{"product_id":"marklin-38111","title":"Marklin HO 38111 Class 1100 Electric Locomotive Fall 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1950. There was a great spirit of optimism everywhere in the war-torn countries of Western Europe. The railroad also played a decisive role in this. At the time, it represented freedom and mobility – and also symbolized the dawn of a new era. Naturally, this also applied to the Netherlands, where numerous lines had already been electrified before the Second World War. For this reason, one priority of the “Nederlandse Spoorwegen” (NS) after 1945 was to rapidly expand electric operation and modernize the locomotive fleet. To secure modern locos quickly, the company turned to the French class BB 8100, which had been operating reliably in the neighboring country since 1947. With its two powered, two-axle trucks, this loco type was equipped with the very latest drive technology. In the end, NS ordered 60 machines from Alstom in Belfort and added them to its loco fleet as the class 1100. With an output of 2,722 hp and a top speed of 120 km\/h \/ 75 mph, they soon dominated train haulage on electrified NS routes. They also hauled prominent trains such as the TEE “Rheingold” and “Rembrandt,” or the “Italy-Holland Express.” For four decades, the rugged class 1100 locos were indispensable traction units in the Netherlands, and the last unit was only withdrawn in 1999. Locomotive 1125 was restored to its original 1950s condition at great expense. It can now be admired as a unique treasure in the Railway Museum in Utrecht. Unfortunately, like the other five surviving units, this machine is not operational. However, the new and beautifully detailed Märklin model will make it possible to recreate trains such as the “Rheingold” hauled by a class 1100 in miniature in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew tooling with prototypical detail modifications.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a version of the museum locomotive bearing loco number 1125 at the Railroad Museum in Utrecht.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe loco is from the first production run, without end reinforcement (loco numbers 1101 to 1150).\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate metal construction with many separately applied details.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab and machine room lighting controlled digitally.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose couplers in NEM pockets.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld of Operation mfx+ decoder with extensive light and sound functions.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e The loco has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive light and sound functions. It also has a controlled, high-performance motor with a flywheel, centrally mounted. All four axles are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires are fitted. Dual headlights and dual raised red marker lights change ends with the direction of travel, operate conventionally, and can be controlled digitally. The special L-signal function (2 x yellow below, 1 x white above) can also be controlled digitally. The headlights at no. 1 and no. 2 ends can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, the switching light at each end is 1 x yellow below. The cab and machine room lighting can each be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free yellow, warm white, and red LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is fitted. Detailed roof equipment with redesigned Faively G5 scissor pantographs. The truck is fitted with close couplers in an NEM pocket. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. Brake lines and screw couplers are included separately for installation on the model. Length over buffers 14.9 cm \/ 5-7\/8\".\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25111.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Märklin explanation videos on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCB-OmGaVsGnWkUFtRGIryKA\"\u003eYouTube Channel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpare parts for our articles can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maerklin.de\/en\/service\/instructions-spare-parts\/spare-parts\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e in our spare parts search.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial light function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric locomotive op. sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Pitch Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine room lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineer’s cab lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Pitch Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineer’s cab lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound of squealing brakes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlights locomotive end 2 off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlights locomotive end 1 off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlower motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetting off Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePantograph Sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRail Joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor's Whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound of Couplers Engaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching range + switching light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer to buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnouncement: history of the locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45584485515440,"sku":"38111","price":417.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/0161\/8352\/files\/eadb69dd690e38101a07fe05dcb5b0f21787756427.jpg?v=1789486296","url":"https:\/\/euromodeltrains.com\/products\/marklin-38111","provider":"Euro Model Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}