Marklin 39661 - Class 06 Steam Locomotive (Insider 2026)

This Model is available to order for Insider Members only. Expected delivery is in 2026.

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) express steam locomotive, road number 06 002. In a prototypical version without streamlining, with a type 2´3 T38 coal tender, dual headlights, Witte smoke deflectors, and an inductive magnet on one side. The locomotive was based in Hamm. It looks as it did in 1952.

Highlights

• Prototypical modeling of a DB design for use of the de-streamlined class 06.
• Completely new tooling.
• Frame as new tooling - when run slowly trouble-free negotiation of sharp curves and turnout combinations.
• Model constructed mostly of metal.
• A variety of separately applied details.
• Finely detailed valve gear.
• Factory-installed smoke unit with dynamic smoke exhaust, which varies with the speed.
• Buffer capacitor included to bridge over short track lengths without current.
• Cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
• Firebox flickering can be controlled digitally.
• The running gear lighting can be controlled digitally.
• mfx+ World of Operation digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions.
• Buffer height conforms to the NEM.

Product description

Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. One axle powered, three axles powered using side rods. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. The locomotive has a factory-installed smoke unit with dynamic smoke exhaust, which varies with the speed. Dual headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. Cab lighting and firebox flickering can be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free, warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. There is a buffer capacitor. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. There is a close coupler with a guide mechanism in an NEM pocket on the back of the tender. The buffer height on the locomotive and tender conform to the NEM.

The minimum radius for operation is 437.5 mm / 17-1/4" radius.

With slight limitations Radius 1 operation in also possible.

Piston rod protection sleeves and brake hoses are included.

Length over the buffers approximately 31 cm / 12-3/16".

This steam locomotive, road number 06 002, without streamlining is be produced in 2026 in a one-time series exclusively only for Insider Members.

Charlie's Tips

A car set to go with this locomotive is also being offered at Ajckids under item number Marklin 42528 exclusively for Insider members in 2026. This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 25061 exclusively for Trix Club members.

Publications

- Special Imprint and Special Products

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