Lufthansa Airport Express As an Exclusive H0 Club Model

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Lufthansa Airport Express as an exclusive H0 Club model

EXCLUSIVE MODELS SERVICE & KNOWLEDGE All there is to know about the class 403 electric express Club benefit: See how the exclusive Annual DVDs are powered rail car train in H0 produced A Z-gauge rarity: Electric loco 111 068-3 with Overview: Seminar dates for the second semester of 2015 experimental paint scheme Content

First class: The Lufthansa Airport Express was exclusively for the use of airline passengers. With this exclusiveness, the class 403/404 rail car is perfect as a prototype for a 2015 Club 6 model in H0. Detail

4 News & Facts Review of Intermodellbau / IMA and Märklin Days 2015 / Competition 6 H0 Club model for 2015 Lufthansa Airport Express: All 10Unique: That’s a first about the prototype of the ever – Märklin pro- duces the E 111 068-3 class 403/404 express rail car in the carmine red train experimental color 10 Special Z model scheme for Z-gauge First time as a model: E 111 068 enthusiasts as an exclusive exhibition in the experimental color scheme model. 12 Technology in detail Refinements of the H0 Club model of the class 403

Impressive: In 1982, the Intercity “Donald Duck” became the Lufthansa Airport Express – for Insiders it is now the prototype for a further exclusive H0 Club model in 2015. On the poster page we even Scene 12 peep in through the windows of this stylish model. 14 Insider round table Once, MIST Lippe I were returning to the hobby: now they are professionals 16 Club cooperation partners Hans-Peter Porsche Traum- Werk and Bavaria Filmstadt 17 Calendar notes Dates for the digital-info days 18 Dates for your diary Märklin seminars in the second half of 2015

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22Worth seeing: Annual 20 Model show DVD 2015 part 1, only The current promotional produced for Club models at a glance members, is now here with presenter Hagen 22 Club series von Ortloff. A look Annual DVD 2015 behind the scenes part 1 and its makers shows how much is 24 Model highlight involved in its production. E 41 012 in H0 with complex lighting functions YOUR SERVICE NUMBERS

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Are you moving? “Donald” flies for Lufthansa: With the interior lighting switched on, the aerodynamic class 403/403 electric express powered rail car train is a truly impressive Club model in H0. Please inform us in good time of your new address so we will know where we can reach you. A simple application to the post office to forward mail is unfortunately not enough. Thanks for your cooperation!

MASTHEAD Dear Publisher Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH Stuttgarter Str. 55–57 73033 Göppingen, Germany

Märklin Insiders, Supported by the heller & partner media group Head of Publishing: Lutz Eckardt To coincide with the holiday season, Märklin is preparing a legendary Lufthansa Airport Express in H0 exclusively for Club members: the class Märklin Insider Club 403/404 with the melon yellow lower third and converted interior fittings. In Silvia Römpp (responsible) this issue, we report on the elegant prototype of the electric express powered rail car train that was in service with Lufthansa and feature the attractive model Editorial on the poster page. A fascinating model is also on offer for Z-gauge followers: 3G Media GmbH: Peter Waldleitner (Editor-in-Chief), The E 111 068-3 with its experimental paint scheme has never been available as Lars Harnisch, Rochus Rademacher, Stefanie Hirrle a regular production loco in Z-gauge and is now produced as an exclusive trade Concept and art direction, pre-press fair model for dealers. production heller & partner communication GmbH Tel.: +49 (0) 89/45 71 00 It gives us particular pleasure to portray the Märklin insider round table MIST www.heller-partner.de Lippe I – most of these Märklin fans from the eastern part of Westphalia were returning to the hobby, but these active model railroaders have since grown in Photos confidence and have even displayed their expertise at exhibitions. Our scene Unless otherwise stated: Märklin Insider section also provides an overview of seminars on offer from Märklin during Title: Gerd Hahn the second semester of 2015, so that all of you insiders can complete your plans for the year – which will certainly also include the major event of 2015: the No liability is accepted for dates quoted. 10th Märklin Days and the 32nd International Model Railroad Exhibition in E 254237 – 03 2015 © by Gebr. Märklin Göppingen from September 18 to 20, 2015. Model railroad fans can also meet in a very relaxed atmosphere on the digital info days at their respective dealers. The Club News is an exclusive and integral part of this mailing for Insider Club members. All products mentioned are subject to alteration and availability. In the current mailing, the Club also encloses your copy of the Annual DVD All rights reserved. Reproduction, complete or in part, prohibited except with written consent. This part 1 – an exclusive Club service that always offers a wealth of viewing enter- also applies to storage in electronic databases tainment. We get to peek over the shoulders of popular presenter Hagen von and copying onto CD-ROM. The editor is not liable Ortloff and the rest of the DVD production team. The behind-the-scenes view for any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or reveals just how much work the Club puts into each movie production. Enjoy illustrations. reading your Club News! The Club mailing 03/2015 includes the following enclosures: Märklin Insider News 03/2015, Märklin Magazin 03/2015, Annual DVD 2015 (part 1), order YOUR INSIDER CLUB TEAM form for Club model H0 (item 37779) and for Full Line Catalog 2015/2016.

märklin insider news 3.2015 3 The Club at the Intermodellbau 2015: With Club flags flying overhead, the Club team in Dortmund welcomed members with a little memento.

INTERMODELLBAU DORTMUND 2015 Pure model railroad n elegant ball-point matching passenger car set (item 42259) of the feedback from members at Inter- with stainless steel and in Z gauge the class 236 twin die- modellbau. “Lots of them are enthusiastic clip and Club logo sel loco (item 88770). At the stand, the about the many digital functions of the from the Club team two special exhibition cars – in H0 the Club models too, which in the Märklin as a welcoming gift – container carrier car “Dortmunder Union- World of Play makes for plenty of varia- for Club members this Bier” (item 48635) and in Z gauge a type tion in operations”. was surely a welcome Shimms 708 freight car (item 80725) – startA to the 2015 Dortmund Inter- sold like hot cakes. “The continuous- modellbau exhibition. Naturally at the ly-improving technical execution of the Märklin stand all eyes were on the ex- Club models we are continually driving clusive 2015 Club models – in H0 the forward is generally much appreciated Useful: As a welcome present, members outstanding express passenger steam by the modelers”, says a delighted Uwe received a quality ball-point pen loco of class 18.5 (item 39030) with Müller, Manager, Product Management, from the Club team at the Märklin stand.

Fantastic: As if by magic, the Märklin stand attracted hordes of exhibition visitors – with superb trains on layouts and on display in showcases.

