Märklin Fall Items 2008

Following are the new 2008 Fall Items announced by Märklin.
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Märklin H0 00775: Set with 12 Freight Cars in the Display "Der Lange Heinrich"/"Long Henry"
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) type Fads-50/OOtz high capacity hopper car. Used in unit trains to transport ore between Emden and Rheine. Late Era III.

Model: The saddle, frame, and end platforms for the cars are made of metal. The cars have different lettering and car numbers. The load inserts have a layer of real scale sized iron ore. The cars are weathered. Length over the buffers for each car 13.3 cm / 5-1/4", coupled together 159.60 cm / 62-13/16". Each car comes individually packaged and marked.

Highlights:
The right add-on for the "Langen Heinrich" / "Long Henry, item no. 26536.
Authentic looks with weathering and real ore.
One-time series.

Each loaded car from the display is available separately. DC wheel set 700580, 4 x per car, 48 x per set.

Price: $349.00

Märklin H0 00783: Sales Package for H0 CASE Construction Machinery
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN

Prototype: 4 different types of construction machinery: 1 CASE 340 "Center Pivot Steered Dumper", 1 CASE 580 "Super M Dredger Loader", 1 CASE 721D "Wheel Loader" and 1 CASE CX330 "Power Shovel".

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

Highlights:
Scale construction machinery models.
Metal models with separately applied plastic parts.
Presentation in an attractive display.

Price: $289.00

 

 

Märklin H0 00790: "Circus Mondolino" Display

Model: This display package has different sets of figures and freight cars to expand the "Circus Mondolino". The products are contained in an attractive counter display and come individually packaged. Contents: 4 each 00790-01 "Elephant Family" set of figures 1 circus elephant and 2 baby elephants, which can be connected one behind the other. 4 each 00790-02 "White Tigers and Animal Trainer" set of figures 2 white tigers and 1 animal trainer with a ring of fire. The white tigers can jump through the ring of fire. 4 each 00790-03 provisions cars 1 dump car with 2 bales of hay and 3 joints of meat for feeding the circus animals. Length over the buffers 11.5 cm / 4-1/2". 4 each 00790-04 materials cars 1 four-axle low side car with 2 removable containers open on the top. Length over the buffers 16.0 cm / 6-5/16". All of the cars have Relex couplers.

And there's also something at Circus Mondolino: 4 small, exclusive expansion sets as small gifts for those in between times.

The 4 sets in this displahy package go well with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29411.

Price: Will not be available until 2009

 

 

 

Märklin H0 26001: Märklin Mobile Vision

Video Goggles with an Elastic Headband. The video goggles are powered by a 4.5 volt battery pack (3 each of AAA/IEC LR03 batteries) and have a service life of over 45 minutes on a battery pack. The field of vision is totally sealed by a comfortable foam ring. The images received are projected by 2 LCD screens directly onto the eyes and thereby give the illusion of a movie screen. A built-in gyro sensor controls the direction of the camera in the train by movements of the wearer's head. These goggles can also be connected directly to a DVD player for watching films. A headset included with the goggles gives stereo sound. Miniature Video Camera. This is a high-resolution color video camera with a sender frequency of 3.4 gigahertz. Power for it is picked up directly from the track (digital operation only). The low level light effect is extremely high and is caused by automatically switching to the black and white mode (similar to the human eye). The camera can be adjusted to the desired focus area by means of tweezers available in most stores. ICE 2. Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) class 402 InterCity Express, three-unit train set. Model: The powered end car has a digital decoder. There is one intermediate car and 1 cab control car. The pantographs can be raised and lowered but are not wired to take power from the catenary. Train length 76.5 cm / 30-1/8". AV Cable for DVD Connections. The AV cable enables you to transmit the images sent from the train to a personal computer or a television with an AV input. This cable also allows connections to a DVD player so that you can use the goggles to watch DVD films in a cinema format. Case for Transport and Storage. A high quality case with a foam core for transport and storage comes with Märklin Mobile Vision. The Märklin Mobile Vision system can be transported safely and stored in this case. This opens up the possibility of running on the layouts of your model railroad friends.

