordered from the car builder Fuchs and from AEG (electrical equipment) in order to give a stimulus to excursion traffic. These cars were intended later as exhibition units for the DRG and were known as the "Glass Trains". This cars had to satisfy special requirements for excursion traffic in the scenically very attractive Bavarian and Austrian Alps: Passengers had to be able to observe the scenery unhindered in all directions from their seats. This required the smallest possible use of opaque building materials in the window and roof area. In addition, as many parts as possible were supposed to be taken from the standard design ET 25 and ET 31 powered rail cars to keep costs down. The builders were able to fulfill these conditions: Large windows on the ends and in the diagonal parts of the roof gave a good view all around. The car bodies were constructed completely of shaped parts and sheet metal welded together and had only a single center entry on both sides of cars. The restroom was located almost at the level of the lower edge of the windows in the area of the center entry in order to have a free view from the seating area. The backs on the passenger seats could be folded over. Two traction motors suspended from the axles powered both wheel sets in the powered truck; the second truck was not powered. Also, the usual electrical equipment was arranged under the car floor according to standard design principles. The elT 1998 powered rail car (later road number ET 91 01) was still not completely finished in the electrical area but was presented at the Nürnberg exhibition "100 Years of German Railroading" from July 14 to October 13, 1935. The second powered rail car, elT 1999 (later road number ET 91 02) was delivered in September of 1935 and took part in the great vehicle parade for the 100th anniversary. Both powered rail cars then ran in special service from Munich on the electrified routes of Southern Germany and also soon to Austria. Favorite trips offered then and after World War II were the "Karwendel Excursion" or the "Great Alps Excursion". A bomb attack on Munich during the night of March 9/10, 1943 ended the short career of road number ET 91 02. It burned up completely as a result. It's sibling had been moved to Bichl and was walled in at the locomotive shed there; it survived the war undamaged and soon made itself useful again in excursion service; it was designated starting in 1968 as road number 491 001-4 in accordance with UIC rules. Its career came to an abrupt end on December 12, 1995 when it collided with a passenger train at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen station. Since then the heavily damaged "Glass Train" stands in the Augsburg yards and waits for better times.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22191.

37624 - Pennsylvania F7 "A-B-A" Diesel Locomotive Set

Pre-order price: $ 688.00
Pennsylvania F7 A-B-A Diesel Locomotive Set

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Operating sounds X X X
Bell X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Horn X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Letting off steam / air X X

Prototype: Pennsylvania Railroad General Motors EMD type F 7. Three-unit locomotive consisting of an A unit, B unit, and an A unit.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx digital decoder mfx and extensive sound functions. There is 1 motor in each A unit and a speaker in the B unit. Each A unit has 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights and lighted number boards will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The sound effects generator has diesel locomotive operating sounds. There is a permanent drawbar between the locomotive units. A snowplow is included for installation on the locomotive. Length 52 cm / 20-1/2".

37659 - OBB Class 2070 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 332.00

Prototype: Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) class 2070 "Hector" general-purpose locomotive. Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik GmbH (VSFT) diesel hydraulic model G 800 BB, developed from former MaK standard design locomotives.

Model: The locomotive comes with a digital decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. Centrally mounted, powerful can motor with a bell-shaped armature and a flywheel. 4 axles powered. 4 traction tires. The lighting is maintenance-free LED's. The headlights / marker lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled digitally with a 6021 Control Unit Märklin Systems. Metal handrails on the sides and ends. Length over the buffers 16.5 cm / 6-1/2".

Export model for Austria.

Re-release (originally produced in 2005-2006).

37674 - SNCB (Belgium) Serie 55 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Belgian State Railways (SNCB/NMBS) class 55. Former class 205. Identifying marks with special lettering ATB/PZB 90. Additional antennas on the cab roof. The locomotive looks as it did around 2007.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. 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. Length over the buffers 22.6 cm / 8-7/8".

Highlights:

Prototypical sound functions.
Additional antennas on the cab roof.

One-time series.

37675 - CFL (Luxembourg) Class 1800 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Luxembourg State Railways (CFL) class 1800 diesel locomotive, with the CFL Cargo Logo. Lettered for the 150th anniversary of railroads in Luxembourg. The locomotive looks as it currently does in real life.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. 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. Length over the buffers 22.6 cm / 8-7/8".

