Brand |
Märklin |
|
gauge |
HO gauge |
16,5mm |
power supply |
AC |
|
product type |
steam loco |
|
technical & model details |
running number |
241-004 |
friction tires |
yes |
couplers |
NEM 362 coupler pocket, short coupling mechanism, Märklin couplings |
Length (mm) |
304 |
light |
2-light peak signal, changing with direction of travel |
scale |
1:87 |
material & finish |
Chassis and body of the locomotive made of metal |
with motor |
yes |
smoke generator |
can be retrofitted |
flywheel |
yes |
Age notice |
not suitable under 14 years |
digital & sound |
factory fitted Digital Sound |
|
country |
France |
SNCF |
era (continental) |
era II (1920-1950) |
|
Model: HO gauge AC. With mfx+ digital decoder and extensive light and sound functions. Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with flywheel mass in the boiler. 4 axles powered. Traction tyres. Locomotive and tender largely constructed of metal. Smoke set from 72270 is installed as standard. The two-light headlights on the locomotive and tender change over with the direction of travel and the built-in smoke unit will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. In addition, a driver's cab lighting is digitally switchable. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white light emitting diodes (LED). Adjustable coupling with kinematics between the locomotive and the tender. The tender has a close coupling with kinematics and an NEM shaft. Minimum radius of 437.5 mm. Brake hoses, heating coupling and imitation screw coupling are included. In addition, a frame without wheel recess for the trailing axle is included, which can be exchanged for the standard frame of the trailing axle, e.g. for the display case.
Prototype: French Eastern Railway (EST) class 13 (241-A) heavy express steam locomotive with a tender. Black basic paint scheme with black running gear. Version as a locomotive for the EDELWEISS express train car set. Type-specific modification of the smoke deflectors. 2-light headlights with paraffin lamps, with one lamp above and one lamp below. Locomotive road number EST 241-004. State of operation around 1931.
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.