Model train Class 042 Steam Locomotive

Prototype: Class 042 freight steam locomotive with oil main firing and a type 2´2´T 34 standard design oil tender. Converted version with a new construction high-power boiler. German Federal Railroad (DB). Black/red basic paint scheme. Witte smoke deflectors, DB Reflex glass lamps, and inductive magnets on both sides. Locomotive road number 042 206-3. The locomotive looks as it did around 1970.

Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. The 7226 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. Triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke unit that can be installed in the locomotive will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. The close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender can be adjusted for different curves. There is a close coupler with a guide mechanism and an NEM pocket on the back of the tender and the front of the locomotive. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Piston rod protection sleeves, brake hoses, and prototype coupler imitations are included. Length over the buffers 27.5 cm / 10-13/16".

Highlights

• Intricate model, constructed mostly of metal.
• Partially open bar frame and many separately applied details.
• Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler.
• RailCom-capable DCC/mfx digital decoder with a variety of operation and sound functions.

Product info: Freight cars to go with this locomotive can be found in the current Märklin H0 assortment along with information but the required exchange wheelsets.

*There is a manufacturer's warranty on the part of the guarantor Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Stuttgarter Str. 55-57, 73033 Göppingen with a duration of 2 years. The corresponding warranty conditions can be found here.