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The great event of the year: 32nd IMA/10th Märklin Days 2015

Play and enjoyment with September 18 to 20, 2015 railroads large and small – and that, for three whole days: From September 18 to 20, 2015 the IMA Göppingen is again an inspi- ration with full steam, model construction trends and good company. The combination of the 32nd International Model Railway Exhibition and the 10th Märklin Days stands for technology you can experience, a show packed with innovations and pleasure with model railroads and others with similar interests. The great event of the model railroaders’ year 2015 naturally has something special for Club members. To start with, get to the exhibition fast through Exhibition with trends: Model and accessory manufacturers will fill the halls at the IMA/Märklin the Club members’ VIP entrance gates, where the Days 2015 – and there will also be plenty of layouts in all different gauges to be seen. Club team is waiting to welcome all members with a little present. On Friday, 18 and Saturday, 19 September, there are visits of the Märklin factory exclusively for Club members – a total of 8,000 members will be able to visit the parent factory in Stuttgarter Strasse on the two days between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Intending participants can register online in the Club area or in writing. And a further popular Club item is scheduled for Friday and Saturday: the exclusive Heki Workshop on landscape design, with professional tuition. Luck of the draw will determine who can take part in this event.

Learn more in the Club News issue 04/2015, or keep a regular eye on the homepage Close up to the prototype: In Göppingen station there will again be numerous impressive www.maerklin.de/ima2015 steam, diesel and electric locos to admire.

Deliveries of “Bubikopf” Club competition: The winners have been drawn are delayed Our Club cooperation partner two children are: Andreas Fein- Ravensburger Spieleland dler (76228 Karlsruhe, Germany), (www.spieleland.de) is extremely Martin Sieber (8409 Winterthur, popular: Participation in our Club Switzerland) and Karl-Heinz Wagner competition was outstanding. The (85117 Eitensheim, Germany). three winners drawn for a free family Warmest congratulations to the The Insider model for 2014 in Z gauge – a visit to Spieleland for two adults and three Club members! class 64 loco (item 88740) – is a complete- ly new tooling. Unfortunately we only discovered at a late stage in its development that our quality expectations of the model “Bubikopf” were not totally fulfilled. We have therefore been forced to make modifications which have led to production delays. We are making every effort to complete the modifications in order to be able to fit the model into the production schedule again as soon as possible. Our aim is to ensure our customers are satisfied and we most sincerely apologize to those affected for this delay.

märklin insider news 3.2015 5 EXCLUSIVE FOR INSIDERS IN H0: ET 403/404 AS THE LUFTHANSA AIRPORT EXPRESS Flying on rails In 1982, the class 403/404 became a short-distance airplane on rails. The popular “Donald Duck” in Lufthansa’s company colors with an elegant interior is the second H0 Club model for 2015 – which means only Insiders have access to all DB versions of the class. Start and finish: The Lufthansa Airport Express passes through Cologne on its “maiden flight” on March 27, 1982 (left) – on May 23, 1993, the three consists pose together for the last time at the Düsseldorf holding station (top).

he railroad personnel called it “Flipper”, railroad fans used nicknames such as “Donald Duck”, “Schienenhecht” (rail pike), or “Weisser Hai” (great white shark) – all referring to the “Lufthan- sa Airport Express” based on three IC consists of the class 403/404 electric rail car train, which became a railroad sensation in 1982. Painted in TLufthansa colors and bearing the flying crane logo, the chartered express trains were introduced on four daily shuttle services for flight passengers between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt/Main airports. “As a result, Lufthansa replaced an unprofitable internal flight connection with one round trip using two trains and a spare consist,” says Märklin documentarist Thomas Landwehr, explaining the background to the service that was offered from March 27, 1982 until May 23, 1993. “The concept saw powered rail car trains introduce typical Lufthansa flair to the rails – fast, luxurious, and exclusive.”

Class 403/404: Not even flying is better In fact, the aerodynamically designed express powered rail car trains proved the ideal alternative for aircraft passengers of the 1980s, when pampering was still the norm, as railroad historian Thomas Landwehr explains: “First class seats were reserved for passengers with aircraft tickets. Each row of seats in the open seating car had its own window. Passengers were attended to by Lufthansa personnel who served aircraft meals from the galleys, and the seats could be turned to face the direction of travel.” What made the Lufthansa Airport Express even more popular with non-German passengers was the romantic route along the Middle Rhine.

“Celebrated as a technological showcase, the ET 403/404 with the Lufthansa color scheme was certainly one of the most striking powered rail car trains of the 1980s,” says Karl-Heinz Grässle, Product Manager H0 at Märklin, citing one reason why the “Donald” was chosen as the second exclusive H0 Club model for 2015. “In the survey conducted among Club members regarding their preferred model, Intercity version of the ET 403/404 came ➞ DETAIL

➞ in high on the list – as a Club model in 2012, it became a “The concept was certainly futuristic – the streamlined design, best-seller, but I have since received requests by e-mail, post, and the lightweight aluminum construction, the control system that at trade fairs from a large number of Club members as to why the tilted the car body depending on the curvature of the track, the version in the Lufthansa company colors was not available – and cast steel brake discs fitted on both sides of each wheel to ensure we don’t want to keep these insiders waiting for too long.” As safe deceleration – after all, braking is the biggest problem in with the three types of class 05 steam loco, the DB versions of railroading and a high-speed train had to incorporate a suitable the class 403/404 are available exclusively to Club members. “Of solution.” The railroad historian goes on to mention another course, we are updating the Lufthansa express powered rail cars to the current state of the art,” emphasizes Product Manager Karl-Heinz Grässle. For example, an mfx+ digital decoder opens up the popular Märklin world of play for the “aircraft on rails”.

Club model 2015 is authentic both inside and out “We have also adapted the interior fittings of the four cars to the Lufthansa Airport Express prototype,” reports Märklin design engineer Andreas Kobbe. “For the Airport Express, we revised the dining cars, open seating cars, and end cars. Consequently, the model now includes a baggage compartment and stowage ar- eas, the galleys for the supply containers with meals – everything looks as it did in 1982. This also applies both to the switchable table lighting and to the crew cab or the ventilator on an intermediate car, which was sealed on the Lufthansa prototype.” To ensure smooth operation, the Club model 2015 is manufactured to the scale length of 1:93.5.