Highlights:
High-Resolution Video Camera with Low Light Level Effect Amplification.
The camera has a transmission range of over 30 meters / 98 feet even when the train is in a tunnel. The goggles are a new design with a closed field of vision for a real "cinema experience" and a movement sensor to control the camera.
The camera has an operating period of over 45 minutes.
It is immediately operational.

New: Märklin Mobile Vision. The Adventure World of Model Railroading Right from the Engineer's Cab. With the new Märklin Mobile Vision you can run on your model railroad layout right from the engineer's cab. It's real easy, place the train on the track, put on the goggles, and you're ready to go. A high-resolution miniature video camera built into the cab of a Märklin ICE model films your layout directly from the vantage point of the locomotive engineer and sends the images simultaneously to a new design of video goggles by means of the latest video transmission technology. After just a few moments you are immersed in the beauty of your layout, you see details from a totally new perspective, and you ride along as if you were personally in the engineer's cab of the locomotive. The camera transmits very high resolution images at distances over 30 meters / 98 feet, even when the train is in a tunnel, with little low light level effects – because in this situation the camera switches to a black and white mode just as the human eye would. This black and white mode generates images even in minimal light conditions that still have a sharp contrast. Another element supporting the reality of the train in operation is the movement sensor built into the video goggles; this controls the camera at the head of the train. A simple movement of the wearer's head to the right or the left causes the camera to turn in that direction also and allows you to see scenery and buildings along the route. The recorded images can be transmitted to more than just the video goggles. They can also be sent digitally to a personal computer by means of an AV cable included with Märklin Mobile Vision. At the computer the images can be cut, processed, and sound can be added. The image received can also be shown on a television with an AV input.

Furthermore, a web platform for Märklin Mobile Vision is planned to be opened starting in the spring of 2009. This platform will make it possible for you to use your Märklin Mobile Vision to run on layouts all over the world using this technology. All you will need is a normal DSL connection.

Price: Will not be available until 2009

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 29411: "Circus Mondolino" Starter Set

Model: The set has a powerful steam locomotive with a metal frame and a digital decoder. 1 axle powered. Traction tires. The cars have Relex couplers for easy uncoupling. Train length 45.3 cm / 17-13/16". Contents: powerful steam locomotive, 1 low side car, 1 gondola, and 1 stake car, all painted and lettered for the "Circus Mondolino". 2 tigers, 2 elephants, 1 animal trainer, and 1 platform made of sturdy, wear-resistant plastic are included. "Circus Tent" cardstock cutout sheet. 12 no. 24130 curved track, 5 no. 24172 straight track, 3 no. 24188 straight track, 2 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24611 left turnout, 1 no. 24612 right turnout, 1 no. 24977 track bumper, 1 base station, 1 230 volt / 18 VA transformer and a wireless infrared controller. The set can be expanded with the attractive "Circus Mondolino" expansion sets and the entire C Track program.

Highlights:
Newly developed, wireless infrared controller with a base station.

Hurrah, the Circus is Coming! The "Circus Mondolino" starter set opens up all kinds of play possibilities to children ages 5 and above and at the same time promotes the development of imagination, hand-eye coordination, and technical understanding. With the colorful circus train, different figures, C Track, and a digital locomotive controller, the circus gets moving quickly on the rails and sometimes just in time for the next performance. Curtain up and Clear the Ring for the "Circus Mondolino". The circus is can be played with again and again with a lot of imagination, exciting circus acts, and spectacular wizardry. The endless Märklin track allows the train to go on tour through the entire house.