Highlights:

Prototypical sound functions.
Lettered for the 150th anniversary of railroads in Luxembourg.

One-time series.

37777 - Rail Zeppelin

Pre-order price: $ 309.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Interior lights X X X
Operating sounds X X X
On / off function F3 X X X
Direct control X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X

Prototype: Propeller-driven Kruckenberg Rail Zeppelin. The unit looks as it did in 1931 on the German State Railroad Company (DRG).

Model: The unit has a built-in mfx digital decoder mfx with extensive sound functions. It also has built-in interior lighting as well as dual headlights. Vehicle length approximately 28.5 cm / 11-1/4".

Highlights:

mfx digital decoder.
Motor sounds can be controlled digitally.
Built-in interior lighting.
Powered propeller on the rear of the unit can be turned on/off separately.

One-time series.

Comment: Airplane Technology on Rails - In the Twenties of the previous century, aeronautical engineer Franz Kruckenberg, born in Uetersen, Germany in 1882, had the vision of fast railroad passenger service with propeller-driven railroad cars. The plans developed by him were based on lightweight airplane technology and reached their peak on June 21, 1931 in a triumphant record run by his streamlined Rail Zeppelin. It reached 233 km/h / 146 mph, a speed record for powered railroad cars that stood for 23 years. The principle of propeller-driven railroad cars proved to be less than ideally suited during test runs. Yet, Kruckenberg laid the foundation for modern, lightweight high speed rail cars with the Rail Zeppelin and axle-powered successor designs developed by him. The Rail Zeppelin was and still remains a legend and synonym for the rapid progress in railroad technology that has reached its peak in the present with the current high speed powered rail car train technology.

37790 - SNCF (France) TGV POS 4-Piece Train Set

Pre-order price: $ 587.00
Goes with: 43420 43430 43440

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Interior lights X X X
Light function 1 X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Sound of doors closing X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Conductor's Whistle X X
Station announcement(s) X
Station Announcment(s) - French X

Prototype: French State Railways (SNCF) TGV POS (train … grande vitesse) high speed train, in the version for service between Paris and Southern Germany. 2 powered end cars, 1 transition car (R1), 1st/2nd class, 1 transition car (R8), 2nd class. The newest paint scheme. The train looks as it currently does in real life in 2009/2010.

Model: The train is a 4-part set. It has 1 powered end car (TK1) with a motor and 1 powered end car (TK2) without a motor. The train has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion in powered end car 1, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The train has factory-installed interior lighting. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. They and the interior lighting will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The third headlight for the French headlight code can be turned off separately in digital operation. The headlights and interior lighting are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free red LEDs. The train has separately applied metal grab irons. It also has inset windshield wipers. The engineer's cabs in the powered end cars have interior details. A powered end car and a transition car are permanently coupled together in pairs and have special close couplings with a guide mechanism. There is an additional guide mechanism in the Jakobs truck. The end cars have a pickup shoe changeover feature so that the pickup shoe at the front of the train is the one picking up power. The interior lighting is powered through a continuous electrical connection through the entire train. Each powered end car has 2 different design single-arm pantographs, one with a wiper for the DB catenary and one with a wiper for the SNCF catenary. The pantographs work mechanically but are not wired to take power. The train is a scale reproduction. The minimum radius for operation is therefore 360 mm / 14-3/16", when there is sufficient clearance on both sides. Length of the 4-part set 101 cm / 39-3/4".

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
Factory-installed interior lighting.
Extensive sound functions.
The latest paint scheme.

