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Bachmann Trains brings its model of a standard-gauge, 80-ton, three-truck Shay steam locomotive back to its catalog. This 2026 production includes improved metal gearing and SoundTraxx Tsunami 2 electronics for DCC Sound on Board control and lighting features. The assembled 1:87 model is equipped with soft-white LED directional lighting, functioning piston rods and valve gear, and many separately applied details. This release presents the striking red Pickering Lumber Co. 12 (shown above), Cass Scenic 5 and Clear Lake Lumber Co. (both shown at right), and an unlettered black painted Shay is also in this production. The model carries a $799 suggested retail price.

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Roco is continuously developing our Z21 range and would like to inform you today about the latest products and the related article changes.

 At the beginning of the year, we announced the Z21 START newGen, the successor to the proven z21 start. The new concept offers greater flexibility when choosing a control system and track system, making it easier than ever to get started in the world of digital model railways. But that was only the beginning – the next highlight is already here!

NEW: The Z21 WLANMAUS newGen

The Z21 WLANMAUS newGen is the next major addition to our digital range. It combines modern technology and new features with the familiar ergonomics and ease of use of the proven Z21 WLANMAUS.

As the new products replace existing Z21 components, here is a brief overview of all Z21 articles that will now be succeeded by an enhanced new generation:

Overview of article changes:

• Z21 WLANMAUS (Art. No. 10813) → Z21 WLANMAUS newGen (Art. No. 1008001)
• z21 start Basic Digital Set (Art. No. 10833) → Z21 START newGen Basic Digital Set (Art. No. 1000001)
• Z21 Professional Digital Set (Art. No. 10834) → Z21 Professional Digital Set with Z21 WLANMAUS newGen (Art. No. 1000020)

These stock #'s are listed below for your ordering convenience.

Special announcement HO & Z gauge Models

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the major sporting event of the year kicks off in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Teams from around the globe will compete for the coveted ball. This provides ample reason for us to celebrate this discipline - regarded by most people as the world's most important sport - with a special-edition model in both H0 and Z gauges.

Many nations from our core markets - such as Germany and Switzerland as well as the host countries of the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will be in attendance as the new World Champion is crowned. To mark this occasion, we are once again presenting a truly special model of the Class 185.2 locomotive, featuring a striking livery.
 
In the Märklin H0 range, the locomotive is released under item number 36026, featuring gold-plated pantographs and coupler hooks, as well as two differently printed side panels—one side displaying the flags of the host nations alongside the German flag, and the other displaying the flags of the host nations alongside the Swiss flag.
In the smallest gauge, Z (scale 1:220), the locomotive also joins the product lineup—likewise featuring gold-plated pantographs—under the Märklin item number 88489.

Expected delivery 3rd Qtr. 2026. Reserve yours today by simply placing a preorder.

Marklin/Trix Surprise # 3, 2026!

A record-breaking locomotive makes history

At the end of the Roaring Twenties, it was little Austria that caused a major sensation far beyond the borders of the Alpine republic by building a mighty express locomotive. The engineers had put an impressive Steam Locomotive on the tracks of the Westbahn (Western Railroad) main line between Vienna and Salzburg. With a gigantic boiler and four driving axles that sat nearly two meters / 6-1/2’ high, the new class 214 locomotives achieved a power output of nearly 3,000 hp. At the time, it was considered the most powerful express steam locomotive in Europe. In its home country, it also set a speed record of 156 km/h / 97 mph during test runs, and performed exceptionally well in scheduled service, even over long distances. Many German railroad workers looked on with a touch of envy at this Austrian Steam Locomotive, especially since it clearly outperformed the famous German class 01 loco. When the Western Railway from Vienna to Salzburg was fully electrified in 1952, the machines, then designated the class 12, lost their home route. Just ten years later, they were withdrawn from service. Märklin’s new Steam Locomotive, Road Number 12.11, now brings a miniature version of this icon of European locomotive engineering to the fascinating world of model railroads. Together with the two full-sized museum locos that have been preserved, it tells the story of an era when steam locomotives truly were engineering and visual masterpieces.

This highly desirable model is complete New Tooling! This locomotive come with as authentic and extensive detailing as possible. Click on the links below to get all the detailed information about this incredible model.