Price: Will not be available until 2009

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 37774: Diesel Powered Rail Car Train

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class SVT 04 powered express rail car. German State Railroad class SVT 137 "Hamburg" design. Two-part unit with a Jacobs truck. Version in grayish blue / light gray paint scheme of the prototype at the beginning of the Fifties.

Model: The rail car train has an mfx digital decoder, controlled Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion, and light and sound functions. It also has a compact design maintenance-free motor arranged in the Jacobs truck. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. The headlights / marker lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The roof has separately applied details. The powered rail car train has continuous side skirting with covers with side play over the wheel cutouts. It also has a guide mechanism with a closed diaphragm between the car halves of the train. A reproduction of the Scharfenberg coupler (non-working) is present at the ends of the train. Length over the couplers 48.4 cm / 19-1/16".

Functions: Headlight(s), Interior lights, Diesel locomotive op. sounds, Horn, Direct control, Station Announcements, Conductor's Whistle, Horn blast 2, Doors Closing, Sound of squealing brakes off, Rail Joints, Letting off Air and Prelubrication.

Highlights:
mfx decoder with sound and compact Softdrive Sine propulsion.
Operating sounds: diesel motor, horn, brakes, compressor, oil pump...
Environment sounds: station announcements, departure whistle, rail joints...
Lighting with maintenance-free, warm white LEDs.

Price: $549.00

 

 

 

Märklin H0 37866: Electric Express Powered Rail Car
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN

Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) class RBe 2/4, "Roter Pfeil" / "Red Arrow" in basic red paint scheme, coupled to an SBB type K3 boxcar with a brakeman's cab. The units look as they did from the middle to the end of the Fifties.

Model: The powered rail car has an mfx decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, and a sound effects generator. It also has a special can motor with a flywheel and a cardan shaft to the power truck. 2 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights have the Swiss headlight changeover, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights and interior lights are warm white LEDs. The powered rail car has double arm pantographs with a narrow wiper. There is a special drawbar to couple to the K3 boxcar. The K3 boxcar has a brakeman's cab and comes in reddish brown paint scheme. The sliding doors can be opened. Total length over the buffers 37 cm / 14-9/16".

Functions: Headlight(s), Interior lights, Marker light(s), Locomotive whistle and Direct control.

Highlights:
Reworked drive mechanism.
mfx decoder with a locomotive whistle sound.
Headlights and interior lights are warm white LEDs.

Red Arrows in the Network of the Swiss Cross. The Swiss Federal Railways placed the famous class CLe 2/4 Red Arrows into service at the end of the Thirties. The range of services required of these lightweight powered rail cars extended from express service to regional use right on up to prestigious excursion runs across the Gotthard route. The 7 Red Arrows were all a credit to their name, but with their maximum speed of 125 km/h / 78 mph they were head and shoulders above the rest of the rail services in Switzerland, which had to make do with 100 km/h / 63 mph. The lightweight construction was also trailblazing as was the compressed air mechanism for opening and closing the telescoping sliding doors. The widely spaced trucks and the low-mounted body was designed to guarantee quiet running for these units with their weight of only 33 metric tons. Both streamlined hoods concealed the oil-cooled transformer and the two traction motors wired in series. There were two engineer's cabs in the passenger area, in which the engineer could do his job sitting; the bench next to him provided seating for 2 more passengers, who enjoyed a perfect view down the track. These powered rail cars were initially designed to run alone and therefore did not have the usual coupler and buffer equipment - this equipment was not installed until after World War II so that a lightweight freight car, for example, could go along. Despite expectations that were not completely fulfilled, the Red Arrows quickly became popular with railroad passengers and in some cases, or so it has been told, they were downright stormed. Up to 200 passengers would crowd into these cars, which were authorized for 100 passengers (70 seats and 30 spaces for standees). Mostly due to the excursion runs, they could be seen in almost every corner of the Swiss Confederation and reached a high level of recognition among the public similar to that of the Crocodiles. The Red Arrows underwent several rebuilds during their active service life, new technical features were installed, and they were given new class designations several times; the first unit was retired and scrapped in 1966 as the class RBe 2/4. By 1974 there were 2 units left on the SBB's roster, of which one was sold to the OeBB and was run for several more years in an unusual blue paint scheme. One powered rail car still exists today as an historic unit and harkens back to the time of the Red Arrows in the service of the Swiss Cross.