Comment: The French railroad SNCF purchased the "Train a Grande Vitesse Paris - Ostfrankreich - Südwestdeutschland" (TGV POS) for high speed service between Paris, Eastern France (Strasbourg), and Southern Germany. The core of the TGV POS was initially the new construction of the high speed route, which is planned to connect Strasbourg better with Paris. A trip of four hours was simply no longer tolerable if the railroad was to compete effectively with people driving cars. The new route with a maximum speed of 350 km/h / 218.75 mph was planned to be 430 kilometers / 269 miles long and also make connections to Nancy, Reims, Luxembourg, and Basle. The TGV Est trains were planned to travel at 350 km/h / 218.75 mph. On May 9, 2000, the DB AG and the SNCF agreed on standardization of cross-border cars and powered units, routes, and signals. Due to the short time plan and several disagreements there was no common high speed train. Instead, a mixed operation of ICE and TGV was planned. Both trains had to pass a great many test runs in the two countries in order to receive permission for operation. The TGV POS is not really a generation of cars and powered units that has been developed totally from scratch. The TGV POS is more a mix of new powered end cars and intermediate cars from the TGV R‚seau. The new powered end cars are mechanically very similar to those of the TGV Thalys PBKA (Paris - Brussels - Cologne / Amsterdam). The electrical equipment for three current systems (25 kilovolts / 50 Hertz as well as 1.5 kilovolts DC in France, 15 kilovolts / 16-2/3 Hertz in Germany and Switzerland) is being done for the first time using asynchronous technology with IGBT-controlled three-phase asynchronous motors. Two pantographs are located on the roof. The one with a contact strip 1,650 mm / 64-15/16" wide is used for 25 kilovolts / 50 Hertz in France and in Switzerland; the second one with a contact strip 1,950 mm / 76-3/4" wide and metallic plated carbon contact strips is used in Germany. In France the 1,950 mm / 76-3/4" pantographs on both powered end cars must be up under the 1.5 kilovolt catenary due to the high level of current. The intermediate cars come from the TGV R‚seau. However, they were extensively modernized and brought up to the laterst technical standard at the workshops in Bischheim; they therefore differ strikingly from the other generations of TGV trains. A train set consists of two powered end cars and eight intermediate cars. The intermediate cars are connected to each other by means of Jakobs trucks and thereby form an operational unit. Five intermediate cars (one with a bar) are intended for passengers in 2nd class and three intermediate cars are for 1st class. The approximately 200 meter / 656 foot TGV POS has seating for 360 passengers. Nineteen units have been purchased with the road numbers 4401 to 4419, whereby road number 4406 was sold recently to the SBB. In France the trains are allowed to run at a maximum speed of 320 km/h / 200 mph; in Germany the maximum speed allowed on the high speed routes is 250 km/h / 156 mph. TGV road number 4402 is a special train. Its powered end cars along with three modified intermediate cars set a new, unbelievable speed record for rail vehicles as World Record Train V150 at noon on April 3, 2007 on the route LGV Est. In 13 minutes this train accelerated to 574.8 km/h / 359.25 mph. The two powered end cars have kept their striking world record lettering, which immediately draws attention to the attempted speed. They can be seen occasionally in the Swabian part of Germany.

The 37790 basic set can be expanded with the 43420, 43430, and 43440 extension sets to a prototypical 10-car unit. SNCF and TGV are registered trademarks of the SNCF. SNCF is the owner of the TGVr. All rights reserved regarding copying and/or reproduction. Sous reserve d'obtention de la licence.

37831 - DSB (Denmark) Class 50 (2-10-0) Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 487.00

Digital Functions
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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
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X

Prototype: Danish State Railways (DSB) class N. Former German class 50 and Belgian class 25.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. The motor is built into the locomotive boiler. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has an articulated frame to enable the unit to negotiate sharp curves. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. A 7226 generator can be installed in the locomotive. There is an adjustable close coupling between the locomotive and the tender. There is an NEM coupler pocket on the front of the locomotive. Ladders for mounting on the locomotive are included. Length over the buffers 26.3/26.5 cm / 10-3/8"/10-7/16".

Highlights:

mfx digital decoder included.
Extensive sound functions included.
Prototypical headlights.

37832 - OBB (Austria) BR 50 Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 487.00
Goes with: 46391

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X
Steam locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
TELEX coupler(s) X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Direct control X X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) class 50 freight locomotive. Version with a box-style tender and Wagner smoke deflectors. The locomotive looks as it did around 1954.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, a Telex coupler on the tender, and extensive sound functions. The motor is built into the locomotive boiler. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has an articulated frame to enable the unit to negotiate sharp curves. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. A 7226 generator can be installed in the locomotive. There is an adjustable close coupling between the locomotive and the tender. There is an NEM coupler pocket on the front of the locomotive. Length over the buffers 26.3/26.5 cm / 10-3/8"/10-7/16".

