Class 24 - Prairie Pony in Prussia. Between 1926 and 1938, a total of 95 units of the class 24 were purchased for the flat, long branch lines in East and West Prussia. These locomotives were nicknamed the "Prairie Pony" and were designed as a passenger locomotive, but were soon used as a general-purpose locomotive. This 16.96 meter / 55 foot 7-11/16 inch long locomotive reached a maximum speed of 90 km/h / 56 mph. It was a parallel class to the class 64 and gave very good results in the tasks assigned to it. The division of Germany and the areas surrendered to Poland resulted in 38 units finally coming to the German Federal Railroad, where they continued to perform valuable service on branch lines, often with "Donnerbüchsen / Thunder Box" passenger cars. Gradually, they were replaced in many locations by the class VT 95 and VT 98 red rail busses, were retired and scrapped. Their last home base was Rheydt; there they left regular service in 1966 on the German Federal Railroad. In Poland the 34 locomotives left there after World War II were indispensable up to 1976. Four Prairie Ponies remain preserved as museum pieces; one of them is from the roster of the Polish State Railroad (PKP).

Highlights:

• The cult locomotive on the German Federal Railroad (DB).

• The flagship locomotive over time from Era III to V.

• The road number used the last time on item no. 3053 over 40 years ago in Era III.

• In Era IV the first time as a pre-production locomotive with UIC lettering.

• In Era V the first time in the crimson/beige paint scheme with the new DB logo.

• Consecutively numbered certificate of authenticity included.

One-time series in a world-wide limited edition of 1,750 pieces. A consecutively numbered certificate confirms the authenticity of this exclusive set for the 175th anniversary of railroading in Germany.
 

The Class 103 - the DB's Media Star! The German Federal Railroad ushered in a new era, when the class E 03 was presented in 1965 at the International Transportation Exhibition in Munich: regularly scheduled passenger service at 200 km/h / 125 mph. In addition, the class E 03, designated as the class 103 in the German Federal Railroad's roster from 1968 on, represented a milestone in locomotive development - it was the first express locomotive to surpass the class E 19, whose design dated back to the Thirties. Reason enough to be proud of this powerful, beautifully shaped locomotive and to put it accordingly in the limelight. Hardly any other locomotive like the class 103, known for an entire generation as the Intercity locomotive, was marketed so much in the media. In TV ad spots, posters, and brochures this locomotive became a symbol for the German Federal Railroad's dynamism, a guarantee for reliability, speed, and comfort. Extensive test runs, among them regular speeds of 200 km/h / 125 mph between Munich and Augsburg, were done with four prototypes, until the class 103 was purchased as a regular production unit starting in 1970. The 145 locomotives differed from the prototypes in leaving off the decorative striping and in double rows of vents. Single-arm pantographs were installed on the locomotives from 1976 on, and the last series of units delivered had longer engineer's cabs, because crews complained about the cramped work space. This aerodynamic, six-axle locomotive had a total continuous power rating of 7,440 kilowatts / 9,977 horsepower and was the most powerful DB locomotive until the use of three-phase current technology. The high startup tractive effort as well as the electric brakes, independent for the first time of the catenary and connected in series with air brakes, drew favorable comment worldwide. The performance strengths of the 103 were reflected in the enormous number of runs and even today it is still rated as the locomotive with the highest level of service life in Germany. Its uncommonly attractive looks remained essentially unchanged during its use on the DB. In later years, the skirting and the buffer cladding were removed and several locomotives were painted in the "Chinese red" color scheme; only one unit was painted in "traffic red". The German Federal Railroad's class 103 was very popular with crews and passengers right up to the end of its regularly scheduled use, and it is understandable that a considerable number of them have remained preserved as museum locomotives. Many people today remember back as if it were just yesterday when they were young and how the 103 flew past them on the railroad embankment.

Highlights:

• Current version.

• Extensive sound functions.

• Newly developed pilots and air conditioning housings.

94343 -- Marklin HO "Steiff" Train Set in Wooden Box

 

Model: Limited edition train set includes provincial tank locomotive with digital decoder, provincial gondola with coal insert, and a "Steiff" teddy bear as a fireman.  The teddy bear is made of honey-colored mohair, has movable, jointed arms and legs; height is 4" and comes in a wooden box with a numbered certificate.

47202 -- Set with 3 Sliding Tarp Cars

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG), Business Area DB Schenker Rail Netherlands, type Shimmns. The cars look as they currently do in real life for international freight service.


Model: The 3 cars have closed tarps. Total length over the buffers 41.6 cm / 16-3/8". DC wheel set for each car 4 x 700580.
 

48724 -- "THW" Flat Car Set

Prototype: 3 German Federal Railroad (DB) type Sm 24 interchangeable design flat cars. The flat cars are loaded with a MAN 450 truck, a MAN F8 truck, and a Magirus curved hood truck with a panel body.


Model: The 3 flat cars have a long wheelbase, truss rods, and removable stakes. The cars have different car numbers. The vehicles come in authentic emergency aid paint schemes. The flat cars with their loads come individually packaged and marked. Total length over the buffers 47.6 cm / 18-3/4". DC wheel set 6 x 700580.

48510 - 2010 Märklin Magazin Car (L)

Prototype: Type Gllmghs 37 "Leig-Einheit" pair of cars, privately owned car painted and lettered for the Märklin Magazin, Göppingen, Germany, used on the MB. The car looks as it did around 1990.

