Brand |
Märklin |
|
gauge |
HO gauge |
16,5mm |
power supply |
AC |
|
product type |
diesel loco |
|
technical & model details |
running number |
221 120-9 |
friction tires |
yes |
couplers |
NEM 362 coupler pocket, Märklin couplings |
Length (mm) |
210 |
light |
3-light peak signal & 2 tail lights, changing direction of travel, engine lighting |
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 operating and sound functions. Centrally mounted controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 4 axles powered via cardan. Traction tyres. The three-light headlights and 2 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 and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The new Telex coupler can be digitally controlled separately at the front and rear. Coupling roller. The locomotive has metal grab irons on the sides and front. With a locomotive driver in cab 1.
Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 221 heavy diesel hydraulic general-purpose locomotive. Basic paint scheme: ocean blue/ivory. Locomotive road number 221 120-9. State of operation around 1985.
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.