37905 - DB AG Class 294 "Railion" Diesel Switching Locomotive w/TELEX

Pre-order price: $ 371.00
DB AG Class 294 Railion Diesel Switching Locomotive w/TELEX

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
TELEX coupler(s) X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 294 switch engine with owner's identification markings for Railion DB Logistics. Traffic red version. Additional railings on the sides and new ventilation layout. The locomotive looks as it currently does in the prototype around 2008/2009.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The engineer's cab has interior details in relief. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons and railings. Additional steps can be installed under the engineer's cab for larger radius curves. Length over the buffers 16.4 cm / 6-7/16".

Highlights:

Now with diesel locomotive sounds.
Model constructed mostly of metal.
Telex couplers for remote-controlled uncoupling from cars.
Warm white LEDs for headlights.

37915 - Insider DB Class 03.10 Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 499.00
Goes with: 43969

Digital Functions
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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
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 03.10 express steam locomotive. Non-streamlined rebuilt version with a new, high performance boiler, Witte smoke deflectors, DB Reflex glass lamps, and a rebuilt tender with coal bunker hatches, and stoker equipment. The pilot truck has solid wheels like the prototype. Road no. 03 1001. The locomotive looks as it did around 1963.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, with a bell-shaped armature and a flywheel, in the boiler. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and the tender are constructed chiefly of metal. A 7226 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator, which can be installed in the locomotive, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. There is a close coupler with a guide mechanism and NEM coupler pocket on the tender. The hatches for the coal bunker can be opened and closed. Minimum radius for operation 360 mm / 14-3/16". Piston rod protector sleeves are included. Length over the buffers 27.5 cm / 10-13/16".

Highlights:

Completely new tooling.
Particularly finely detailed metal construction.
A wide variety of operation and sound functions that can be controlled digitally
Express train passenger car set to go with the locomotive: 43969

The 37915 express train steam locomotive is being produced in 2010 in a one-time series only for Insider members.

Comment: Of the 45 units of the former class 03.10 streamlined locomotive, which were still in existence after 1945, 26 were on the roster of the German Federal Railroad. By the mid-1950s, the condition of the boilers on these units was so bad that the DB decided to undertake an extensive rebuilding program with new boilers. The appearance of the locomotives changed considerably in the process and resembled the class 01.10 units that had also been equipped with new boilers. However, the rebuilding of the class 03.10 was not so successful technically as with the class 01.10, so that the former soon ended up in fast passenger train service. All of them were stationed in Hagen and were retired by 1966.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22179 exclusively for Trix Profi Club members.

37967 - GVB (Bavarian) Class 96 (Gt 2 x 4/4) Steam Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 541.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X 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
Sound of coal being shoveled X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Injectors X
Letting off steam / air X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: Group Administration Bavaria (GVB) class Gt 2x 4/4 freight locomotive. Later, the class 96. Version after being rebuilt in 1927, but still in the green/black paint scheme. Use: Freight trains and pusher service on steeply graded routes.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled, high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The frame is articulated to enable the unit to negotiate sharp curves. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Numerous, separately applied details. Length over the buffers 20.3 cm / 8".

One-time series.

The class Gt 2x4/4 Mallet design was built in a second production run starting in 1925 in and is still considered today as the heaviest and most powerful freight tank locomotive.

37976 - US Pennsylvania RR "Mikado" (2-8-2) Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 502.00
Goes with: 45642
US Pennsylvania RR Mikado (2-8-2) Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Digital Functions
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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
Warning Sound X X
Bell X X
Air pump / compressor X X
Injectors X
Blower motors X
Sound of Couplers Engaging X
Rail Joints Sounds X
Operating sounds 2 X

Prototype: Pennsylvania Railroad class L-1 fast freight locomotive. United States Railroad Administration (USRA) standard design 2-8-2 "Mikado". Built starting in 1918.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a controlled, powerful motor with a bell-shaped armature and a flywheel mounted in the boiler. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. A 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The headlight and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has steam locomotive sounds synchronized with the speed, a whistle sound, bell sound or acceleration and braking delay that can be controlled digitally. A non-working knuckle coupler is mounted on the pilot of the locomotive. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. It also has many separately applied details. A figure of a locomotive engineer and a fireman are included with the locomotive. Minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Length over the couplers 29.0 cm / 11-7/16".

