Brand |
Märklin |
|
gauge |
HO gauge |
16,5mm |
power supply |
AC |
|
product type |
electric loco |
|
technical & model details |
running number |
421 393-0 & 421 387-2 |
friction tires |
yes |
interior lighting |
Führerstand- & Maschinenraumbeleuchtung |
interior details |
ja |
couplers |
NEM 362 coupler pocket, short coupling mechanism, Märklin couplings |
Length (mm) |
171 |
light |
3-Licht Spitzensignal & 2 Schlusslichter, mit Fahrtrichtung wechselnd |
scale |
1:87 |
material & finish |
Fahrgestell & Aufbau aus Metall |
with motor |
yes |
flywheel |
yes |
Age notice |
not suitable under 14 years |
digital & sound |
factory fitted Digital Sound |
|
country |
Switzerland |
TR Trains Rail AG, IRSI |
era (continental) |
era VI (since 2007) |
|
Model: HO gauge AC. The following applies to both locomotives: With mfx+ digital decoder and extensive light and sound functions. Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with flywheel mass, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered via cardan. Traction tyres. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel and 1 white marker light (Swiss light changeover) will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The lighting can be switched to 1 red marker light when the locomotive is running solo. Headlights on locomotive side 2 and 1 can each be switched off separately digitally. Double A-light as red emergency stop signal. The main beam headlights, cab lighting, and engine room lighting can each be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has metal side and front grab irons. Couplings can be exchanged for enclosed front skirts.
Prototype: 2 Re 421 electric locomotives in different paint schemes. 1 electric locomotive in TEE paint scheme purple/beige with the road number 421 393-0 and 1 electric locomotive in Rheingold paint scheme cobalt blue/beige with the road number 421 387-2. Privately owned locomotives of the International Rolling Stock Investment GmbH (IRSI), operated by TR Trains Rail AG. Operating condition around 2020.
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.