The Lufthansa service marked the beginning of a second career for the three class 403/404 consists. “In its 1979 summer schedule, DB introduced its IC concept ‘Every hour, every class’ – which was the end of the road for the single-class 403/404 model,” says Märklin documentarist Thomas Landwehr of the train’s impending doom. The long-serving star of the railroad “Donald Duck” lives on: At the repair workshop in Neustrelitz, the refurbish- was relegated to special excursions and exhibition appearances: ment of an ET 403/404 consist by Netinera-Werke and Bombardier is under way.

Closing date for orders: August 31, 2015 37779 Electric Express Powered Rail Car a!*;c hN+j4}Y

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 403 electric express triple headlights and red marker lights change over with the direction of powered rail car, 1st class, in the paint scheme as the Lufthansa travel. They, the interior lighting, and the cab lighting will work in conven- Airport Express for use between the Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am tional operation and can be controlled digitally. The lighted table lamps Main Airports. 4-part unit. 1 class 403 003-7 powered end car, type can be controlled separately in digital operation; they change between on Avm, with compartments. 1 class 404 102-6 intermediate car, type and off by means of a random generator. The lighting is maintenance-free ARm, with a general-purpose area, open seating area, and dining warm white and red LEDs. Station announcements and the stewardess’ area. 1 class 404 002-8 intermediate car, type Apm, with an open greeting in the Lufthansa Airport Express can be called up in different train seating area. 1 class 403 004-5 powered end car, type Avm, with route sequences by changing the direction of the train. There is an addi- compartments. The train looks as it did around 1990. tional stewardess’ announcement for the next stop. The model has special multiple-conductor current-conducting couplings with guide mechanisms between the cars. The model has a power pickup changeover feature with Model: The model is a 4-part unit. The model has the new mfx+ digital power picked up in the end car at the front of the train. The model has decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has 2 controlled high- many separately applied details. The roof equipment is finely detailed. The efficiency propulsion drives, each with a flywheel, in the open seating pantographs work mechanically but are not wired to take power. There is a intermediate car. Both axles in both trucks are each powered by a reproduction of a Scharfenberg coupler (non-working) at both ends of the motor. Traction tires. The model has factory-installed in- model. Minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16”. Train length terior lighting, cab lighting, and lighted table lamps. The over the couplers 118 cm / 46”.

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Closing date for orders: August 31, 2015 It’s this easy to obtain your Club model

The class 403 electric express powered rail car train (item 37779) will be produced in 2015 as a once-only series exclusively for the Club members. Every Insider member can order one example of the exclusive model using the enclosed order form by submitting it to his Märklin MHI retailer. We expressly draw your attention to the fact that Club order forms are not transferable. The closing date for orders is August 31, 2015. Deliv- eries are scheduled from the 3rd quarter of 2015. At the end of 2015, it is planned to send out personalized Certificates of Authenticity directly to those who have ordered the Lufthansa Airport Express. Still fitted with an mfx digital decoder: The Club model 2012 in pop colors cel- ebrates the career of the ET 403/404 as an Intercity train as it looked in 1973.

design trick: “Each of the two 403 end cars and 404 intermediate under its wing. One could certainly speculate whether the new cars were powered. Therefore the propulsion energy was dis- Club model 2015 featuring the Lufthansa look really marks the tributed along the entire train, which reduced the stress on the end of the model history of the class 403/404 for Märklin. superstructure compared with the powered end car concept. This powered rail car train design in which all vehicles were accessi- Text: Rochus Rademacher ble for use by passengers was only revived in 1997 by the ICE 3.” Photos: Wolfgang Bügel/Eisenbahnstiftung Joachim Schmidt, Märklin, Gerd Rebenich/Lufthansa, Bodo Schulz A detailed account of the history and technology of the Lufthansa class 403 can be found on Pit Meyer’s “fan page” (www.et403.de), which also documents the refurbishment of a “Donald” to fully Information on the Lufthansa Airport Express ET 403/404 as operational condition, which started in 2013 – the “Eschenauer Club model 2015 in H0 (item 37779) can also be found on-line Kulturlokschuppen Seku” society has taken the cult locomotive in the Club area at club.maerklin.de

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Headlight ● ● ● ● Model highlights Pantograph Sounds ● ● ● ● •• heavy metal construction Electric locomotive op. sounds ● ● ● ● •• prototypical tooling changes Warning Sound ● ● ● ● •• 2 controlled high-efficiency propulsion Table Lamps ● ● ● ● drives, each with a flywheel, in the open Sound of squealing brakes off - ● ● ● seating intermediate car Conductor’s Whistle - ● ● ● •• World of Operation mfx+ decoder with extensive operation, sound, and light Doors Closing - ● ● ● functions included Station Announcements - ● ● ●

•• factory-installed cab lighting with LEDs Whistle for switching maneuver - - ● ●

•• factory-installed interior lighting and Greeting - - ● ● table lighting with LEDs Direct control - - ● ● •• the stewardess’ station announce- Brake Compressor - - ● ● ments and greeting can be called up in different train route sequences Sound of Couplers Engaging - - ● ● Operating sounds - - ● ●

Informationen über den Triebzug der Baureihe 403 (Art. 37779) als exklusives Clubmodell finden Sie auch online im Clubbereich unter club.maerklin.de

märklin insider news 3.2015 9 Piece of history: E 111 068-3 in October 1985 with experimental livery in Munich-Freimann workshops.

EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION LOCO IN Z: 111 068-3 IN EXPERIMENTAL COLOR SCHEME Freshly painted From 1985, E 111 068-3 was used as a guinea-pig to experi- ment with a new color concept. A number of experimental color schemes followed, and Märklin now captures this uniqueness in a Z-gauge exhibition loco.

p to 1984, 227 express electric locos of class Horst Obermayer picks out the improvement in the rheostat- E 111 were built; as successor to the class 110, ic brakes and also the automatic drive- and braking controls from its introduction in 1975 it worked every- which gave the engineer some assistance. In addition to that, thing from rapid-transit to Intercity trains and Krauss-Maffei collaborated with the DB to design a more ergo- could be found on long-distance, local and re- nomic cab. At a speed of 120 km/h (74 mph), the hourly rating gional traffic. Reasons for its success were de- of the class 111 is 3,700 kW – corresponding to 5,032 HP – and sign alterations compared with the class 110. its maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph). URail expert Thomas Estler here lists modifications to the running gear, with more advanced design of truck, alterations to the body Initially, the machines were delivered in the German Federal mounting and the push-pull and multiple-traction controls. And Railroad ocean blue/beige typical of the time or in S-bahn livery.