Highlights:

mfx decoder.
Various sound functions that can be controlled digitally.
Can motor with a bell-shaped armature and a flywheel.

37977 - K.Bay.Sts.B. (Bavarian) "Peat" Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Pre-order price: $ 564.00
Goes with: 45251
K.Bay.Sts.B. (Bavarian) Peat Steam Locomotive w/Tender

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X 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
Whistle for switching maneuver X X
Operating sounds X X
Injectors X
Letting off steam / air X
Sound of the grate being emptied X

Prototype: Royal Bavarian State Railroad (K.Bay.Sts.B.) class B VI old-timer locomotive. Version with coal firing. Name plate "Sauerlach".

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. It also has a powerful motor with a bell-shaped armature, in the boiler. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and the tender are constructed chiefly of metal. The headlights will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender. Brake hoses and prototype couplers can be installed on the buffer beam and are included. Length over the buffers 16.3 cm / 6-7/16". The locomotive comes packaged in a decorative wooden box.

One-time series.

Cars to go with the "Sauerlach" can be found under item no. 45251.

39081 - DB Class VT 08.5 Diesel Rail Bus Set

Pre-order price: $ 750.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Surrounding sounds 1 X X
Sound of doors closing X X
Conductor's Whistle X X
Letting off steam / air X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class VT 08.5 diesel powered rail car train, as FT 43 "Roland" running from Basle SBB to Bremen. 4-car set in a crimson red paint scheme. 1 class VT 08.5 powered car with galley and dining area (WRPwPost4üm), 2 class VM 08.5 intermediate cars with compartments (A4üm), 1 class VT 08.5 powered car with compartments (A4üm). The train looks as it did around 1959.

Model: The train is a four-part unit consisting of 2 powered cars (VT) and 2 intermediate cars (VM). The train has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion, and a compact design, maintenance free motor. 2 axles powered on one powered car. Traction tires. The train has factory-installed, built-in interior lighting. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. These lights, the interior lighting, and the cab lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The headlights, interior lights, and cab lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs; the red marker lights are maintenance-free LEDs. There are special, close couplings between the cars. The train has built-in interior details. There is a clear view through the engineer's cabs on the end cars. The ends of the powered cars have separately applied imitations of prototype couplers. The power pickup changes with the direction of travel so that pickup shoe on the powered car at the front of the train is picking up power. Length of the four-part train 114 cm / 44-7/8".

Highlights:

Correct reproduction of the 4 car set as it looked in the prototype.
Powered car units constructed chiefly of metal.
Compact design Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder with various sound functions.

One-time series.

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.

39185 - DB AG Class 218 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 340.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Direct control X X X
Locomotive whistle X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 218 general-purpose locomotive. Diesel hydraulic locomotive with electric train heating.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. It also has a compact design, centrally mounted motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons on the sides and ends. It also has detailed buffer beams. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16".

Highlights:

Metal construction.
Compact design Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder with extensive light and sound functions.

39192 - DR Class E19 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German State Railroad (DRB) class E 19 in a wine red paint scheme with older design double-arm pantographs. The locomotive looks as it did around 1940.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion. It also has a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The engineer's cabs and the engine room have interior details. The locomotive body has numerous, separately applied details. The locomotive comes in an Era II version with older design pantographs. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers 19.5 cm / 7-11/16".

One-time series.

The class E 19 locomotives were the fastest electric locomotives on the German State Railroad. They reached a maximum speed of 180 km/h / 112.5 mph and were the most powerful single-frame locomotives in the world for their time.

39303 - DB Class V 300 Diesel Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 502.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Marker light(s) X X X
Diesel locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Letting off steam / air X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 300 heavy, large diesel locomotive. General-purpose locomotive that looks as it did from 1965 to 1967.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder, Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and extensive sound functions. It also has a compact design motor, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The headlights and engineer's cab lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs that will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has metal grab irons on the sides and ends. It also has detailed buffers beams with separately applied brake hoses and one each flat and rounded buffer face on each buffer beam. The couplers can be replaced with closed end skirts and imitation prototype couplers. Length over the buffers 23.3 cm / 9-3/16".

