NEW Märklin 55501 1 Diesellok DH 500 Ca RAG, Ep. IV, DC-MFX-Sound

Industrial Power in the Ruhr Area - Märklin Gauge 1 Diesel Locomotive DH 500 Ca RAG

With the Märklin 55501 DH 500 Ca diesel locomotive from Ruhrkohle AG (RAG), you can get a real powerhouse from the factory railroad operation of the 1980s on your Gauge 1 layout. The locomotive with the road number V 565 was used in the mining district for coal mines and port operations - now as a highly detailed, fully digitally equipped model in 1:32 scale for collectors and company railroaders.

The prototype - DH 500 Ca in service for RAG

The Henschel type DH 500 Ca diesel locomotive was a compact but powerful machine for heavy shunting service. Ruhrkohle AG used them on colliery railroads and in port facilities. Its robust technology, typical industrial look and proven design made it the ideal locomotive for works traffic in the Ruhr area in Era IV.

Model - full metal with digital high-end interior

The locomotive body, frame, running gear, wheels and coupling rods are made of die-cast zinc, supplemented by numerous attached metal parts such as handle bars, bell, windshield wipers and brake lines. An mfx digital decoder with parameterizable current storage, extensive light and sound functions as well as a high-performance motor with all-axle drive provide modern technology under the nostalgic sheet metal.

Lighting and couplers can be controlled fully digitally

The white triple headlights change digitally to red marker lights. Driver's cab lighting (warm white) and a detailed driver's cab interior with a built-in engineer figure complete the picture. Remote-controlled Telex couplers are installed as standard at the front and rear (can be exchanged for screw couplers, not included).

Technology & dimensions

The locomotive can be operated with Märklin Digital, mfx, DCC, direct or alternating current. Minimum passable radius: 1,020 mm. Length over buffers: 27.8 cm. Weight: approx. 3.5 kg - provides massive tractive power in layout operation.

Scope of delivery

A DH 500 Ca diesel locomotive in the RAG design, Era IV, with an mfx digital decoder, power storage, light and sound functions, full metal construction, engineer figure, telex couplers, LED lighting, and numerous separately applied details.

For gauge 1 fans with a sense of industrial operation

The Märklin 55501 is the perfect model for company railroaders, fans of the Ruhr area, and anyone looking for a compact but powerful industrial locomotive with maximum attention to detail. Get it now and experience authentic factory traffic!

Features:

• Model of the DH 500 Ca RAG, locomotive number V 565 (Era IV, approx. 1980)
• Metal construction: body, frame, wheels, coupling rods
• mfx digital decoder with parameterizable current storage
• All-axle drive, high-performance motor
• 3-light LED headlights with digital light change (white/red)
• Driver's cab lighting (warm white), locomotive engineer figure integrated
• Remote-controlled Telex coupler front and rear (interchangeable)
• Attached grab irons, bell, windshield wipers, brake lines
• Buffer beams with spring buffers
• Minimum radius: 1,020 mm
• Length over buffers: 27.8 cm
• Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
• Scale 1:32 - Track 1

Specs:

• Gauge: 1
• Rail Company: Private Railways
• Era: IV
• Color: Blue
• Electricity System: DC
• Digital: Yes
• sound: Yes
• News: 2026
• Type: Diesel loco

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.