DC wheel set for the boxcar 2 x 70 0580.

Price: $399.00

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 37904: Diesel Locomotive Railion

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc./ Railion (DB AG) class 294 heavy switch engine. The unit looks as it did around September 2006.

Model: The locomotive comes with an mfx digital decoder mfx, Telex couplers, and controlled Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion. It also has a centrally mounted compact design maintenance-free motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. The headlights and marker lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The Telex couplers as well as the acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a 6021 Control Unit or with Märklin Systems. The engineer's cab has interior details in relief. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons and handrails. The steps to the engineer's cab can be removed for sharper curves. Length over the buffers 16.4 cm / 6-7/16".

Functions: Headlight(s), Telex coupler(s) and Direct control.

Highlights:
Model constructed chiefly of metal.
Compact design Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion.
All axles powered.
Telex couplers for remote-controlled uncoupling from cars.
Headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs.

Price: $309.00

 

 

 

Märklin H0 48408: Christmas Car 2008
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN

Prototype: Type X05 "Erfurt" low side car with a brakeman's cab. Fictitious design for Christmas.

Model: The car frame has truss rods. There is a Christmas Market stand including load frames made of laser-cut wood as a load. Length over the buffers 11.7 cm / 4-5/8". DC wheel set 2 x 700580.

Highlights:
Christmas Market stand made of laser-cut wood.
An attractive add-on to the Christmas car series.
One-time series.

Price: $39.00

 

 

 

 

Märklin 60173: Booster

This is a power booster for large digitally controlled layouts (H0 and 1). It is mfx-capable in conjunction with the 60213 Central Station. It is connected directly to the 60213 Central Station by means of a 9-conductor data bus line. Several Boosters can be used in a system by means of 60125 Terminals. The Booster registers automatically with the 60213 Central Station. The status display for the Booster is shown with an LED on the Booster and graphically in the display for the 60213 Central Station. When a 60052/60055 transformer is used, the maximum power output of 48 VA and a maximum current of 3 amps is available. Dimensions 150 x 110 x 80 mm / 5-7/8" x 4-5/16" x 3-1/8".

Price: $239.00

 

 

 

 

Märklin 60213: Central Station (see also: "New Central Station Announced")

The Central Station combines 2 locomotive controllers for easy, convenient control of locomotives, in addition to a large color touch screen. The representation of locomotives can be done with color images. Furthermore, the Central Station has a built-in Märklin Digital locomotive database as well as 2 built-in locomotive card readers (for saving locomotive data on a locomotive card or for quickly calling up a locomotive by inserting its card in the reader). There is also a powerful booster for providing power to the layout for train and accessory current, 20 Keyboards for controlling up to 320 solenoid accessories, a track diagram control board as well as a route controller (including shuttle train control), all of this built into the Central Station. The Central Station can be used in multiples, i.e. with the optional cable (60123) several Central Stations (60213) can be operated together on a layout, whereby one Central Station acts as the master controller, and the others act as slave controllers. The Central Station has a built-in USB host (for a mouse, keyboard, or USB stick) as well as a network connection. Maximum load at the feeder track: 2.4 amps, maximum load at the programming track: 1.0 amps, total maximum load: 3.0 amps. Dimensions 320 x 190 x 80 mm / 12-5/8" x 7-1/2" x 3-1/8".