Model: The two cars come permanently coupled to one another and are connected by a diaphragm. The cars are well detailed with large format imprinting for "Märklin Magazin" on one side and "Stückgut Schnellverkehr" on the other side. Total length over the buffers 26.6 cm / 10-1/2". DC wheel set 4 x 700580.
 

One time series in 2010.

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48610 -- 1.FC Marklin Annual Car for 2010

Prototype: Container car.

Model: The car is decorated as a soccer goal wall with 2 openings and makes use of themes from the world of "Looney Tunes". 1 "Looney Tunes" figure is included. The car has Relex couplers. Length over the buffers 11.5 cm / 4-1/2". DC wheel set 2 x 70 0580.

Annual model for members of the 1. FC Märklin. Due to licensing considerations, this model is only available in the following countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

72898 -- Building Kit of a Locomotive Shed

Prototype: Single-stall locomotive shed, usuable in Era I to VI.

Model: All of the parts are made of special, high-quality, architectural quality card stock, precision cut by laser. The doors can be opened. All of the parts come in a basic original paint scheme. This kit can be weathered and painted, however, with no problem. Approximate dimensions of the finished model: Length approximately 216 mm / 8-1/2", width approximately 71 mm / 2-13/16", height approximately 77 mm / 3".


Highlights:

• High-quality, architectural quality card stock.

• Realistic paint scheme.

• Suitable for all eras.

18034 -- Krupp Cab-Over-Engine Truck with a Flatbed

Prototype: Krupp cab-over-engine truck.

Model: The truck's superstructure is constructed of die-cast metal and the floor is on sheet steel. The truck has turned metal wheels with rubber tires. The radiator grill, headlights, and other details are picked out in color. The cab has an insert for windows. Vehicle length approximately 12.5 cm / 4-15/16".

Highlights:

• Reproduction of an absolute classic: the Krupp Krupp cab-over-engine truck in gray from the Sixties

• Replica manufactured with the original tooling for the 8034 model from the past.

• Packaging in a historic design.

• This Krupp truck is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

The Krupp truck, item no. 18034, is being produced in 2010 in a one-time series only for Insider members.

This vehicle and its packaging are permanently marked as replicas.

80819 - 2009 Märklin Magazin Car (L)

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Shimmns 708.

Model: The car comes painted and lettered to fit in the series of Märklin Magazin annual cars. Length over the buffers 55 mm / 2-3/16".
 

One-time series for 2009.

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88175 -- "175 YEars of Railroading in Germany" Anniversary Set (L)

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 103.0 electric locomotive and German Federal Railroad (DB) class 103.1 electric locomotive.

Model: Both locomotives have a 5-pole motor. Both trucks on each locomotive are powered. Length over the buffers for each locomotive 88 mm / 3-1/2".

Highlights:

• Both locomotives in a special version.

• Each set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

One-time production, on the occasion of the German Railroad anniversary.

88586 -- DB "Railion" Class 182 Electric Locomotive

Prototype: DB Railion class 182 general-purpose locomotive.

Model: The locomotive frame is constructed of metal. The locomotive has a 5-pole motor, triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change over with the direction of travel. Both trucks powered. The headlights / marker lights are maintenance-free LEDs. Length over the buffers 87 mm / 3-7/16".

89796 -- "The Plant" Add-On Set

Prototype: 1 heating building. 1 industrial smoke stack, 1 production hall and factory workshop with a mansard roof. Built in the style of the early 20th century. 2 type Sa 705 heavy-duty flat cars, each loaded with a model truck in a realistic paint scheme.

Model: These are professional architectural models with all of the parts as a kit ready to assemble. The parts are made of special, high-quality, architectural quality card stock, precision cut by laser. The joints, openings, windows, doors, base, and external masonry are exactly positioned. Dimensions for the smoke stack approximately: height 136 mm / 5-3/8" x width 22 mm / 7/8" x length 22 mm / 7/8". Dimensions for the heating building: height 80 mm / 3-1/8" x width 68 mm / 2-11/16" x length 68 mm / 2-11/16". Dimensions for the industrial hall: height 79 mm / 3-1/8" x width 72 / 2-7/8" x length 130 mm / 5-1/8". The 6-axle heavy-duty flat cars are constructed of metal. The model trucks as freight loads for the flat cars are constructed of metal.

Interior lighting kits available in the aftermarket at your local dealer can be installed in these buildings.

89796 is an add-on for 89797 and 81409

89797 -- "The Plant" Architerctural Bilding Kit Set

Prototype: 1 management and office building for an industrial firm. 1 production hall and factory workshop with a peaked mansard roof. 1 production hall and factory workshop with a "saw tooth" roof, with five "teeth". 1 guard's hut or small general-purpose room for an industrial firm. Built in the style of the early 20th century.

Model: These are professional architectural models with all of the parts as a kit ready to assemble. The parts are made of special, high-quality, architectural quality card stock, cut to precision by laser. The joints, openings, windows, doors, base, and external masonry are exactly positioned. Dimensions for the finished model of the management office building approximately: 116 x 51 x 56 mm / 4-9-1/16" x 2" x 2-1/4". Dimensions for the finished model of the production hall and factory workshop with a peaked mansard roof approximately: 130 x 72 x 49 mm / 5-1/8" x 2-7/8" x 1-15-1/6". Dimensions for the finished model of the production hall and factory workshop with a "saw tooth" roof approximately: 162 x 72 x 45 mm / 6-3/8" x 2-7/8" x 1-3/4". Dimensions for the finished model of the guard's hut approximately: 40 x 29 x 28 mm / 1-9/16" x 1-1/8" x 1-1/8".

Interior lighting kits available in the aftermarket at your local dealer can be installed in these buildings.