Marklin introduced a finely detailed model of the iconic express
steam locomotive, road number 18 201, which was a star for the
German State Railroad in the GDR since 1961. The green model comes
with an auxiliary tender, representing the locomotive’s use post
the reunification of Germany. It's a versatile model suitable for
various themes and eras.
The prototype is based on the locomotive from the GDR's State
Railroad, created from parts of road numbers 61 002 and H45 024 by
the VES-M Halle. The model replicates the locomotive's appearance
circa 2017, when used for special trains. Key features include new
tooling, intricate metal construction, a variety of applied
details, a factory-installed smoke unit with dynamic smoke exhaust
varying with speed, separate control for cab and running gear
lights, and operating, current-conducting close couplers on the
tender and auxiliary tender.
Equipped with an mfx+ digital decoder, the model offers extensive
light and sound functions. The locomotive, primarily made of metal,
features controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel in
the boiler, powered 3 axles, and traction tires. The adjustable
close coupling between the locomotive and tender and the lighting
at the end of the tender are digitally controllable. The model
adheres to the NEM buffer height and is compatible with a minimum
operation radius of 360 mm. The total length over buffers is
approximately 40.8 cm.
A DC version is available in the Trix H0 assortment as item number
25020.
...