Gauge H0 - Article No. 39902

Class 290 Diesel Locomotive

A Totally New Feel When Switching!
Märklin is once again setting a new innovative milestone for model railroading with this technical treat. Realized in a sturdy, reliable class 290, with these summer new items a locomotive engineer that can turn takes on his duties driving the locomotive. Equipped with swing control, this locomotive engineer turns in the positions "continuous run – switching run – stop". Realized in a class 290 that is almost indispensable and characterized by long switching service, the result is not only a new technical highlight, but also a new visually impressive switching delight.

Prototype: German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG), Motive Power Business Area, class 290 heavy diesel switch engine. "Chinese Red" basic paint scheme. Without railings on the sides. The locomotive looks as it did around 1995.

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Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive
Class 290 Diesel Locomotive

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Article No. 39902
Gauge / Design type H0 / 1:87
Era V
Kind Diesel Locomotives
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Highlights

  • Telex couplers front and rear.
  • Faded basic paint scheme.
  • World of Operation mfx+ decoder.
  • Extensive sound functions.
  • Product description

    Model: The locomotive engineer turns in the direction of travel and looks out the window when the locomotive is stopped. The locomotive has the new Telex couplers and cab lighting. The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Locomotive Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are turned off at both ends, then the double "A" light function is on. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. The cab details are shown in relief. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons and handrails. Add-on steps to the engineer's cab can be installed on the locomotive for larger radius curves. Length over the buffers 16.4 cm / 6-7/16".

    The weathered sliding wall boxcar set to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 program under item number 48063.

    This model can be found in a DC version without Telex couplers in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22902.

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    One-time series.

  • Publications

    - Summer New Items 2019 - Product programme 2019/2020
  • Digital Functions

    Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2*
    Mobile Station 2**
    Headlight(s)
    Telex coupler on the front
    Diesel locomotive op. sounds
    Horn
    Telex coupler on the rear
    Direct control
    Headlight(s): Cab2 End
    Switching maneuver
    Headlight(s): Cab1 End
    Sound of squealing brakes off
    Blower motors
    Conductor's Whistle
    Engineer’s cab lighting
    Replenishing fuel
    Rail Joints
    Brake Compressor
    Letting off Air
    Station Announcements
    Warning announcement
    Cab chatter
    Window
    Train radio
    Sanding

    * 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

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