Marklin 39642 - Tank Locomotive BR 64
Prototype: German State Railroad Company (DRG) class 64 steam locomotive. The locomotive looks as it did around 1932. Version with riveted water tanks.
Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and a sound effects generator. It also has controlled Softdrive Sine high-efficiency propulsion and a compact design, maintenance-free motor. 3 axles powered. Traction tires. A 72270 smoke generator can be installed in the locomotive. The dual LED headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke generator contact will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The headlights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. Brake hose details parts and piston rod protectors are included with the locomotive.
Length over the buffers 14.3 cm / 5-5/8".
Control Unit | Sx | Mobile Station | DCC | Mobile Station 2 | Central Station | |
Headlight(s) | · | · | · | · | ||
Smoke generator contact | · | · | · | · | ||
Steam locomotive op. sounds | · | · | · | · | ||
Locomotive whistle | · | · | · | · | ||
Direct control | · | · | · | · | ||
Air Pump | · | · | · | |||
Sound of coal being shoveled | · | · | · | |||
Bell | · | · | · | |||
Letting off Steam | · | · | · | |||
Sound of squealing brakes off | · | · | ||||
Grate Shaken | · | · |
Highlights:
- mfx decoder.
- A variety of operating and sound functions can be controlled.
- Tooling changers for correct Era II version.
One-time series.
A passenger train to go with this locomotive can be made with the cars from the Marklin 43019 passenger car set.
^ Norbert send us this picture of his "crew" working on the BR 64 and recording the process.