These are due to release in late October!

Expand your Märklin and Trix historic locomotive collection with this exclusive model. Simply, Pre-Order yours today!

Over 2800 Items on Sale in all gauges at great prices! Father’s Day sale is being advertised this weekend only so that there is enough time to mail your packages out for in time for Father’s Day.

All products on sale are in stock in our store (not a distributor warehouse) and ready to ship. Sale items will be removed from the sale when they are sold out.

• HO Products on Sale
• N Scale Products on Sale
• Z Scale Products on Sale
• TT Scale Products on Sale
• O Scale Products on Sale
• G Scale Product on Sale
• 1 Gauge Products on Sale

The fine print!

• Sale will start 6pm Pacific, Friday, June 6th.
• Sale will end 9pm Pacific, Sunday, June 7th, no exceptions.
• Sale applies to in-stock products only. Backorders will not be taken at sale prices.
• Quantities are limited. When an item sells out the sale price will be removed from our site.
• Sale items will automatically be removed from your shopping cart if they sell out before you check-out. Shop early to ensure you get what you want!
• All sales are final. Rest assured, all locomotive purchases will be tested and inspected prior to shipping. All applicable warranties will apply as usual.
• Sorry, orders submitted prior to sale prices being posted are NOT eligible for sale prices, no exceptions.
   

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At the 2026 International N Gauge Show, Dapol had the very first livery samples of the N Gauge Gresley Full brakes and refurbished restaurant coaches on display.

At the 2026 International N Gauge Show, Dapol had the latest livery samples on display for their forthcoming N Gauge GWR 2-6-0 Mogul.

Announced just before this years International N Gauge show, Bachmann Europe had samples of the new tool N Gauge Class 20/3 on display at the Graham Farish stand and N Gauge News was able to have a close-up look at this long awaited sub class of the popular 'Choppers'

Marklin has just announced a great Fall New items program and there are some models that require urgent attention in terms of a pre-order for MHI items.

In the Marklin MHI program, the stock # 39761, has a very low and strict allocation number for each MHI dealer. This Class 01.10 in a steel blue color scheme w/silver bands and super water heater will no doubt be a striking addition to anyone’s collection.

Marklin usually produces two Insider Club models a year, but this year, we have a third! (New trend?). The staff at Marklin Works in Gyor, Hungary restored this 2-axle work-horse to all its former glory and as a result, the models had to be made. You can pre-order this under Marklin stock # 38280 and for Trix Club members, stock # 25725. Of course, this is completely new tooling in highly detailed metal construction. There is also a matching 2-piece Hungarian freight car set, stock # 47227 to go with it and for Trix Club members, stock # 24191.

Finally, Marklin is producing the UP Class 3900 Challenger Steam Locomotive, stock # 39913 in a striking 2 tone gray color scheme. This is available in Trix under stock # 25913. Of course, she has to pull something and Marklin is producing a matching, 4-piece Coach Set w/Interior LED lighting and for the first time, 3 axle boogies. Beautiful coaches with many detailed features.

In the regular Fall Items program, the following are particular highlights;

Swiss Museum Train, stock # 26141. The famous French 141.R is pulling 3 Swiss Passenger Coaches. This museum train is used by the railway museum in Brugg, Switzerland for occasional excursions.

The Netherlands get a New Class 1100 Electric Locomotive as a Museum Model. This is completely new tooling as well. Marklin version is stock # 38111 and Trix, stock # 25111.

In 1 Gauge, a Masterful version of the Class 18 Steam Locomotive, stock # 55178, in an authentic aged weathering scheme by ‘Becasse Weathering’. This will come with a hand-signed certificate from them. These are extremely limited.

In MiniTrix, the MHI V90 Diesel Locomotive is coming with Telex Uncouplers, Stock # 16312.

In the regular program, Denmark is getting the Class MY 1100 Diesel locomotive, stock # 16960. This is completely new tooling as well with an all-metal body/chassis. Highly detailed with extensive sound and light features.

