Märklin 38680 H0 electric locomotive Ae 6/8, BLS, Ep. III, AC-MFX-sound

Märklin 38680 H0 electric locomotive Ae 6/8, BLS, Ep. III, AC-MFX-sound Product Details

Description

Märklin 38680 H0 Electric Locomotive Ae 6/8: Era III Swiss Precision

The Märklin 38680 H0 electric locomotive Ae 6/8 is an impressive reproduction of the classic electric locomotive of the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Railroad (BLS). This locomotive of the 2nd construction series with the road number 207 shows the condition at the end of the 1940s to the beginning of the 1950s and impresses with its dark brown basic paint scheme, numerous intricate details and modern digital technology. The highly detailed metal design and extensive light and sound functions make this model an absolute highlight.

The prototype: BLS Ae 6/8

The BLS Ae 6/8 was one of the most powerful electric locomotives of its time and was specially developed for use on the demanding Lötschberg line. The locomotives of the 2nd construction series, such as the number 207 shown here, were characterized by their robust construction and powerful drive. In its original condition with two pantographs, brake resistors in the engine room and front transition plates, this locomotive was a pioneer for modern freight and passenger traffic in Switzerland.

Märklin - Precision and Innovation

The completely new design of this locomotive shows Märklin's highest standards of attention to detail and technology. With an mfx+ decoder and extensive operating and sound functions, this model offers a realistic driving experience. The lighting includes cab, driver's desk and engine room lighting as well as a Swiss light change that allows digital control. The buffer memory ensures uninterrupted operation, even for short sections without power.

Technical Highlights of the Märklin 38680

The locomotive has controlled high-efficiency propulsion that is installed centrally and drives both outer driving wheel sets in each driving gear via cardan shafts. Traction tires guarantee optimum traction. The three-light headlights and a white marker light change over depending on the direction of travel and can be switched to a red marker light when the locomotive is running solo. Other light functions such as the wrong way signal, the double A light function and the engine room lighting can be controlled separately digitally.

Flexibility and expansion options

The locomotive has numerous separately applied details such as brake hoses and imitation screw couplers. With a length of 23.3 cm and a minimum radius of 360 mm, the model is ideal for H0 layouts. A freight car set to go with this model is available under item number 46575 in the Märklin H0 assortment.

Recommendation for model railroaders

The Märklin 38680 H0 electric locomotive Ae 6/8 is an absolute must for collectors and fans of Swiss railroad history. With its high-quality workmanship, extensive functions, and historical significance, this model is an asset to any model railroad layout.

Features:

• BLS Ae 6/8 electric locomotive, Era III.
• Operating condition from the end of the 1940s to the beginning of the 1950s.
• Dark brown basic paint scheme with black running gear.
• With mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions.
• Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, both outer driving wheel sets in each driving gear powered by cardan shafts.
• Traction tires for optimum traction.
• Triple headlights that change over with the direction of travel and a white marker light (Swiss light changeover), can be controlled digitally.
• Switchable lighting to a red marker light for solo operation.
• Separately digitally switchable wrong way signals and double A light function.
• The cab, engineer's desk and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs for the lighting.
• With buffer storage for uninterrupted operation.
• Highly detailed metal construction with many separately applied details.
• Minimum passable radius: 360 mm.
• Separately included brake hoses and imitation screw couplers.
• Length over buffers: 23.3 cm.
• Freight car set to go with this car set: Item no. 46575.