Highlights:
Totally new development for a Märklin Digital controller.
Large color touch screen.
2 built-in locomotive controllers.
Built-in Märklin Digital locomotive database.
New housing with a central stop button and built-in stylus.
Up to 16 controllable locomotive functions.
2 built-in locomotive card readers.
Powerful built-in booster.
20 Keyboards for up to 320 solenoid accessories.
Built-in track diagram control board.
Built-in route control (including shuttle train control).
Built-in USB host for a mouse, keyboard, USB stick, etc.
Can be used in multiples.
Network connection.

Price: $699.00

 

 

 

Märklin H0 77500: "Huntsche" Large Coaling Station

Prototype: "Huntsche" large coaling station based on the prototype in Saarbrücken, Germany. Almost identical coaling stations of this type also existed in Munich and Vienna.

Model: Professional quality model of the "Huntsche" large coaling station Saarbrücken, Germany with all of the parts ready for assembly of the complete model. The parts for the steel framework, the handrails, grab irons, and the walkways are laser-cut precisely from special architectural quality, hard finish card stock. The steps are made of plastic. The underside is cast in plastic and is to a large extent already assembled. The coaling station has working lamps that are already assembled. The center conductor walkways above the coal stacks are constructed of partially open etched metal parts, dark nickel-plated and connected electrically with the center conductor for C Track as a means of supplying power to locomotives. All of the parts are already finished in a realistic basic color, but they can easily be weathered and painted further. Dimensions of the finished model approximately: length 553 mm / 22", width 300 mm / 12", height 223 mm / 9".

Highlights:
Can be used for modeling Era I and later.
Detailed construction.
An impressive attention-getter on any layout.
C Track included.

This model can be found as a kit in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 66199.

Price: $239.00

 

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 78070: "Railroad Grade Crossing" Track Extension Set

Prototype: Modern railroad grade crossing and station track layout with a storage siding.
Model: The set comes with a working automatic railroad grade crossing: The half gates come down when a train is approaching. Contents: A section of track with street pavement, and 2 contact track sections, each 94.2 mm / 3-11/16". 6 no. 24172 straight track, 1 no. 24077 straight track, 2 no. 24612 right turnout, 1 no. 24611 left turnout, 3 no. 24224 curved track, and one no. 24977 track bumper. 32 VA transformer with connections for electric accessories, and wire, plugs, and sockets.

Highlights:
A lot of material for a passing siding, a storage siding, and a grade crossing.
The automatic grade crossing is easy to install.
One-time series.
220 x 76 cm / 87" x 30"

This track extension set is ideal to add to these starter sets: 29852, 29135, 29165, 29755, 29655, 29475, 29533, 29480, and 29790. It can also be used with other starter sets (example: 29575/29576) or added to any existing train setup.

Price: $129.00

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 78093: "Beasts of Prey" Expansion Set

Model: This is an exciting beasts of prey number for the ring in the Mondolino tent. Contents: 2 lions, 2 joints of meat, 14 parts for a cage that can be set up as a cage for the beasts of prey in the circus ring or as an enclosure for animals next to the tent. 2 no. 24172 straight track. Cardstock cutout sheet for a "tunnel".

Who is brave enough to climb into the cage in ring with the dangerous lions and present great performances? At the Circus Mondolino all of the animals obey the trainer at a word.

Expansion set to go with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29411.

Price: Will not be available until 2009

 

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 78094: "Tightrope Dancer" Expansion Set

Model: The complete high wire equipment to go with the Mondolino circus tent, including the high wire performer, who can stand on the wire as well as in the ring. Contents: 1 high wire performer with an umbrella and a counterweight to stand on the wire, 2 masts, 2 platforms, 1 high wire to hook on to the masts, 1 ladder, 2 no. 24172 straight track. Cardstock cutout sheet for a "springboard and a ring of fire".

You need a little courage for this too: to balance swaying on the high wire way up in the air without a net and bottom. This will amaze the audience for ever.

Expansion set to go with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29411.