In LGB, they are producing the DR Class 99 Steam Locomotive, as the WEIBERITZTALBAHN. The Weisseritx Valley Railway hosts special events throughout the year, but for Christmas they of course do a Special Christmas Train. This special locomotive, stock # 21486 will come with all the standard sound and smoke features, but in addition, a mountable Christmas tree and Christmas music. Of course, one needs to pull coaches and LGB is getting 2 SDG Passenger Coaches w/’Raised Arch Roofs’ for the first time. You can find these coaches under stock # 31390 and 31391.

The final announcement, with Marklin/Trix Club members getting the ‘Marklin Works Diesel Locomotive in Gyor’, this just had to be made for LGB collectors as well. You can find this under stock # 21120. This is as well, completely New Tooling! The model is highly detailed with extensive sound and light features as well.

In summary, well-done Marklin! Of course, there are many other new items not touched on here but you can view the entire program by following the Fall New Item links. Enjoy and Happy Ordering!

 

Marklin 2026 Fall New Items Trix 2026 Fall New Items LGB 2026 Fall New Items

The Marklin factory certainly made an astounding group of new items to promote at the 2026 Dortmund International Model Festival!

Starting with a new Class 66 Diesel Locomotive promoting the 2026 Dortmund Festival, stock # 39071. This was followed by  a Class 101 express locomotive with a special design for the Wacken Open Air (W:O:A®) music festival 2026.   Marklin models, 39476 for HO; 88666 for Z; T25476 for Trix and a Starter Set for LGB-70505! 

Finally, to literally shock the 1 Gauge World, Marklin celebrates with 'The Giants of the Gotthards', Ae 8/14 in all era versions! These will be found under stock # 55814 through 55819! These full metal beasts with incredible detailing to fully operational pantographs range in weight from 27-29 lbs! 

These are all a One-Time Release for the Dortmund International Model Festival, so production will be limited.

Reserve your special model today by simply placing a pre-order.

April is all about exciting new models that ROCO and FLEISCHMANN will be presenting for the first time at Intermodellbau Dortmund.

A particular highlight of the 2026 ROCO range is the Class 477 steam locomotive, better known as the “Parrot”.

Furthermore, a cohesive range is not a coincidence for ROCO, but a standard we expect from ourselves – which is why we are all the more delighted to welcome the Czech company EL-HO as a strong exclusive partner in the model railway market for the first time. Together, we are bringing the “Rybak” type passenger carriages to life as models. In addition to the direct-sales versions from EL-HO, we will be offering a 4-piece set as the perfect complement to the Class 477.

Fans of modern traction are not left out either: for enthusiasts of modern railways, a new Vectron from the Austrian company Cargoserv is joining the range. As announced in the 2026 novelties, all Interregio enthusiasts can look forward to new items; our last edition sold out in no time.

There’s also something striking from FLEISCHMANN: due to high demand, the ÖBB’s ESC advertising Taurus is now also available in 1:160 scale.

Please place your Reservation Orders now before May 31 and receive additional 5% discount!

Dapol have shown the very first EP samples for their forthcoming LMS non-lavatory, non-corridor suburban coaches at the 2026 International N Gauge Show.

Review by Tony Cook/Model photos by the author

As a die-hard Ford fanatic, Brekina’s new late 1970s Ranchero is beyond awesome! While it is commonly maligned as Detroit’s malaise era, I grew up with, and am a devotee to, 1970s vehicles. This model is a great reproduction of Ford’s 1977–1979 Ranchero.

This intriguing vehicle design entered Ford’s line in 1957 and the most recent offering in North America was the seventh generation (1977–1979) now reproduced by Brekina in HO. The car/truck was not really a pickup and more for show or fun, being built on a station wagon base. Ford generally borrowed the grille and design from an existing vehicle in the line and adapted it for each generation of Ranchero. This seventh generation shared the look of Ford’s mid-sized LTD II. This version was the longest wheelbase (220 inches) of any Ranchero offerings.

Brekina’s 1:87 replica brings this Ford vehicle to car collectors and model railroad enthusiasts alike with a finely rendered effort. The two-piece body shell is injection-molded plastic with a separate plastic insert for the cabin interior and clear plastic insert for the windows. There are no screws present holding the underframe to the body, but you’ll find you can carefully pull apart the two sections to gain access to the interior should you desire to add paint there. The examples I examined, courtesy of Masterbilt Models of Texas, all featured a black interior section with dash, steering wheel, and bucket seats. Rancheros of this era could have bench or bucket seats. The rubber-like tires are mounted on plastic hubs and a thin wire axle running through the underbody. The wheels rolled fine on the samples examined.