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Fundamental: The new Mini-Club-Standard reference work “Collection Märklin Spur Z” is included 88422 Electric Locomotive with the model of the exhibition loco E 111 068-3. a/gHi4Y

Prototype: Electric locomotive 111 068-3 in German Federal Railroad’s experimental color scheme.

Model: Era IV version in experimental color scheme, with round buffers. Changeover screw for selecting catenary operation moved inside the body. Repre- sentation of the machine room equipment. Both trucks driven. Three-position headlights with warm white LEDs; change ends with direction of travel. Dark nickel-plated wheel treads. Length over buffers 77 mm (3").

•• also included with the model is a new and com- pletely revised edition of the Modellplan Z- Collection as a printed example. For the Z-gauge collector, this is the elementary manu- al for his Mini-Club collection •• once-only production series as an exhibition loco

A powerful team: Its sister loco E 111 069-1 also in experimental livery on October 19, 1985 in the Freimann workshops, framed by the bullish diesel loco 221 108-4 (left) and the precursor class E 110 with “pants crease”.

From 1984, the DB was giving thoughts to a new color concept. “For instance, we have modeled the engine room equipment and Thus from 1985, 111 068-3 was selected as the loco to be used we also relocated the changeover screw for overhead operation for various color experiments. While the experiments were going into the body, making for even more realism”. On top of that, on – the final decision in 1987 was for orient red – 111 068-3 in there is an added tidbit in the standard Z-gauge reference work the Munich Freimann shops sometimes looked like a Harlequin, included: a printed copy of the Modellplan Z-Collection, com- the loco appearing in various shades of red such as raspberry red pletely revised and brought up to date. Collectors and Z-gauge and carmine red with a white strip along one side, and a white enthusiasts will find the Mini-Club range spread out in front of apron on one end. Its sister loco 111 069-1 also had to suffer them – product documentation on locomotives, passenger and color experiments and one of these turned it out in strawberry freight cars, special models and accessories. Packages and starter red (RAL 3018). Märklin has now selected one of these exper- sets are also included there, and additional information on wheel imental color schemes for E 111 068-3 as a once-only livery for arrangements, pantographs and couplers. an exclusive model. Text: Rochus Rademacher; Era IV exhibition loco plus Modellplan Z-Collection Photos: Kötzle, Märklin, Asmus collection “With the model of the electric locomotive 111 086-3 in Z gauge in its experimental German Federal Railroad color scheme we recall the intensive search for a new color scheme of 30 years ago”, says Jürgen Faulhaber, Product Manager Z Gauge at Märklin, stressing the special nature of the model, introduced Information on the exhibition loco 111 068-3 (item 88422) as an exhibition loco for retailers at the International Toy Fair in in Z can be found online under www.maerklin.de; there is Nuremberg. The model design itself is something rather unusual: also a model by Minitrix (Trix item 16112). märklin insider news 3.2015 11 - 404 intermediate cars cars 404 intermediate

403 powered end cars were equipped equipped were end cars 403 powered

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Technology in detail Technology press” are also embodied by the second Club model 2015 in H0 (item 37779). Not only is the the is only 37779). Not 2015 in H0 (item model Club the second embodied by also are press” railroader’s every model whet also will the detailing but success, a resounding appearance Duck”. “Donald the legendary for appetite Elegant and lightning fast – these characteristics of the class 403/404 “Lufthansa Airport Ex 403/404 “Lufthansa the class of characteristics – these fast and lightning Elegant forerunner to the ICE trains. As a result, the rail car attracted nicknames such as as such nicknames attracted car the rail a result, As trains. the ICE to forerunner pike). (rail or “Schienenhecht” shark) white Hai” (great “Weißer Duck”, “Donald famous Lufthansa’s while the DB logo, with adorned is the train of “nose” The front below). (see image on the side emblazoned is symbol crane The profile: Its aerodynamically designed front end marks the class the marks end front designed aerodynamically Its The profile: Photos: Märklin Photos:

You can also find information about the class 403/404 model of the Lufthansa Airport Express (item 37779) (item Airport Express Lufthansa 403/404 model of the class about the find information also can You on-line at www.maerklin.de and in the Club area at club.maerklin.de area and in the Club on-line at www.maerklin.de were fitted below the table and lit the table surfaces indirectly. indirectly. surfaces table the and lit table the below fitted were model 2012) into the Lufthansa Airport Express introduces introduces Airport Express the Lufthansa 2012) into model storage area and a galley for typical aircraft-style catering services. In the services. catering aircraft-style typical for and a galley area storage on InterCity models can be seen (right). The light sources – LEDs on the model – on the model – LEDs sources The light be seen (right). can models on InterCity changes to the interior detailing. Each car incorporates a luggage a luggage incorporates car Each detailing. the interior to changes used as prisms Perspex of means by provided lighting section, the table cabin The interior fittings: The conversion of the InterCity Train (Club (Club Train the InterCity of conversion The fittings: The interior 403)

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the prototype. define the appearance of the class 403 lead car. On the roof behind the driver’s behind the driver’s roof On the car. lead 403 class the of define the appearance on air-cooled were which brakes, the electric for resistors the rectangular are cab The details: The two large front windshield wipers and the triple headlights help headlights and the triple wipers windshield front large The two The details: train: The four-piece consist of of consist The four-piece train: consists Airport Express” the “Lufthansa thanks to its numerous numerous its to thanks seats of row each type, - On the proto windows: was arranged at a window. (class and two intermediate cars cars intermediate and two of two powered end cars (class end cars powered two of car is easily recognizable recognizable easily is car The electric express powered rail car car rail powered express The electric Work is over – and it is time for the MIST Lippe I round table meeting. Each meeting begins with a prepared topic, after which members can talk shop regarding technical matters, operate the club’s layout, and discuss the latest developments in model railroading.

PORTRAIT: MÄRKLIN INSIDER ROUND TABLE LIPPE I Getting better together It is easier to rediscover the world of model railroads as part of a group – this was the motivation that led to the foundation of MIST Lippe I. And although the returning enthusiasts have since become experts, the focus remains on tips and tricks.

t was while out Nordic walking that Ralf-Udo Heit- model railroaders from Bad Salzuflen and the immediate vicinity mann and Paul Sander got talking on the subject of the to come to an informal round table,” says Heitmann, who was Märklin s88 bus system. “We soon discovered that there appointed spokesperson – the group’s sole official position as were other kindred spirits in the area who tended to MIST Lippe I has not set up permanent organizational struc- indulge their hobby in private,” recalls Ralf-Udo Heit- tures as a registered society. “From the outset, our focus was mann. “Pensioners, for example, looking for a mean- not on knowing better, but on getting better collectively,” says ingful way to occupy their time quickly rediscover the the spokesman, referring to one of the factors in the round ta- Ifun they had with model railroads before embarking on their ble’s success, and citing a specific example: “When we wanted to various careers.” And while Internet forums are certainly useful ‘investigate’ the area of shuttle train control, somebody simply sources of information, nothing can replace constructive face- brought along a starter set and a circuit track – and we figured to-face discussions. “In January 2013, therefore, we encouraged out how it worked.” SCENE

MIST Lippe I in action: The Lippe I round table hosted an informative stand at the “Lipper Mobellbautage” exhibition (left). The test layout built by the members (right) proved an effective medium for explaining the digital functions of the models.

