Maerklin New Items Madness 2008
Maerklin, those great innovative free-thinkers have excelled themselves for 2008, they intend to release a Ludmilla :lol: :lol: So, that's Piko, Brawa, Roco and now Maerklin. I really hope they sell because the market beyond the Oder is either TT or DC. Word really fail me because they are so many prototypes that have not been covered. 29010 - BR 01.10 DB + 3 Schnellzugwagen 29130 - BR 185 DBAG + 2 Güterwagen 29143 - DHG 500 29144 - BR 80 29151 - BR 151 DB + 5 Güterwagen 29160 - BR 81 DB + 3 Güterwagen 29225 - BR 185 + 2 Güterwagen 29438 - BR 185 + 3 Güterwagen 29490 - Type GG-1 PRR + 7 Güterwagen 29756 - BR 212 Feuerwehr + 3 Güterwagen 36331 - Ee 3/3 (Lackierungsvariante) 36420 - BR 232 DBAG 36421 - BR 132 DR 36825 - Köf (Lackierungsvariante) 36826 - BR 323 DBAG 36838 - BR 185 Veolia 37122 - ??? Serie 1200 (Lackierungsvariante) 37539 - BR 120.1 DBAG 37635 - MAK (Lackierungsvariante) 37636 - MAK (Lackierungsvariante) 37848 - BR 50 DB 37966 - BR 96 DRG 39011 - BR 01 DRG 39100 - BR VT 10.5 DB 39183 - BR 218 DB 39341 - BR 152 (Lackierungsvariante) 39359 - Taurus (Lackierungsvariante) 39386 - BR 182 (Lackierungsvariante) 39410 - BR E 41 DB 39411 - BR 141 DBAG 39421 - Serie 4/4 I SBB 39501 - BR 150 39892 - BR ES 64 F4 ÖBB 39893 - Serie 474 SBB 39894 - BR 189 (Lackierungsvariante) 39982 - BR VT 98 + VS 98 EBOE 41100 - Ergänzungsset Senator 43223 - Dürfte ein weiterer Schürzenwagen sein! 43361 - Typ A SBB 43371 - Typ B SBB 43381 - Typ B SBB 43391 - Typ WR SBB 43401 - Typ D SBB 43410 - Typ ABt SBB 43538 - Typ M2 B 11 + B 11+ A5B5 SNCB 43708 - Dürfte ein neuer Wagen zu dem neuen ICE sein! 43718 - Dürfte ein neuer Wagen zu dem neuen ICE sein! 43728 - Dürfte ein neuer Wagen zu dem neuen ICE sein! 43738 - Dürfte ein neuer Wagen zu dem neuen ICE sein! (Restaurant) 43800 - BR B4nzb DB (Silberling 2. Kl. , Ep. III) 43801 - BR Bnrz 450.3 DBAG (Rotling, 2. KL. Ep. V) 43810 - BR AB4nb DB (Silberling 1./2.Kl., Ep. III) 43811 - BR ABnr 418.4 DBAG (Rotling, 1./2.Kl., Ep. V) 43820 - BR BD4nf DB (Silberling-Gepäck-Steuerwagen 2.Kl., Hasenkasten, Ep. III) 43830 - BR Bnrdzf 463 DBAG (Steuerwagen 2. Kl. mit Fahrrad- und Gepäckabteil, Karlsruher Kopf, Ep. V) Nach oben Tim

Releasing the Ludmilla isn't the issue - the fact that they've released the same version as everybody else is the issue. So still no BR130, 131 unless (like me) you end up fiddling the Revell plastic kit onto a Roco or Brawa chassis. Which isn't easy because the BR130, 131 locos are somewhat shorter than the BR132... Other than that I'm looking forward to seeing what EpV variations they bring out. I note that the BR185.5 announced by Trix isn't listed either. Steph

Very frustrating. Another version of the class 96, a DRG version of the 01. Why can't they bring out a version of the class 18.5. That being said, with the class 01 comming out for the DRG, there is, I suppose a possibility that they may bring out some carrages for it. Hopefully along the lines of the Märklin 42751 Wagen-Set 4x Schnellzugwagen der DRG We live in hope. John

Love it or loath it, Marklin are an important part of the hobby. No doubt the decision to produce these items is based on feedback of some sort (at least I can only hope so!). Ultimately this is where the Marklin brand awareness comes in. Your typical Marklinist is not interested in either prototype or epoch. If its Marklin and they like it (assuming they can afford it) they will buy it. They may build prototypically epoch correct trains, but that is only on a train by train basis, not the layout as a whole. Typical modeller mentality being either: I can have an Epoch x locomotive on my layout because there is a preservation society on it :? or Marklin have made, I like it, it will look good next to the other Marklin stuff. One little know fact is that prior to WWII, Marklin were the leaders in German epoch II HO. Detail almost non existent, running qualities somewhat debateable, pricing at top end, scale closeish, but still genuine Epoch II equipment. (just think about it for a moment :lol: ) Each to there own. I am not into glossy brochures, prefer to see them online! John

Wouldn't it be nice if the quality of Matrix was the same as Brawa or Fleischmann... The stuff that's the same sort of prices as Brawa or Fleischmann is at least as good. The Trix MaK/Vossloh diesels are absolutely stunning - let down only by poor wheel profile. The latter of course also a 'feature' of Fleischmann. And on the subject of the 'Hobby' range? Well it exists; the Trix BR185 I was raving about on this very forum is superb, metal bodied and about £75 here in the UK. It's the needless repetition that annoys me - MaTrix have the opportunity (as does every other manufacturer) to bring something genuinely innovative to the market and yet rarely do. Nonetheless, I've got a few Trix models and few more on order. I'm selective about what I order from them and I'm routinely impressed when the items finally arrive. Steph