The bumpers, grille, headlights, and taillights are chrome-plated plastic with color added for brake lights. The turn signal indicators up front are separate plastic sections and presented in an amber hue. The underbody includes dual exhausts, which I’m not certain was a standard option (except for maybe on the 400 engine).

The colors produced in the first releases are all accurate Ford hues. The majority of offerings include the GT package, which is represented with dual sport-style rearview mirrors, and striping across the lower body and running off the cab sides and along the upper rim of the bed. The two-tone silver with black example (shown above) is the base Ranchero 500, which had no stripes and basic chrome rearview mirror on the driver’s side (the model includes the GT-level mirrors).

This is another winner from Brekina and a must-have for many auto enthusiasts. It’s great to see vehicles from the 1970s reproduced in 1:87! As with many Brekina offerings, you need to strike quickly to secure them. Check with your hobby dealer or visit Masterbilt Models online for stock on this and other HO scale cars and trucks.

Brekina HO-scale
Ford Ranchero

GT Metallic Green w/Gold 18226, $26.95

GT Red w/Black 18225, $26.95

GT Silver w/Black 18228, $26.95

500 Silver w/Black 18231, $26.95

Masterbilt Models

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Review by Tony Cook/Model photos by the author

Athearn Trains transports model railroad enthusiasts into its dimension of “what if?” offerings with a “Legendary Liveries” Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) FP45 diesel locomotive model for the hobby manufacturer’s Genesis series.

CB&Q was a solid supporter of its passenger business in the 1960s. Seeing the public relations value, Burlington ran steam excursions in addition to operating a healthy menu of passenger trains for people to enjoy, including the beloved California Zephyr. This positive passenger attitude dissolved in the mid-1960s with the arrival of Louis Menk as the road’s new leader.

What if Mr. Menk had not left his position with Frisco and CB&Q remained a passenger stalwart? That might be a path that would find the railroad in the market for new passenger motive power in the late 1960s. Burlington’s streamlined diesels go back to the famous Pioneer Zephyr and continued in the E-units series with E5s through E9s. The road’s new freight power in the 1960s included Electro-Motive’s SD45s; this helps legitimize the idea of Burlington FP45 coming on the roster after 1967.

Would CB&Q have stayed with the Zephyr silver livery or would the new-image Cascade Green with white hockey stick stripe and black top have been employed? Staying traditional for its effort, Athearn’s Genesis HO scale FP45 decorated for CB&Q presents the shiny silver finish with red stripes and black lettering. This is an eye-catching example of Athearn’s popular Legendary Liveries collection. The production provides CB&Q 9997 and 9999, which place these “what if?” FP45s in the numbering series with Burlington’s E-units.

The coverage of the silver presents a solid finish on this model with a metallic look, while not being subject to appearing grainy. The use of Burlington’s passenger scheme red nose stripes and pinstripe along the upper body and along the frame look authentic on this six-axle locomotive miniature. The nose of an FP45 prohibits the application of the road’s herald and instead the red-border “Burlington Route” herald is placed below the cab windows and above the road number. Athearn includes a herald on the tail, which I would have been tempted to skip. Athearn includes ACI labels in a part bag with this release.

Athearn’s next N scale FP45 production will include a 1:160 version in the same road numbers for this CB&Q release. This is a fun example of what might have been. A pair of these hauling the road’s Empire Builder, California Zephyr, or other services would make for an eye-catching late 1960s/early 1970s passenger train.

Athearn Genesis HO-scale
FP45 diesel locomotive with DCC-sound

Legendary Liveries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 9997
ATHG-18388, MSRP $319.99

Athearn Trains

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Review by Joe Bohannon/model photos by Pamela Varney

Prairie Shadows is a fairly new hobby company and, up to this point, is known for its fine HO and N scale rolling stock offerings. This ready-to-run GP20C-ECO diesel locomotive represents Prairie Shadows’ debut in the all-new motive power miniature market with this finely rendered, solid-performing 1:87 reproduction. The first offerings include red Canadian Pacific (CP), the prototype for this unique four-axle unit, and a limited supply of undecorated GP20C-ECO models. Following typical industry practice, Prairie Shadows offers DCC-sound GP20C-ECOs with ESU supplying its popular electronics, and you’ll find non-sound, standard DC editions in the run.

