Brand |
Märklin |
|
gauge |
HO gauge |
16,5mm |
power supply |
AC |
|
product type |
diesel loco |
|
technical & model details |
running number |
232 001-8 |
friction tires |
yes |
couplers |
Telex couplers, digitally switchable |
Length (mm) |
264 |
light |
3-light peak signal, changing with direction of travel |
scale |
1:87 |
with motor |
yes |
flywheel |
yes |
Age notice |
not suitable under 14 years |
digital & sound |
factory fitted Digital Sound |
|
country |
Germany |
DB |
era (continental) |
era IV (1965-1990) |
|
Model: HO gauge AC. With mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. 2 speakers for optimal locomotive sound reproduction. Controlled high-efficiency drive with centrally installed flywheel mass. Two axles in each bogie driven via cardan. Traction tyres. The three-light headlights and two red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights on Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. Double A-light function. The cab lighting and the engine room lighting can each be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. 4 moving fan wheels, each driven by a motor, can be controlled separately and digitally in pairs. Different speeds of the fan wheels possible. Metal side and front grab irons. Detailed buffer plank. Attachable main air lines, heating lines and coupling hoses are included.
Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 232 heavy diesel locomotive. In fictitious TEE paint scheme. For use in high-quality TEE passenger service. Locomotive road number 232 001-8. State of operation in the early 1970s.
In 2009 Märklin celebrated its 150th anniversary. However, from an initially quite wide range of toys, the product range concentrated over time on the manufacture of electric railways in different gauges. The excellent quality of the products made the name Märklin synonymous with model railways worldwide. Even today, the material metal is an essential element in the manufacture of locomotives, which thereby gain additional value in addition to their proverbial reliability and performance.
Märklin H0: The majority of Märklin products are manufactured in this gauge on a scale of 1:87. Due to the high operational reliability of the Märklin H0 three-wire alternating current system, Märklin has contributed to making this gauge the most widely used in the world. All Märklin H0 locomotives have been digitally controllable as standard since 2000.
Märklin Z-gauge: Model railway enthusiasts do not only opt for Z-gauge on a scale of 1:220 when space is limited. In Europe Märklin is the only large-scale manufacturer of Z-gauge, which appeals not only to passionate layout builders but also to collectors.