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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!

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.

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.

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.

This year, we can proudly celebrate 66 years of ROCO. Udo Jürgens already sang: „Life begins at 66“ – following this motto, we stand for progress, innovation and a wide range of international products. In short, everything to make the miniature version of the world a bit more detailed for our fans around the globe.

Reason enough for us to send our brand out on the "real" rails and make it even mor visible! What could be a better way to do that than with almost 10.000 HP and a record-holding Taurus 3?

In cooperation with ÖBB and our designer Markus Huber, we are dressing a 1216 in a particularly striking livery. One side of the branded locomotive allows a look into its interior: its technology. But wait a second: Are we looking at the real Taurus here or the technology of a ROCO miniature Taurus? It's up to our fans and passengers to solve the riddle.

The legend of Europa riding the bull symbolizes strength, confidence and the courage to set out on a new journey. Zeus approaches Europa in the form of a gentle bull and carries her across the sea to Crete - a journey that symbolizes change, union, and the beginning of a new story. The name of our continent originated from this myth, and its cultural diversity is characterized by it to this day. This timeless symbol lives on in the electric locomotive Taurus, whose name deliberately evokes the mythical bull. With its confident strength, it brings together people, regions and stories throughout Europe - reason enough to dedicate the second side of the themed locomotive to the Taurus and this artistic vision.

 The H0 version of this remarkable locomotive will be part of the ROCO range this year as a one-off edition and will be available in time before the Christmas trade. There is also a N Scale version that is part of the Fleischmann range this year as a one-off edition and will be available in time before the Christmas trade. 
Just like with our last themed locomotive in 2024 on occasion of the European Football Championship, it pays off to be fast! 

Just in time for the Intermodellbau trade show in Dortmund, we are pleased to present additional, previously unannounced H0 novelties in our News Express 2026-04.

 A total of 11 cars will be introduced, all of which are expected to be available from stock within the coming weeks. Highlights include the DR H0 passenger coaches “Städteexpress”, an H0 G10 Persil car as well as a weathered H0 GS UIC car.

 For the first time at the Intermodellbau in Dortmund, we are showcasing a special trade show model from the “BRAWA Signature Edition”: The DB H0 Gmhs35 “Deutz” freight car is a strictly limited-edition model and will initially be available exclusively at our trade show booth, in our factory outlet, and via our online shop.

UPDATE: April 2026 - Brawa has sent us an updated factory clearance list. This is their largest clearance of discontinued items yet with fantastic savings. See the link below for all the sale items.

Brawa is clearing out factory discontinued and end-of-production items at discounts up to 35% off. This is a fantastic chance to add an exquisitly detailed Brawa model to your collection or layout at a great price.

We have posted sale prices for dozens of Brawa DC and AC locomotives and rolling stock in both HO and N scale. These are great prices and only a few of each product are available from the factory so order now to make sure you get the items you are after! 

Please note: Most products in this special sale are not in stock at our store and need to be ordered from the factory. Due to the nature of the sale we cannot guarantee items are still in stock at the factory - please order ASAP for the best selection. We will do our best to remove sold out items as we are notified by Brawa. All factory clearance item sales are final and of course, locomotives will have their 2 year warranty.

This first quarter has seen 3 major surprise announcements and the latest is an exciting 1 Gauge Model of the famous KPEV EG 507 Electric Locomotive.

The first electric locomotives of the Royal Prussian Railway Administration (KPEV) were once the pride of Prussia on rails and represented milestones in locomotive engineering at the time. These rugged prototypes were designed with uncompromising efficiency for special duties using proven principles from steam loco engineering. However, they used clean, invisible energy without any steam, soot, or coal.
 
The class EG 507 and 508 freight locos built in 1913 and 1914 epitomize the Prussian virtues of the KPEV. During the pioneering era of electric train haulage, the company left nothing to chance and therefore ordered test locos for very specific purposes from a variety of companies. Most of them resembled curious giants from another world, also due to their unusual sound. However, like many other locomotive types from the early days of electric train haulage, they laid the foundation for the modern railroads of today.

4 Versions are being offered; Era 1 KPEV in Photo Gray; Era 1 KPEV in Prussian Green Livery; Era 2 DRG Brown Livery and finally, a Technological Edition in exposed Brass and metals.

For 1 Gauge Collectors & Enthusiasts, these models have never been offered before. Reserve one or more of these Iconic Locomotives. Deliveries are expected in late April or early May.

Artitec just continues to amaze with 232 new products already announced for this year covering both Civilian and Military ranges. The detailing and weathering of their products are exquisite!

In their civilian program, their range of vehicles from cars to tractors continue to expand. Day to day scenes like a drink vending machine (387.661); fisherman on a boat (387.658) and “What’s for dinner?” (5870160). They have a new mechanic’s garage offered in 4 different country versions with detailed interiors, (10.474;475;476;477). Of course, their figure range offers more typical scenes that we all recognize as needed on our model railways, even kids having a snowball fight, (5870148).

In their military program, several new tank versions are offered in the BRD; USA; German Wehrmacht; DDR and even Canada gets a mention with a Crusader Anti-aircraft tank, (6870766).

Far to much to discuss, so enjoy browsing the line-up and note, most items are available in a wide range of scales.