Of course, the experience of individual members benefits the use at the meetings to inspect and discuss models in operation”, group as a whole. “Rolf Bretthauer is an electrical technician – reports round table co-initiator Paul Sander. The layout, which is so evaluated the various solder products used for soldering composed of three sections and can fit in a car trunk, is equipped cables for us,” says Ralf-Udo Heitmann of a typical practical tip. with a docking track and two oval tracks – “along with a tricky It’s no wonder that the informal meeting has developed into a turnout sequence that puts locos and cars through their paces.” more permanent fixture: “At present, 20 round table members meet once a month at Gaststätte Schützenhaus Schötmar. After Thanks to its openness and curiosity, the MIST Lippe I group presenting a tabletop layout at the “Lipper Modellbautage” trade guarantees plenty of variety and is expanding its horizons. “Two fair at the beginning of the year, MIST Lippe I attracted another of our members are also Minitrix owners, so we are planning five railroad enthusiasts as members.” another layout for N gauge models,” says Paul Sander, by way of example. “As a group, we also attend factory tours and trade Digitization is always a topic of interest fairs such as Intermodellbau in Dortmund – just recently, the It has become a tradition to start off the evening with a prepared “Bielefelder Eisenbahnfreunde” railroad preservation society topic. “Proper layout planning, new model releases, landscape de- organized shuttle trips with steam locomotive number 01 150, so sign, repair tips, components for digitization, controller software,” of course we couldn’t miss that.” He goes on to mention the DB the round table spokesman, lists topics that everyone can present – Heavy Maintenance workshop in Paderborn as the next outing and that are always a starting point for further discussions. “One on the calendar of the Märklin insider round table “and I don’t hour is generally sufficient, after which members often split up into see us running out of ideas for the future.” smaller groups to discuss particular issues.” Naturally, models and prototypes are also topics of great interest. For example, one collec- Contact: MIST Lippe I meets on the first Wednesday of the tor gave a talk on the various stages of model development of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the shooter’s clubhouse restaurant, Class E 18 at Märklin. We also discuss train formations such as the Eduard-Wolf-Str. 12, 32108 Bad Salzuflen-Schötmar, Germany. “Rheingold”, or a proud owner will present his latest acquisitions – Contact person: Ralf-Udo Heitmann (tel.: +49 (0) 52 22/8 27 52) most recently, it was a class 146.1 “Metronom”. “With regard to the and Paul Sander (tel.: +49 (0) 52 22/98 91 88). practically-oriented “how-things-work” topics, we are continu- ously reminded how good it is to talk about things in person”, adds Text: Rochus Rademacher Ralf-Udo Heitmann. “And it’s always fascinating to see the wide Photos: Märklin, Märklin Round Table Lippe I range of interests that fall under the umbrella of model railroads.”

The vast majority of MIST Lippe I members are layout builders; You can find an up-to-date overview of all Märklin round the group does not have a joint layout. “However, we now have a tables online in the Club area at club.maerklin.de mobile digital H0 table layout that we built ourselves, which we

In addition to steam and diesel locos, the “LINT” with its display doors proved a big hit at the “Lipper Modellbautage” event. Dreaming in the TraumWerk Photo: Claus Dick

Phenomenal: Waiting for Club members at the Club cooperation partner Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk is an extraordinary model railroad layout in both area and height as well as plenty of running operations, lighting effects and color.

One of today’s most ambitious toy mu- of their Club card, a reduced entrance fee seum projects opens its doors for the is payable (see box right). And it’s well first time on June 20, 2015 at Hans-Peter worth a visit: On the Märklin model rail- Your Club benefits Porsche TraumWerk. In elegant modern road layout of over 400 m² (4,300 ft²) in On presenting their Club card, mem- architectural style, it combines a fantas- H0 gauge, up to 40 of 180 trains run at bers pay a reduced entrance fee to the tic model railroad layout with a unique the same time on some three kilometers Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk of just exhibition of toys through the decades in (1.86 miles) of tracks. And they have to 10 euro instead of 12 euro. an area of over 25,000 m² (270,000 ft²). climb: in railroad scenery representing •• Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk With valuable tinplate and soft toys, cars, southern Germany, Austria and Switzer- Zum TraumWerk 1 airplanes and ship models and an exqui- land they negotiate height differences of 83454 Anger, Germany site collection of old-timers, the Traum- up to five meters (over 16’). •• Tel.: +49 (0) 86 56/98 95 00 Werk (dream factory) tells the visitor •• E-mail: [email protected] how toys have transferred creativity to • people over the years. Club members will • Convenient to reach from autobahn A 8 Munich–Salzburg be delighted to learn that the Märklin More information on the TraumWerk Insider Club has now won the Traum- can be found on their homepage Werk as a partner, and on presentation www.hanspeterporsche.com Aaand action … Club cooperation partner Bavaria Filmstadt in the south of Munich again offers Club members great new attractions for the 2015 season in the context of Filmstadt guided tours: exciting interactive sets, in- sight into the studio during a live production, a visual effects studio as well as visits to the original settings of current cinema hits and classics. In addition there are extra experiences in Bavaria Filmstadt’s special events calendar throughout the year. On presentation of their Club card, members can enjoy the following benefits: for Filmstadt complete (Film- stadt tour, Bullyversum and 4-D motion simulation cinema, lasting

Photos: Bavaria Filmstadt Bavaria Photos: about four hours), adults pay 26.50 instead of 27.50 euro, children 6 to 17 years old 20.50 instead of 21.50 euro. And the Filmstadt tour (lasting Join in: Stand in front of the camera yourself in about 1.5 hours) and Bullyversum (about 2 hours) cost 12 instead of the new visual effects 13 euro for adults and for children 6 to 17 years old 10 instead of studio (above) and 11 euro. The special benefits quoted above cannot be combined with learn how pictures from any other reductions. No reduction is available on individual tickets for the high-performance calculator are merged the 4-D motion simulation cinema. with original film scenes.