Repowering
The railroad industry is full of examples of opportunities where repowering breathes new life into the most visible part of railroading — the locomotive. What is “repowering?” It is the replacement of the prime mover or diesel engine found in a locomotive. Electro-Motive Division (EMD) was a popular source in the early days of diesels for repowering locomotives from other builders when those competitor’s engines proved less than reliable. In 1951, EMD repowered a Baldwin VO-1000 with a 12-cylinder 567B prime mover for Louisville & Nashville. Some railroads (Frisco, Rock Island, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, and Missouri Pacific are examples) rostered many examples of these odd “Frankenstein’s monster” locomotives. I believe an example of these mash-ups could be found on most every railroad at any one point in time; many times the body was altered with a replacement EMD-style hood when the new prime mover was installed.

ABOVE: The rear includes a single bugle air horn, ditchlights, m.u. receptacle, spare knuckle details, and more. This model accurately replicates the prototype’s inset brakewheel on the rear of the long hood on the engineer’s side of the unit.

While repowering may be a common practice, their unique builds per railroad make them an unusual find as a regular-production model release. Occasionally they are offered, such as Rapido Trains’ recently produced set of Alco PA locomotives that were repowered with EMD 16-567C engines (see December 2025’s Model Railroad News cover story on these Santa Fe offerings in HO). Locomotive builders historically allowed railroads to trade in locomotives, and manufacturers utilized select parts like trucks on new locomotives going back to the road (with a discount applied for the trade-in components).

In 1976, a novel concept was introduced in EMD’s catalog with its GP15-1. The GP15-1 was specifically marketed as a factory rebuilt locomotive. The goal was to make EMD competitive with railroads’ in-house rebuilding shops. Many railroads were facing aging first-generation locomotives with reliability becoming a challenge and a need to modernize components to better, more robust standards. The rebuilding boom came about partly due to uncertainty in the North American railroad scene, and a cost-effective solution was invaluable. By 1980, the U.S. had gone through two serious gas shortages and the railroad industry pivoted into fuel conservation.

EMD’s GP15s reflected this change as the GP15T replaced the non-turbo 12-cylinder 645 powered GP15-1/GP15AC with a slightly more fuel-efficient turbo charged 8-cylinder 645. 1982 marked the end of the GP15 series with a combined production of 372 units.

ABOVE: Excellent underbody detail includes piping and conduit features along the body above the well-rendered Dofasco truck sideframes.

While EMD never conquered the rebuild market, it kept the concept on its radar. Ten years after the GP15, EMD tried to market the next generation of factory rebuilt locomotives. A trio of demonstrator BL20-2 locomotives vied for orders starting in 1992. Externally sharing many components from the GP60-series, but under the skin they were extensively rebuilt GP9s — the modern looking locomotives didn’t garner orders like the GP15. In fact, only the three demonstrators were produced. One could say these BL20-2s were successful, only in the fact they operate today in an untouched state on the San Joaquin Railroad in California. The BL20-2 was most likely a victim of the changing dynamics in railroading, such as competitive contract locomotive rebuilding, the shift to six-axle locomotives in road service, and the reduction in local traffic business for Class 1s.

Third time may be the charm; at least EMD was hoping that idiom was true. In 2008, 16 years after the non-start of BL20-2 production, the market changed enough to warrant a new venture into a factory rebuilt locomotive. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed strict emission requirements and equally rigid timeline to meet those requirements. By 2008, new off-road diesels — including locomotives had to meet Tier 2 standards. This turned the industry on end and railroads searched for effective ways to meet these standards. EMD built two demonstrators to showcase its new 8-cylinder 710 prime mover. EMDX 7101 was built from a GP40, while its sister ended up being an extensively modified GP9. These “ECO” locomotives were advertised offering a 10- to 25-percent reduction in fuel consumption and met EPA Tier 2 requirements. The recycled core locomotives provided a savings to railroads, compared to newly built…

Prairie Shadows HO-scale GP20C-ECO diesel locomotive with DCC-sound

Canadian Pacific 2249
PS870501-08S, $324.99

Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co.

