Exclusive Top Models for 2011 Class 50.40 in H0, Class 50 Giesl in N Choice Annual Cars
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CLUB NEWS 1 2011 Exclusive top models for 2011 Class 50.40 in H0, class 50 Giesl in N Choice Annual Cars Trends in overview IMA Cologne and Modellbau Süd Layout construction of the finest quality TRIX Club-News 05/2010 6 Gala entry by the Trix Club model in H0: the freight steam locomotive 50 4005 complete with train consist – the workmanship seen in the freight and dumper cars complements the impressive Franco-Crosti locomotive in an ideal way to give this classy ensemble from the popular era III. Contents Issue 01 / 2011 Detail News: Trix as the magnet – top-class models and show layouts to attract and impress the visitors to the exhibitions in Cologne and Friedrichshafen 4 Club model H0: Noble class 50.40, nimble dumper cars – all the information about the exclusive Trix Club models in 2011 ................... 6 Gauge N: Everything about the Club model of the class 50 1503 Giesl steam loco ............................................................................................... 12 Scene Portrait: Lighting effects and train dynamics – the modules from the N-Gauge enthusiasts from Worms make full use of the potential from the digital control system ............................................................. 14 Exhibition: Trends at the Modell-Bahn Süd .......................................... 17 Annual Car 2011: A freight car from era I reminiscent of the famous Schwandorf pottery ...................................................... 18 Service Layout tips: Greening for the Alpine landscape around the Lower Meienreuss Bridge, just like the original .............................................. 20 Highlights: The legendary class 216 "Lollo" and the class 42 ............ 24 Editorial/masthead ................................................................................... 3 The following enclosures accompany the Club publication 01/2011: Club News 01/2011, Märklin Magazin 01/2011, brochure with new Trix models for 2011, coupon for ordering Club models (H0 + N) and Annual Car, DVD video of new items in 2011 2 5 14 Overview of Club services: all services in the Club year 2011 Skills in the signal tower: the N Gauge enthusiasts from Worms have set themselves the goal for Trix Club members at a glance. of realizing very authentic railroading operations – and digital is their standard for this. Your service numbers Dear Club members, Customer Service The International Model Railroad Exhibition in Cologne was a big success for Trix. Club Hotline: Particularly pleasing: our Club models 2011 Telephone Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. have been received with much enthusiasm. Telephone: + 49 (0) 7161 / 608 - 213 • Fax: - 308 Above all the Trix Club loco in H0 was a big E-mail: [email protected] attraction for the visitors – and that's why this is included in this issue: the designer of Questions about technology, repairs the class 50.40 model, Jochen Hoffmann, and spare parts / complaints: Telephone Monday – Friday discloses some of the details that went into from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. developing this spectacular Franco-Crosti Telephone: + 49 (0) 7161 / 608 - 222 • Fax: - 225 loco. Again in the spotlight are of course both Silvia Römpp, E-mail: [email protected] the exceptional steam locomotive 50 1503 in Customer Club manager N gauge and the exclusive Annual Car 2011. A further highlight in this issue of your Club News is a portrait of the Internet www.trix.de N Gauge enthusiasts from Worms – as module builders devoted to www.maerklin.de/de/service/erlebnis/clubs digital running operations, they deserve much respect for the fantasy of their work. As a service for you we have included a report on the latest trends from recent model railroad exhibitions – and also provide Moving? useful tips for realizing harmony when greening your layout for an Please inform us in good time of your new Alpine landscape. Enjoy reading your Club News! address so we will know where we can reach you. A forwarding address at the Post Office unfortunately will not suffice. Thank you for your cooperation! Silvia Römpp Imprint Editorial Club News is an exclusive part of this publication 3G Media GmbH: Peter Waldleitner (editor-in-chief), for Trix Club members. Lars Harnisch, Rochus Rademacher, Lorelei Wiegand Subject to changes and delivery options for all Publisher Layout the products mentioned here. All rights reserved. Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH Gerhard Baumann GmbH & Co. KG Reprinting in whole or in part only with prior written Stuttgarter Str. 55 – 57 permission. This also applies for recording in elec- Photographs 73033 Göppingen, Germany tronic databases and duplication on CD-ROMs. The Unless indicated otherwise: Trix Club Märklin Customer Clubs editor is not liable for any unsolicited submission of No liability accepted for any dates given. Silvia Römpp (responsible) manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. E 168278 – 01 2011 © by Gebr. Märklin 3 Trix-Clubnews 01/2011 Trix and Märklin in the visitors' focus – at the Quality is always attractive: exhibition in Cologne, and in Friedrichshafen. swarms of model railroad fans - including many youngsters - around the Trix Events in Cologne and Friedrichshafen and Märklin exhibition Photo: Modellbahnfreunde Sulmtal e.V. stand at the IMA in Cologne Top products show off (large photograph). Trix and Märklin have scored with the visitors for Trix at the Faszination Modellbau to the international model railroad exhibition Friedrichshafen was positive as well. This (IMA) by the many new items and the exquisite attracted some 45,000 visitors – model railroad- show layouts on display. The exhibition stand ing is a very popular hobby. Club members was not just the first place to go to for Club are eagerly awaiting the absolute highlight members, the organizer - Messe Sinsheim of 2011: the international event IMA is being GmbH - registered a total of 65,000 visitors to held this year in Göppingen from September the event that lasted four days. The resonance 16 to 18, and together with Märklin Days. Survey of members Top marks for the Club Assessment of the comprehensive survey of Club members is going ahead with all speed. Two things are already clearly in demand: exclusive knowledge and models. The almost overwhelming number of participants in the survey bears witness to the emotional regard in which the Märklin Insider, Trix and LGB Clubs are held: some 10,000 members made their views known in the survey. A particularly high value is attached to exclusive information and products – the most popular of the Club benefits in order of ranking Luck of the draw: first prize among the 10,000 survey participants goes to Alexander are Märklin Magazin, Car of the Car of the Year, Club models Weber (left). Lars Schilling, Manager Distribution and Marketing at Märklin, and Club news. Results of the survey will be used to presents the impressive freight locomotive of SBB series Ce 6/8 II in gauge 1. optimize Club benefits. As a thank you for the enthusiastic participation, a draw was organized with eleven attractive a heavy Gotthard freight locomotive of SBB series Ce 6/8 II prizes. First prize was presented by Lars Schilling, Manager of in gauge 1. Reward for the ten following prizewinners is the Distribution and Marketing at Märklin, to Alexander Weber: luxurious four-car class VT 08.5 diesel railcar of the DB in H0. 4 Trix-Clubnews 01/2011 Detail News & Facts Trix Club year 2011 Schedule 2011 * A summary of Club benefits No. Publication date Enclosures CLUB NEWS Märklin Magazin and Club News 1 2011 1 Start of February Ordering coupon Exklusive Spitzenmodelle 2011 The Märklin Magazin is included six times a year BR 50.40 in H0, BR 50 Giesl in N • Club models (H0 + N) Erlesene Jahreswagen in the Club publications – as are the Club News • Club Annual Car DVD video of new items 2011 magazines with reports on models and produc- tion, as well as on community events of interest. 2 Start of April Trends im Überblick IMA Köln und Modellbau Süd Anlagenbau der Spitzenklasse 3 Start of June Ordering coupons Exclusive products • Anniversary models Each member is entitled to one Annual Car in H0 or N from the dealer (5 and 10 years) as part of the Club benefits for that year. These Annual Cars are • Latest catalog produced only for Club members. With our publications all members DVD "A Year with Trix" I also receive the forms for ordering the exclusive Club models; one item can be ordered per 4 Start of August member and offer. There 5 Start of October are also exclusive special 6 Start of December DVD "A Year with Trix" II models offered for anniversary occasions. * Subject to change. Please note the exact dates given in the current issue. DVD chronicles Club card Twice a year each member receives a The Trix Club card is sent out to our members free chronicle on DVD of the major events together with confirmation of membership concerning Trix. Whether Open Day, new for the new Club year. The password for products or Trix on show at fairs and exhibitions logging on in the Club area of the Märklin – members are kept informed. Current informa- homepage is printed out for all new members tion is also provided by Märklin TV. in the accompanying letter. Members from previous years do not have to change their password. The Club card entitles you to Catalog discounts at events from the many participat- The June publication for Trix Club members ing partners cooperating with the Club – a includes a coupon to collect the new Trix comprehensive overview of the multitude of catalog - elaborately styled and with many Trix Club partners will be included in Club photographs - from your dealer. News 02/2011. How to enjoy the benefits: Contents of the mailings Please first check the contents when the publication arrives. On Our "Club News" is mailed to you regularly page 2 of the Club News you will find a list of everything that at the beginning of the month in February, should be included.