Family experience: More information on Club cooperation partner Bavaria Filmstadt Young and old can have can be found on the Internet under www.filmstadt.de fun in Filmstadt. SCENE Digital info days

Please register for the info days and seminars with the Digital info days Germany sponsoring retailers direct at least a week in advance.

Date Retailers Address Time*

June 09, 2015 Modellbahn Altona Ehrenbergstrasse 72–74, 22767 Hamburg, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 10, 2015 Rappelkiste Spielwaren Ziegelstrasse 232, 23556 Lübeck, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 11, 2015 IMLAU Modellbau Ochsenweg 27, 24941 Flensburg, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 09, 2015 Bieger Spielwaren Ubierstrasse 11, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 05, 2015 Vosy’s Lok-Shop Sasbacher Strasse 1, 77855 Achern, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

July 02, 2015 Auto-Modellbahn-Welt Germering Untere Bahnhofstrasse 50, 82110 Germering, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 02, 2015 Seigert Spiel und Freizeit H. GmbH Sägewerkstrasse 18, 83395 Freilassing, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 03, 2015 moba Schulz Neuöttinger Strasse 9, 84503 Altötting, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

June 11, 2015 Jahn und Heinrich Ellharterstrasse 6, 87435 Kempten, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

July 08, 2015 Modellbahn-Fundgrube Schmelzgässle 3, 87700 Memmingen, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

July 03, 2015 Modellbahnstube W und D Hirschwalder Strasse 23, 92286 Rieden, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

July 10, 2015 Modellbahn Neustadt Märklin Store Herzog-Ludwig-Strasse 27, 93333 Neustadt a. d. Donau, Germany 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ask your Märklin dealer directly whether they break for lunch. for break whether they directly dealer Märklin your Ask *

Find it all out at the Club Meeting Belgium

The catchment area of the “Insider Club Meeting Belgium” (June 26), turntables and transfer tables (July 31), motors in Aalst stretches all the way to Germany. Little wonder, (August 28), model weathering (September 25), Central as apart from explanatory presentations of new items, Station (October 30) and boxcars and gondolas (Novem- there are regularly interesting general subjects on the ber 27). Initiator Hans Van Den Berge wants to coordinate agenda. To give just one example, before prototypical a trip to the IMA and Märklin Days 2015 for members of freight car loads were modeled, an expert outlined the the meeting; those interested should send an e-mail to guidelines which apply on the prototype. The agenda for [email protected] 2015 will include the following: coil- and container loads

A cracker: Those attending the meeting from Germany as well will have a treat with the Belgian National Railways’ class 204 diesel loco.

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MÄRKLIN SEMINAR PROGRAM SECOND HALF-YEAR 2015 The easy way to learn SECOND HALF-YEAR 2015

Märklin is offering a number of seminars in the second half of 2015 as well; they cover layout planning, loco assembly, installation of decoders and switching and controlling Venue for all seminars: with the Central Station. Only a limited number of places are on offer for each course as each participant receives intensive personal tuition. Reduced charges for participation Göppingen apply for Club members. The seminar program for the first half of 2015 can be found in Märklin Museum the Club News 01/2015. Reutlinger Strasse 2 73037 Göppingen, Germany Registration for all seminars only in writing please: Hotel reservations: •• by post: Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Stuttgarter Strasse 55 – 57, 73033 Göppingen, Germany Hotel Restaurant Hohenstaufen •• by fax: + 49 (0) 71 61/6 08-1 43 Freihofstrasse 64 – 66 • by e-mail: [email protected] – or directly online under www.maerklin.de 73033 Göppingen, Germany • Telephone: +49 (0) 71 61/6 70-0 Telephone inquiries under +49 (0) 71 61/6 08-2 22. You will find our conditions of www.hotel-hohenstaufen.de registration and participation on the Märklin homepage; no separate seminar brochure is available. Note: Please make hotel bookings exclusively under the telephone numbers given here. All seminars are held in German. You will also find the complete seminar program for 2015 under maerklin.de (Service/Wissen).

CONTROL AND SWITCHING WITH THE CENTRAL STATION (2 DAYS)

Seminar content: Dates: •• Principles of the Central Station: Connections and using the control panel Date No. Seminar leader •• Running and programming locomotives (mfx and Motorola) Th./Fr. Sept. 24/25 2015 140f Rüdiger Haller •• Setting up a shuttle train control using contact tracks Th./Fr. Oct. 08/09 2015 140g Rüdiger Haller •• Setting up and switching turnouts and signals Duration and cost of the training courses: •• Creating circuit diagrams of the layout 2 days, each 8:45 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m., •• Setting up pathways 269 euro for Insiders, otherwise 299 euro •• Incorporating the Central Station in existing layouts •• Connecting additional units to the Central Station (e.g. Mobile Station) •• Mobile running and switching possibilities with iPhone and iPad-App 1-DAY SEMINAR Date No. Seminar leader Tue. Sept. 08 2015 190a Dieter Lorenz Aim of the seminar: To acquire Duration and cost of the training courses: knowledge of designing a layout with the Central Station or converting an already 1 day: 8:45 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m., existing layout. 169 euro for Insiders, otherwise 199 euro Miscellaneous: Each participant will Venue: receive an exclusive seminar special car Hotel Aarau-West, Muhenstraße 58, (H0) on the theme of Märklin Digital. CH-5035 Aarau-Oberentfelden, Switzerland Tel: + 41 (0) 62/7 37 01 01

H0: LOCO ASSEMBLY SEMINAR (2 DAYS)

Seminar content: •• Refresher course on soldering with little practice pieces •• Talk through the individual parts in logical sequence •• Systematic assembly of an E 17 electric loco (item 37062) and the steam locomotive class 03.10 (item 37918)

Conditions: soldering ability is essential Dates: Aim of the seminar: Assembling the individual parts of the respective locomotive in the correct order and getting to know the corresponding functionality. Date No. Seminar leader Th./Fr. Nov. 26/27 2015 170a Rüdiger Haller Duration and cost of the training courses: Th./Fr. Dec. 03/04 2015 170b Rüdiger Haller 2 days: 8:45 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m., 699 euro for Insiders, otherwise 729 euro. Seminar Th./Fr. Dec. 10/11 2015 170c Rüdiger Haller fees cover the cost of the locomotives, which become the participant’s property. Th./Fr. Dec. 17/18 2015 170d Rüdiger Haller