Price: Will not be available until 2009

 

 

 

 

 

Märklin H0 78095: "Colorful Track" Expansion Set

Model: Different colorful sections of track that will make children want to expand the layout for the train.
Contents: 4 no. 24172 straight track in red, 2 no. 24188 straight track in blue, 2 no. 24224 curved track and 2 no. 522920 track end pieces in yellow. Card stock cutout sheet for a "station".

Expansion set to go with the "Circus Mondolino" starter set, item no. 29411.

Price: $ TBA

 

 

 

 

 

Märklin Z 80618: Christmas Car 2008
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN

Prototype: Older design refrigerator car with a brakeman's cab.

Model: This is an old-timer with a Christmas design. Length over the buffers 40 mm / 1-9/16".

One-time series.

This Christmas car comes in a clear locomotive. The locomotive can be hung on a Christmas tree and continues the series of festive themes from the previous years.

Price: $39.00

 

 

 

 

 

Märklin Z 89205: "Huntsche" Large Coaling Station

Prototype: "Huntsche" large coaling station based on the prototype in Saarbrücken, Germany. Almost identical coaling stations of this type also existed in Munich and Vienna.

Model: Professional quality model of the "Huntsche" large coaling station in Saarbrücken, Germany with all of the parts as a finished model. The parts for the steel framework, the handrails, grab irons, and the walkways are laser-cut precisely from special architectural quality, hard finish card stock. The steps are made of ABS plastic. The underside is cast in plastic. The coaling station has working lamps that are already assembled. All of the parts are already finished in a realistic basic color, but they can easily be weathered and painted further. Dimensions of the finished model approximately: length 218 mm / 9", width 118 mm / 5", height 86.9 mm / 4".

Highlights:
Can be used for modeling Era I and later.
Detailed construction.
An impressive attention-getter on any layout.
Z track included.

Price: $239.00

 

 

 

Märklin Z 89931: Roller Test Stand for Z Gauge, with 4 Pairs of Roller Brackets

This is for servicing and presenting locomotives with up to 4 driving axles and coupled axles. It is ideal for models of the class 218, class 185, class 189, class 24, and many other units. It is made of anodized aluminum sections. Four adjustable pairs of roller brackets with precision ball bearings are included. Track is included for positioning non-powered axles. The useful length for the roller brackets is about 120 mm / 4-3/4". The 89933 expansion set of a pair roller brackets is available for using locomotives with more than 4 driving axles and coupled axles. The test stand has train power connections for a conventional power pack. Approximate dimensions 209 x 59 x 27 mm / 8-1/4" x 2-5/16" x 1-1/16".

Highlights:
High quality anodized aluminum sections.
Precision ball bearings.
Z Gauge track included.

Price: $199.00

 

 

 

 

Märklin Z 89932: Roller Test Stand for Z Gauge, with 8 Pairs of Roller Brackets

This is for servicing and presenting locomotives with up to 8 driving axles and coupled axles. It is ideal for models of the class 218, class 185, class 189, class 24, and many other units. It is made of anodized aluminum sections. Four adjustable pairs of roller brackets with precision ball bearings are included. Track is included for positioning non-powered axles. The useful length of roller brackets is about 180 mm / 7/32". The 89933 expansion set of a pair roller brackets is available for using locomotives with more than 8 driving axles and coupled axles. The test stand has train power connections for a conventional power pack. Approximate dimensions 269 x 59 x 27 mm / 10-19/32" x 2-5/16" x 1-1/16".

Highlights:
High quality anodized aluminum sections.
Precision ball bearings.
Z Gauge track included.

Price: $299.00

 

 

 

 

Märklin Z 89933: Roller Bracket for Z Gauge

This is an individual, adjustable pair of roller brackets with precision ball bearings. It is for adding to the 89931 and 89932 roller test stands to allow locomotives with one more coupled axle. Guide slots and set screws are included.

Highlights:
High quality anodized aluminum sections.
Precision ball bearings.

Price: $29.00