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In what may be their most significant announcement to date, Revolution Trains have announced they are to produce the iconic English Electric Class 37 in N Gauge, brining some innovative features and never before seen subclasses to the scale.

Bachmann Europe have announced the Class 20/3 in N Gauge for the Graham Farish range ahead of the International N Gauge show 2026, the first time this subclass of the Class 20 has ever been produced in N Gauge.

Revolution Trains have announced the liveries to be released in their third batch of N Gauge Class 66s, alongside additional tooling to be introduced to the model to allow more recent liveries to be accurately portrayed. The tooling updates includes plated over NRM pods and updated 2-aspect BMAC lights.

Operations Suspended in Summerland, B.C. Following District-Wide Wildfire Evacuation

SUMMERLAND, B.C. - Operations at our Summerland facility have been temporarily suspended following an mandatory evacuation order issued for the entire District of Summerland and neighboring regional areas due to the rapidly spreading wildfire.

The order was expanded by local authorities and emergency management agencies following rapid wildfire growth driven by aggressive fire behavior in the South Okanagan. In accordance with official safety directives, all personnel were evacuated, and local facility operations have ceased until community access is cleared by emergency officials.

Impact on Orders and Fulfillment
As a direct result of the evacuation and local operational pause:

• Fulfillment On Hold: Order processing and outgoing shipments are completely suspended until an official order clearance is issued. 
• Pending Shipments: Existing pending orders remain saved in our system and will be prioritized for processing as soon as staff can safely return to the facility.
• Timeline Uncertainty: Because emergency conditions and re-entry timelines remain dependent on containment efforts and official safety assessments, we are unable to provide a precise date for resuming normal operations at this time.

Keeping Our Community and Customers Updated

The safety and well-being of our team, their families, and our local community remain our highest priority during this crisis. We extend our sincere gratitude to the BC Wildfire Service, local emergency responders, and regional support crews working under challenging conditions.

We are committed to maintaining transparent communication with all customers and stakeholders. Regular status reports and notice of resumption will be shared via Website Notice Updates.

While response times may be slower than usual due to limited remote connectivity, messages will be answered as conditions permit.

Marklin 'A lot of circus yesterday at Cologne Main Station. In front of the wonderful cathedral atmosphere, Roncalli proudly showed off the new locomotive. Alongside TV teams, radio stations, and a lot of audience, even an unfinished hand pattern got lost.' 

Curtain up for Circus Roncalli - The circus is coming… by rail!

To mark the 50th anniversary of the famous Circus-Theater Roncalli, a very special locomotive is rolling across Germany. Locomotive 185 537, owned by SRI (Scherer Rail Invest) and leased to RBL (Rail Bavaria Logistik), now sports an exclusive livery celebrating the Roncalli anniversary and its accompanying tour. Naturally, ZIPPO—the ring’s secret star—had to be included; the clown character portrayed by Roncalli founder Bernhard Paul lends his famous red nose to the locomotive. Circus-Theater Roncalli was reinvented in 1975 by Bernhard Paul and co-founder André Heller as a "Gesamtkunstwerk" (total work of art) interpretation of the circus. The world premiere of the program "Die größte Poesie des Universums" (The Greatest Poetry of the Universe) followed in 1976, capturing the traditional flair of a classic circus. From costumes, uniforms, and tents to the colorful circus wagons, Paul created a magnificent atmosphere. Despite the adversities and challenges of its early years, Roncalli has since evolved into a major brand for circus and variety entertainment. To this day, Roncalli remains the only circus in Europe to tour the country by rail, relying primarily on private railway operators for transport. Happy 50th anniversary!
The "Roncalli locomotive" is being christened today, August 5, 2026, at Cologne Central Station; it will henceforth transport Roncalli’s living quarters and equipment to venues across Germany and Europe.
The model of the SRI Class 185 locomotive is being released exclusively by Märklin and TRIX in 1:87 / H0 scale (Item Nos. 36659/T22469). The model features an mfx/DCC decoder and is equipped with numerous lighting and sound functions. Suitable wagons for this theme are currently still in the planning stage.

Expected delivery 4th Qtr. 2026. Reserve yours today by simply placing a preorder.

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