Märklin 38280 Märklin Works Loco in Györ
Model: The loco has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a controlled high-performance motor. Both axles are powered, one of them via the coupling rod. Traction tires are fitted. The triple headlights change ends with the direction of travel, will operate conventionally, and can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting and running gear lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm-white LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is fitted. Front and rear Telex couplers can be controlled digitally. Grab irons and many other details are separately applied. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. There is a locomotive engineer figure standing in the cab. Length over the buffers approximately 8.5 cm / 3-3/8".
A matching freight car set is available as item 47327, also exclusively for Insider Club members, and in the Trix H0 range as item 24191, with information about the necessary replacement wheel sets.
A DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25728, which is also exclusively for Trix Club members. An analog version is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25729.
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The Märklin works locomotive at Györ will be produced in 2026 as a one-time series for Insider Club members only.
Highlights:
- Completely new tooling with highly detailed metal construction.
- Telex couplers at both ends.
- The couplers are programmed for an uncoupling maneuver.
- The cab lighting and running gear lighting can be controlled digitally.
- Many separately applied details.
- With a locomotive engineer figure standing in the cab.
- mfx+ digital decoder with extensive operating and sound functions.
- The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.
- With buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track.
Prototype: Class M28 diesel switcher locomotive as a works loco at the Märklin factory in Györ, Hungary. Former switcher loco of the Hungarian State Railroad (MÁV). Chrome-oxide green basic paint scheme. Road number M28.1001. The loco looks as it did in era IV following its recent cosmetic overhaul.
Digital Functions:
| Control Unit | Mobile Station | Mobile Station 2 | Central Station 1/2 | Central Station 3/2* Mobile Station 2** |
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| Headlight(s) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Telex coupler on the rear | • | • | • | • | • |
| Diesel locomotive op. sounds | • | • | • | • | • |
| Horn | • | • | • | • | • |
| Telex coupler on the front | • | • | • | • | • |
| Direct control | • | • | • | • | |
| Sound of squealing brakes off | • | • | • | • | |
| Engineer’s cab lighting | • | • | • | • | |
| Light Function | • | • | • | • | |
| Switching maneuver | • | • | • | ||
| Switching light | • | • | • | ||
| Whistle for switching maneuver | • | • | • | ||
| Running gear lights | • | • | • | ||
| Opening cab door | • | • | • | ||
| Blower motors | • | • | • | ||
| Compressor | • | • | • | ||
| Letting off Air | • | ||||
| Windshield wiper sounds | • | ||||
| Rail Joints | • | ||||
| Opening side cab window | • | ||||
| Dialog | • | ||||
| Bell | • | ||||
| Dialog | • | ||||
| Cab chatter | • | ||||
| Cab chatter | • | ||||
| Sanding | • | ||||
| Coupler procedure for uncoupling | • | ||||
| Operating sounds | • | ||||
| Dialog | • | ||||
| Telex coupler on the rear | • | ||||
| Telex coupler on the front | • |
* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2
** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55
Specifications:
- Length over the buffers approximately 0.85 cm
- Scale: H0 (1:87)
- Type: Diesel Locomotives
Warning
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ATTENTION: not suitable for children under 15 years. This product contains small parts that may be a choking hazard. |