Steph, Like you, I'm routinely impressed by Trix WHEN IT ARRIVES. Some continues to impress, others need drastic improvement. The BR 01 147 is the latest to get the treatment: after getting a new one, as the first C-Sinus ran so badly on DC, the improvement was barely noticeable so I got online to sb-modellbau. I was pleased and a little surprised to get a Maxon conversion kit almost by return ("almost" as they don't accept cards). They're apologetic about the lack of flywheel but there really isn't room for one, so the end product matches the PCM BR 01 for performance. adequate but not quite perfect at low speeds. Now the BR 05 003 has arrived, with "SoftDrive" C-Sinus, which will run slowly but needs careful use of only 10% of the controller arc. Thank goodness Trix are going back to basics from now on, starting with the ICE-1. For me it's a line-up of Faulhaber and Maxon kits: BR 85, E 19, BR 10. I forgot the V 188 a/b and BR 80. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all. David

David, To be honest I'm not that impressed with the recent Trix steam locos. Both the 05 and 01 look decidedly toy-like to my eyes. (in photos and in the flesh). The BR10 only beats the ancient Rivarossi version because the shape around the front may be slightly better captured. I guess it's the coarse wheel profile and relatively crude valvegear that just don't cut it for me... I'm told they work well on DCC but that analogue running is problematic - to be expected when you consider the technology employed. I wonder if the recent trade announcement might mean the adoption of a finer wheel profile fro Trix models (I doubt it) - even Fleischmann are using the RP25 profile on their new BR95! Steph

Looks like there may be a class 64! http://www.modellcentrum.de/html/letzte_infos1.htm John

Well, the Trix ICE 1 has been pretty widely publicised. The Class 64 was rumoured last year (39640?) so even though it is a duplicate, it is a new item for Marklin. I suppose that we can expect in the next year or so a new class 24. It is a shame that they just repainted the old 86 last year. Now after a couple of years of wanting the class 64 some German forums are complaining that there is not a class 23! You can please some of the people some of the time and all of the people none of the time! Isn't this a great hobby! John

Both the Marklin and Trix new item shows are on lokshops web site. Interestingly all the bi-level coaches are only a trix product and unsurprisingly are scale length! John

Interesting that both Mätrix and Piko are tooling up new Silberlings for 2008. Still, they've chosen different driving cars, so there's some variety!

Yes, but ultimately there are not a lot of new "new" items again this year. Most of the stuff is re-paints of existing items. For me three huge dissapointments. 1) No coachs for the DRG 01 2) a "budget" edition class 24 3) The DRG class 59. Why would I want to pay a premium for a display case for it! John

Tim, If I were to get one, it would work hard pulling a 50 axel train up 2% grades. It is truely one of Marklins most stunning locomotives. Runs quietly, great sound, great pulling power, and doesn;t look like your typical Marklin locomotive. Still EUR600 is rather expensive for a locomotive. John

Märklin/Trix new constructions 2008
Hello, I compiled a list of the new H0-items by Märklin and Trix which are new constructed models, because there are very many of it this year. A very very big offensive, a mega invasion? Maybe it's not 100% complete, especially concerning the freight cars, if you give me exact hints, I will add them: Steam locos: BR 18.4 / K.Bay.Sts.B. S 3/6 , 2m wheels (only Trix) bad IVh / BR 18.3 BR 64 (only Märklin) BR 24 Hobby (only Märklin) BR 74 / prussian T 12 Hobby (only Trix) Electric locos: E 19 0x / 119.0 AEG-Version (only Trix) E 41 /141 DB 120.1 ÖBB Reihe 1216 (only Märklin) DB AG 146.2 / SBB 482/ 185.5 TRAXX (only Trix) Rail cars/ Multiple units: Kittel-Dampftriebwagen DB-Version, former DT 8 of Grand-Ducal Badenian States Railways ET 420 (only Trix) ET 56 / 456 (only Trix) ICE 1 in 1:87 Länge (only Trix) VT 10.5 Senator DB AG 648.2 LINT 41 NS ELD4 'Koploper' Diesel locos: DB V 300 / 230 DR 132 Ludmilla / DB AG 232 210 DB Schwedische Diesellok T44 Coaches: DB lange Prototyp-Doppelstockwagen 1:87 (only Trix) DRG Rheingoldwagen 1:87 DB Silberlinge 1:93, , within the modernized version is also a Steuerwagen with 'Karlsruher Kopf' SBB Leichtstahl-Steuerwagen 1:87 TEE Barwagen 1:93 DB AG modern Doppelstockwagen 1:87 (only Trix) Freight cars: K.Bay.Sts.B. very short wagons: Viehwagen, Bierwagen, gedeckter Ostbahnwagen mit Bremserhaus (at Märklin only the beer car) DB AG Schwerlastwagen Sahmmms 709 (only Trix ?) DB Säuretopfwagen VTG, DRG-Bauart

Hi ! with regard to Ludmilla of maerklin the price is interesting but what kinf of driving (motor) will have tis engine? What is a special driving? On site of Mearklin we can read : "Modell: Metallausführung. Mit Digital-Decoder und Spezialmotor mit Schwungmasse, 4 Achsen angetrieben, 2 Haftreifen. Fahrtrichtungsabhängig wechselndes Dreilicht-Spitzensignal konventionell in Betrieb, digital schaltbar. Beleuchtung mit wartungsfreien Leuchtdioden. Anfahrbeschleunigung und Bremsverzögerung mit Control Unit 6021 oder Märklin Systems digital schaltbar. Länge über Puffer 23,9 cm."