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H0: DECODER-INSTALLATION SEMINAR (2 DAYS)

Seminar content: Training is suitable for participants who want to upgrade analog and digital H0 locomotives to the latest state of system technology with mfx decoders. •• Refresher course on soldering with little practice pieces •• All you need to know about the latest decoder generation •• Two Märklin locomotives will be retrofitted Conditions: •• Soldering ability is essential. •• The Märklin locomotives you bring must be in very good condition (other makes will Date: not be considered!). Date No. Seminar leader •• When registering for the seminar, be sure to give the locomotives which are to be ret- Th./Fr. Sept. 03/04 2015 110c Rüdiger Haller rofitted (please give several locos for a choice, and bring all of them to the seminar). Th./Fr. Sept. 10/11 2015 110d Rüdiger Haller

Aim of the seminar: To acquire knowledge for converting Märklin locomotives. Registration: Duration and cost of the training courses: Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Stuttgarter 2 days: each 8:45 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m., Strasse 55–57, 73033 Göppingen, Germany 509 euro for Insiders, otherwise 539 euro Telephone: + 49 (0) 71 61/6 08-2 57, Fax: + 49 (0) 71 61/6 08-1 43 Venue: Göppingen, Märklin Museum, Reutlinger Strasse 2, 73037 Göppingen, Germany [email protected] or online under www.maerklin.de

GAUGE 1: LOCO ASSEMBLY SEMINAR (2 DAYS)

Seminar content: Conditions: Soldering ability is essential. •• Refresher course on soldering with little practice pieces Aim of the seminar: Assembling the individual •• Talk through the individual parts in logical sequence parts of the respective locomotive in the correct •• Systematic assembly of a class 218 (item 55716) or a “Crocodile” Ce 6/8 II order and getting to know the corresponding (item 55564) functionality. Duration and cost of the training courses: 2 days, each 8:45 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m., 1.999 euro for Insiders, otherwise 2,029 euro. Seminar fees cover the cost of the locomotive, which becomes the participant’s property.

Practice loco: The class 218 (above) or the Ce 6/8 II (below) Dates: become the participant’s property after the assem- Date No. Seminar leader bly seminar. Tu./Wed. Nov. 10/11 2015 180a Rüdiger Haller Th./Fr. Nov. 19/20 2015 180b Rüdiger Haller

H0: LAYOUT PLANNING AND BUILDING PREPARATION (2 DAYS)

Seminar content: •• Track geometry for K- and C-track, track planning, e.g., arranging station tracks (can also be applied for staging yards) •• Providing inclines in model railroad layouts, theoretical construction of a track helix including relevant parameters (steepness, minimum radius) •• Use and purpose of an electrical ring circuit, accessories for the electrical wiring (a selection) •• The different properties of switching contacts (circuit track, reed contact, contact track), correct placement of switching contacts •• Testing solenoid articles (signals and turnout motors) before installation (some practical testing) •• A short soldering course with realistic practice (soldering on various tracks) Miscellaneous: Each participant will receive an ex- •• Installation hints and function of signal module 72441 for controlled decelerating and clusive seminar special car on the theme of layout stopping digital high-efficiency drives planning and construction preparation. •• Assessing the electric current requirement for a layout and determining the number of Duration and cost of the training courses: transformers/boosters required, for which sample calculations will be made 2 days, each 8:45 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m., •• Jointly working out the conditions in which a model railroad layout can best be fitted 269 euro for Insiders, otherwise 299 euro into a room. Jointly planning a model railroad layout to maximum area in a previously- defined room plan Dates: Aim of the seminar: Theoretical principles governing proper design of a model railroad layout Date No. Seminar leader with the necessary components (analog and digital). Th./Fr. Oct. 22/23 2015 120c Rüdiger Haller märklin insider news 3.2015 19 SERVICE

Promotional models April/May 2015

Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg GmbH

Kehrwieder 2–4, Block D, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Tel. +49 (0) 40/30 06 80-0, [email protected], www.miniatur-wunderland.de

94451 “Amerika MiWuLa” 94452 “Flughafen MiWuLa” 94453 “Hamburg MiWuLa”

94454 “Italien MiWuLa” 94455 “Knuffingen MiWuLa” 94456 “Mitteldeutschland MiWuLa”

94457 “Österreich MiWuLa” 94458 “Schweiz MiWuLa” 94459 “Skandinavien MiWuLa”

94466 Tank Car Set “MiWuLa”

The different Miniatur Wunderland tank cars (items 94451–94459, see above) are also available as a nine-car set.

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4415.600 “Bulli”

Modellbahn-Center am Markt Hünerbein OHG, Markt 11–15, 52062 Aachen, Germany, Tel. +49 (0)2 41/3 39 21, [email protected], www.huenerbein.de Also available from certain other retailers. left-hand side right-hand side Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg GmbH

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98134 “Italien MiWuLa” 98135 “Knuffingen MiWuLa” 98136 “Mitteldeutschland MiWuLa”

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98140 Tank Car Set “MiWuLa”

The different Miniatur Wunderland tank cars (items 98131–98139, see above) are also available as a nine-car set.

98125 “5000 Tage MiWuLa”

Please note that promotional models are only manufactured for Märklin retailers or for commercial or industrial companies In our previous issue the wrong model (the latter are marked with an *). Models marked with an * are illustration was published in error for not generally offered for sale and therefore, no addresses are this car – this is the correct one. given. Only models already delivered may be publicized, and We apologize for this oversight. only when the customer has given explicit permission for this.

märklin insider news 3.2015 21 On location: Filming with Märklin Managing Director Florian Sieber (left) – editor Klaus Eckert (center) with microphone and Manfred Fiener behind the camera.

CLUB BENEFITS PART 3: THE ANNUAL DVD Club Infotainment The benefits that make Club membership so worthwhile include the exclusive annual chronicle on DVD. The elaborate production is put together by an experienced team of TV professionals.

lub members need to be informed – comprehen- sively. To satisfy this need, Märklin steps up to the plate with a media mix tailored to its target group: The Märklin Magazin contains information about new model releases, layout construction, and current trends. The Club News provides background knowledge, while Märklin CTV reacts with videos and reports on technology and events relating to all aspects of Märklin – and finally, the Club area on the Internet and social media such as Facebook provide a continuous stream of information that can be accessed anywhere. “The function of the two Annual DVDs produced each year exclusively for Club members is to cover the most important information and events on a grand scale in pictures and words,” explains Clearly presented: Complex processes involved in model production at editor and Märklin Insider Klaus Eckert. “On the DVDs, we Märklin are best explained by the employees themselves – perfect input for include in-depth reports on the high points of the Märklin year, editor and camera man.

