Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 194 heavy freight
electric locomotive. Chrome oxide green basic paint scheme.
Locomotive road number 194 050-1. The locomotive looks as it did
around 1982.
Highlights:
- completely new tooling;
- especially intricate metal construction;
- many separately applied details;
- approach light can be controlled digitally;
- cab lighting can be controlled digitally;
- "World of Operation" mfx+ digital decoder and extensive operation
and sound functions included.
Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive
sound functions. It has controlled high efficiency propulsion with
a flywheel, centrally mounted. Both outer driving wheels in each
truck powered using cardan shafts. Traction tires. The locomotive
has an articulated frame to allow it to negotiate curves better.
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 at Locomotive Ends 2
and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the
headlights are turned off at both ends, the double "A" light
function is on. The cab lighting can be controlled separately in
each case. An approach light changes over with the direction of
travel and can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white
and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has
separately applied grab irons. The cabs and engine room have
interior details in relief. Brake hoses and imitation prototype
couplers are included and can be mounted on the locomotive.
Length over the buffers 21.4 cm / 8-7/16".
A contemporary freight car set to go with this locomotive can be
found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 47370.
This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment
under item number 25990.