Special announcement gauge H0

The long-established Göppingen-based company Leonhard Weiss, our partner for the Model Railway Days and the inspiration for many Märklin models, is expanding its rail fleet with the Euro9000, currently the most powerful locomotive on the European market. Naturally, Märklin/Trix are adding the model to their ranges!

The completely redesigned dual-power locomotive class 2019 in Leonhard Weiss colors is available exclusively from Märklin and Trix and impresses with the latest technology and high-quality details.

• Switchable shunting and special signals,
• Buffer storage,
• Four separately digitally controllable pantographs,
• Numerous switchable lights are just a few of the highlights that make this highly detailed metal model a special locomotive.

Just as impressive as the prototype, which has been on the rails since January, the model will be on the move on model railroaders' layouts.

Expand your Märklin and Trix x ‘Leonhard Weiss’ collection with this exclusive model. Simply, Pre-Order yours today!

The unusual. 'Coffin Berkshires'

Welcome to the second half of the 19th century, when the railroad was revolutionizing transportation in the United States of America at breathtaking speed and playing a central role in transforming the country into the land of opportunity. It was also a time of rapid development in steam locomotive construction. Driven by the mantra of creating ever bigger, more powerful, and faster designs, new loco types were often named after the areas in which they were used.
The construction of a machine that had four driving axles as well as one leading and one trailing axle represented a milestone in freight traffic. As well as improving the performance on curves, the design permitted a longer boiler design compared to the locos without leading or trailing axles. A larger firebox also delivered an extra performance boost. Since the driving axles were now in front of the firebox, they could be made larger, which, in turn, enabled higher speeds.

We are now offering this model (Märklin and Trix) as a completely new design with matching freight cars

Marklin/Trix Berkshire Southern Pacific  2-8-4 Steam Locomotive linked below;

Marklin Southern Pacific Freight Car Set and Caboose linked below;

Trix Southern Pacific Freight Car Set linked below;

Note: You can easily extend the Marklin Freight car set by adding the Trix Car Set. Conversely, one can extend teh Trix version by adding the Marklin Freight Car Set as well as the Caboose. One simply needs to change the Marklin Cars to DC wheels when running 2-Rail DC.

 Note: For US Customers, these will ship directly to them from Marklin, USA. 

Roco announced today that the demand for the French SNCF BB 26005 has far exceeded their original production schedule of these locomotives. At present they are oversold, however, they are considering a 2nd production run of this highly-anticipated locomotive.  Based on new orders, they will make their decision March 27th. 

If you have been considering this locomotive, now is the time to place an order. Reserve yours’s now to avoid disappointment!

Roco has just started delivery of the CSD 469.1 Electric Locomotives announced back in 2024. (New tooling always takes a while and generally well worth the wait as in this model.)

• A completely new construction
• Design in delivery state (Skoda factory type 43E)
• Locomotive signs supplied as etched parts
• Finely-detailed design of the bogies as well as the spoked wheels
• Completely newly developed pantograph with innovative fastening 
• In digital mode with switchable cab and engine room lighting, switchable head and tail lights, and undercarriage lighting based on the CSD model
• If you haven’t already reserved yours, order now to be in the initial deliveries before they sell out.

Austria – and the whole world – have been bitten by the Song Contest bug! Before Vienna transforms into the hotspot of the world's largest music competition from 11 to 16 May, the Austrian Federal Railways is sending an eye-catching advertising medium onto the rails.

Of course, ROCO is also on board and is producing a unique model of the elaborately decorated machine. Delivery will take place just in time for the ESC in May.

Please note: The number of items is strictly limited and the edition is unique – so be quick! The ESC inspires people all over the world and appeals to a wide audience far beyond the railway community.

Order Deadline is February 24th so to ensure you will get yours, order today or tomorrow at the latest!

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, February 28th, no exceptions.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, February 28th, no exceptions.

Today we have added the latest 2026 EUROTRAIN Locomotives, Coach & rolling stock from Marklin. These are special models that the factories produce for the IDEE & SPIEL Company as EUROTRAIN Exclusive editions. These typically sell out quickly and do take time to come in.  

• Two interesting lomotive models from the 'Lokomotion' WRI company, a Kof Diesel and a CL 151 Electric. 
• Continuation of the 2 Axle Thunderbox Passenger Coach line up with a 'Rolling WIne Tavern' theme
• USTC 4 Axle Tank Car which goes well with teh Artitec 4 Axle Heavy Duty Flat Car series 20.284.18 through 20
• A nice RAG Hopper Car to continue adding to past series 
• A very cool Tarp Car, 'WANTED RAIL COWBOY / COWGIRL' by CAPTRAIN

Check out these interesting models and Pre-Order yours early as they will not last once released.

Note: Pre-order program discount does not apply to these specific models.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, January 31st, no exceptions.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Take advantage of an additional 5% to be deducted when submitting ‘2026 New Item Pre-orders’ Only. (Please submit regular stock items on separate orders.)
• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, January 31st, no exceptions.
• Note: For the first time, given the current economic instability, we reserve the right to cancel 5% pre-order discounts should the Canadian $ continue its decline over the course of the year. This applies to Canadian dollar orders only. USD pre-orders will not be affected. (In the event that the Canadian dollar would have a substantial rebound, we would of course revise to lower pricing as models arrive.)