Marklin 39661 Class 06 Steam Locomotive

Marklin 39661 Class 06 Steam Locomotive

DB Cl. 06 Steam Era III

Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. One axle powered, three axles powered using side rods. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. The locomotive has a factory-installed smoke unit with dynamic smoke exhaust, which varies with the speed. Dual headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. Cab lighting and firebox flickering can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free, warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. There is a buffer capacitor. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. There is a close coupler with a guide mechanism in an NEM pocket on the back of the tender. The buffer height on the locomotive and tender conform to the NEM. The minimum radius for operation is 437.5 mm / 17-1/4" radius. With slight limitations Radius 1 operation in also possible. Piston rod protection sleeves and brake hoses are included. Length over the buffers approximately 31 cm / 12-3/16".

A car set to go with this locomotive is also being offered under item number 42528 exclusively for Insider members in 2026.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 25061 exclusively for Trix Club members.

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Highlights:

• Prototypical modeling of a DB design for use of the de-streamlined class 06.
• Completely new tooling.
• Frame as new tooling - when run slowly trouble-free negotiation of sharp curves and turnout combinations.
• Model constructed mostly of metal.
• A variety of separately applied details.
• Finely detailed valve gear.
• Factory-installed smoke unit with dynamic smoke exhaust, which varies with the speed.
• Buffer capacitor included to bridge over short track lengths without current.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Firebox flickering can be controlled digitally.
• The running gear lighting can be controlled digitally.
• mfx+ World of Operation digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.

Prototype: , has been perfectly realized in the small scale by our team using drawings from the archives. The result is an impressive and finely detailed unit (06 002), which is at home in a fictitious Hamm model maintenance facility. The dream of a mighty DB express steam locomotive is finally a real success story on a model railroad.

Digital Functions:

* 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 31.0 cm / 12-3/16"
• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Type: Steam Locomotives

Warning

ATTENTION: not suitable for children under 15 years. This product contains small parts that may be a choking hazard.