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Presenting: Hagen von Ortloff Knowledge, a feel for the subject, and the art of conversation – these are the qualities that have made German television presenter Hagen von Ortloff a leading authority in railroad journalism. He is the perfect candidate to present the Annual DVD for the Märklin Insider Club. The sonorous voice of behalf. He is also held in high regard Hagen von Ortloff, pre- for his friendly disposition – many Club senter of the long-running members have lasting memories of the German TV series “Eisen- TV celebrity’s hosting skills and his autobahn-Romantik” (railway romance) is a graph-signing session in the Club tent at familiar one for German audiences – he the 30th IMA/Märklin Open Days 2013. is blessed with a voice that everyone wants to listen to. Above all, however, the qualified industrial engineer Masterful presentation comes across as authentic – whether On the Club’s exclusive Annual DVD, discussing a “Bubikopf” prototype or a Hagen von Ortloff performs the role of beautifully executed model, he shares presenter – with customary aplomb, the same enthusiasm as his audience. the unmistakable voice guides the And of course the technical knowledge, viewer through the model, layout, which he manages to impart in a manner prototype and technical episodes. For that never comes across as pedantic, is Club members, this recreates the typical Club autograph hour with “Eisenbahn- utterly captivating to everyone for whom “Eisenbahn-Romantik” atmosphere that Romantik” presenter Hagen von Ortloff. Hagen von Ortloff travels the railroads is an intrinsic part of the hobby for many of the world more or less on their model railroaders.

on prototypes and models or production processes at the plants. ated by the Eisenbahnfreunde Zollernbahn in Rottweil, whose Then there are the educational pieces about innovations that are restoration is supported by Märklin – and in the US, the spot- intended as supplements to the printed manuals.” And of course, light turns to a Märklin fan running vehicles based on German the DVD focuses on Club cooperation partners and the wider prototypes on his gauge 1 layout. Last of all, a technical educa- Märklin community. “Club members can therefore sit back in tional piece explains how to install the finely detailed new H0 comfort and enjoy infotainment on their television or notebook.” semaphore signals from Märklin on a layout.

The recently delivered Annual DVD 2015 Part 1 illustrates the From Idea to Post-production broad range of topics outlined. The look back at the preview of Klaus Eckert and Andreas Stirl are responsible for the selection the museum cars 2015 is reinforced with a visit to the museum of topics and for producing the Annual DVD. “We are an expe- car partner and recycling company Falk Adler. The film team rienced and professional team consisting of an editor, a spokes- accompanied the Club trip to Hungary, and traveled for Club person, experienced camera men and the cutting and graphic members to the cooperation partner Märklin World Titisee, animation experts,” explains Klaus Eckert. “The theme of each where exhibition layouts and collectors’ items provide visual episode is intensively discussed at an editorial meeting; then we delights. The featured prototype is road number 01 519 oper- start preparations for the filming schedule. We finalize – unless otherwise specified – the shooting locations and recording dates with our contacts and then travel by car, by train, or by air to complete the filming.” Once everything is on camera, ac- cording to editor Klaus Eckert, the post-production work can commence: “For a ten-minute film, we would easily produce ten Ein Jahr mit times the amount of footage.” At this stage, we view and cut the material. Background effects and music are added and we edit Bonusfilm FührerstandsTV Glacier-Express Teil 2 the sound and voice-overs – until the cutting editor has come up with a finished product. “In addition, the Annual DVD features are hosted by the presenter – the familiar voice and expertise of Hagen von Ortloff further enhance the exclusive Club product.”

The most important fact: The Annual DVD “Ein Jahr mit Text: RR/photos: Claus Dick, Kötzle, Märklin Märklin” (A Year With

Märklin) will be delivered © Mai 2015 VGBahn GmbH. Laufzeit 52 + 60 Minuten. Bei einem technischen Fehler tauschen wir die DVD natürlich um. Rücksendung bitte frei an The cover for the Annual DVD 2015 Part 1 is available for free of charge to Club mem- 1. Klasse-Video, Klosterring 9, 87660 Irsee. bers along with the relevant Porto wird ersetzt. Danke! downloading in the Club area at club.maerklin.de – here you mailing. can also find the current films from Märklin TV. märklin insider news 3.2015 23 E 41 with „lighting display“ 39415 Electric Locomotive a!)c hGNiU3Y

Excellent lighting functions: The triple headlights (left) and the two red marker lights (right) change over with the direction of travel. The headlights at Locomotive Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, the double „A“ lights are on at both ends. Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class E 41 standard design electric locomotive. Steel blue basic paint scheme. Version Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station Digital Functions with 3 simple lamps, Schweiger ventilation grills with vertical 6021 60652 60653 60212 fins, and continuous rain gutter. Road number E 41 012. The locomotive looks as it did around 1958. Headlight ● ● ● ● Model: The locomotive has the new mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency Engineer’s cab lighting ● ● ● ● propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered Electric locomotive op. by means of cardan shafts. Traction tires. The triple headlights ● ● ● ● and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of sounds travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled Locomotive whistle ● ● ● ● digitally. The headlights at Locomotive Ends 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights Engineer’s cab lighting ● ● ● ● are off at both ends, the double „A“ lights are on at both ends. The cabs have lighting and it can be controlled separately at Sound of squealing - ● ● ● both ends in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and brakes off red LEDs are used for the lighting. The locomotive has separately applied grab irons. The cabs have interior details. Engineer‘s Headlight: Cab2 End - ● ● ● Cab 1 has a figure of an engineer. The roof walks are separately applied. The locomotive has detailed buffer beams. Brake hoses Bell - ● ● ● and coupler hoses that can be attached to the locomotive are included. Length over the buffers 18.0 cm / 7-1/8“. Headlight: Cab1 End - ● ● ● Model highlights Direct control - - ● ● •• world of Operation mfx+ digital decoder and extensive operating and sound functions included •• for even more operating enjoyment in the „World of Sanding - - ● ● Operation“ Whistle for switching • - - ● ● • figure of an engineer in Cab 1 included maneuver •• steel blue basic paint scheme like the first 71 locomotives in the series Station Announcements - - ● ●

Sound of Couplers - - ● ● Engaging Information on the class E 41 012 standard design electric locomotive (item 39415) is also Blower motors - - ● ● available on-line at www.maerklin.de E 254237 E