New Item Gauge H0 - Article No. 39381

Class P8 Steam Locomotive

Prototype: Royal Prussian Railroad Administration (KPEV) class P8. Version with dual headlights, gas lights, two boiler appliances (steam dome – sand box), rod buffers, standard Prussian cab, without smoke deflectors, and with a box-style tender without an extension. Road number 2424. The locomotive looks as it did around 1915.

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Class P8 Steam Locomotive
Class P8 Steam Locomotive
Class P8 Steam Locomotive
Class P8 Steam Locomotive
Class P8 Steam Locomotive
Class P8 Steam Locomotive

Most Important Facts

Article No. 39381
Gauge / Design type H0 / 1:87
Era I
Kind Steam Locomotives
499,00 € RRP, incl. Tax
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Highlights

  • Prototypical tooling changes for the version as an Era I model.
  • Especially intricate metal construction.
  • Cab lighting can be controlled.
  • Flickering of the fire can be controlled.
  • Current-conducting close coupler on the tender.
  • mfx+ digital decoder and numerous operation and sound functions included.
  • Product description

    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, two axles driven using side rods. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. Dual headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The smoke unit contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The 72270 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The flickering of the fire can be controlled digitally. In addition, the cab lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. There is a current-conducting close coupler on the tender that can be controlled digitally. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston rod sleeves, brake hoses, and prototype couplers are included. Length over the buffers approximately 21.3 cm / 8-3/8".

    A passenger car set to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 42047.

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    Spare parts for our articles can be found here in our spare parts search.

  • Publications

    - New items brochure 2025
  • Digital Functions

    Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
    Mobile Station 2**
    Headlight(s)
    Smoke generator contact
    Steam locomotive op. sounds
    Locomotive whistle
    Current-conducting coupler
    Engineer’s cab lighting
    Flickering Light in Fire Box
    Whistle for switching maneuver
    Direct control
    Sound of squealing brakes off
    Sound of coal being shoveled
    "Switcher Double ""A"" Light"
    Conductor's Whistle
    Tipping grate
    Injectors
    Letting off Steam
    Water Pump
    Air Pump
    Sanding
    Replenishing coal
    Replenishing water
    Replenishing sand
    Switching range + switching light
    Rail Joints
    Safety Valve
    Sound of Couplers Engaging
    Sound of uncoupling

    * 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

Compatible Products

Sound-/Decoderproject

Warning

ATTENTION: adults only
Warning USA
ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years