Highlights:

Heavy metal construction.
Compact design Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
mfx decoder with extensive sound functions.
The marker lights and engineer's cab lights can be turned off separately.

39412 - DB Class 141 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 363.00
Goes with: 43892

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
High Pitch Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Locomotive whistle X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X
Station announcement(s) X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 141. Used for the S-Bahn in Nürnberg. B-B wheel arrangement. The locomotive looks as it did in Era V with 5 lamps at each end, Klatte grills, and without a continuous rain gutter.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion and a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. The engineer's cabs have interior details. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. They will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has detailed buffer beams. It also has NEM coupler pockets and a guide mechanism for close couplers. Length over the buffers 18.0 cm / 7-1/8".

Highlights:

Highly detailed metal body, correct for the era.
Warm white LEDs for the headlights.
Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
Firecracker sound included.

The class 141 is the perfect motive power to go with the new S-Bahn car set also appearing in 2010 as a new item.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22171.

39413 - DB Class 141 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 363.00
Goes with: 43802 43812 43832

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X
Direct control X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X
Station announcement(s) X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 141. B-B wheel arrangement. The locomotive looks as it did in Era IV with 5 lamps at each end, Klatte grills, and without a continuous rain gutter.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion and a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. The engineer's cabs have interior details. The locomotive has separately applied roof walks. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. They will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has detailed buffer beams. It also has NEM coupler pockets and a guide mechanism for close couplers. Length over the buffers 18.0 cm / 7-1/8".

Highlights:

Highly detailed metal body, correct for the era.
Warm white LEDs for the headlights.
Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
Firecracker sound included.

The class 141 is the perfect shuttle train locomotive to go with the "Silberlingen" / "Silver Coins" commuter cars, item nos. 43802, 43812 und 43832, also appearing in 2010 as new items.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22171.

39441 - DRG Class E44 Electric Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG) class E 44 general-purpose locomotive. The locomotive looks as it did when first delivered.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and controlled Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion, centrally mounted. It also has a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. The headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The buffer beams swing out with the trucks like the prototype. Length over the buffers 17.5 cm / 6-7/8".

Highlights:

Warm white LEDs for headlights.
Prototypical version with a short roof over the engineer's cabs.

39646 - DB Class 64 Steam Tank Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 309.00
Goes with: 792

Digital Functions
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Headlight(s) X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X
Direct control X X X

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 64 steam locomotive.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion. It also has a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. A 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The triple LED headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Brake hose details parts are included with the locomotive. Length over the buffers 14.3 cm / 5-5/8".

Highlights:

Compact design Softdrive Sinus propulsion.
Different road number from that for item no. 39645.

One-time series.

39837 - Class ES 64 (Taurus) "Dispolok"

Pre-order price: $ 371.00
Class ES 64 (Taurus) Dispolok

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Long distance headlights X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Main Relay X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Blower motors X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X
Station announcement(s) X

Prototype: Fast general-purpose electric locomotive for cross-border passenger and freight service. ES 64 U2 painted and lettered for the locomotive lease company MRCE-Dispolok GmbH.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 2 axles powered. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. Length over the buffers 22.5 cm / 8-7/8".

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22642.

39838 - OBB (Austria) Class 1216 (Taurus) Hi-Speed Electric Freight Locomotive

Pre-order price: $ 371.00
Goes with: 47075

Digital Functions
6020 6021 Mobile Station Central Station

Headlight(s) X X X X
Long distance headlights X X X
Electric locomotive operating sounds X X X
Horn X X X
Direct control X X X
Main Relay X X
Lights Cab 2 End X X
Blower motors X X
Lights Cab 1 End X X

Prototype: Fast multiple-system electric locomotive for cross-border passenger and freight service. Class 1216 painted and lettered for the firm Adria Transport, Inc.

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has Softdrive Sine controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 2 axles powered. 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 headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs and the marker lights are maintenance-free, red LEDs. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. Length over the buffers 22.5 cm / 8-7/8".

Digital Functions	6020	6021	Mobile Station	Central Station

Headlight(s)	X	X	X	X
Direct control		X	X	X