Marklin 39885 - Class 044 Steam Locomotive

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Scale: H0-Scale

EAN/UPC: 4001883000008

System: 3-Rail AC (Märklin).

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Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 044 heavy steam freight locomotive, with a type 2´2´T34 standard design coal tender. Black/red basic paint scheme. Standard design Witte smoke deflectors, pilot truck wheel set with spoked wheels, without smoke box central locking, with inductive magnets on both sides. Road number 044 657-5. The locomotive looks as it did around 1973.

Highlights

  • Another Märklin classic.
  • World of Operation mfx+ digital decoder and a variety of operation and sound functions.
  • Digitally controlled cab lighting, firebox flickering, and flickering at the ash pan.
  • Type 2`2`T34 coal tender included.
  • Partially open bar frame with mostly open view between the frame and boiler.
  • High-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler.

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. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and the coal tender are constructed mostly of metal. The 7226 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke unit that can be installed in the locomotive will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting, firebox flickering, and flickering at the ash pan can also be controlled separately in digital operation. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. There is a close coupler with an NEM pocket and a guide mechanism on the rear of the tender and on the front of the locomotive.

The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective sleeves for the piston rods, brake hoses, and prototype imitation couplers are included. 

Length over the buffers 26 cm / 10-1/4".

Charlie's Tips

A freight car set to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 46664.

This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item number 22988.

Publications

- New items brochure 2025

Features

(Metal frame and mostly locomotive body.
#mfx+ digital decoder
§DCC decoder
hBuilt-in sound effects circuit.
HTriple headlights that change over with the direction of travel.
UMärklin close couplers in standard pocket with guide mechanism.
4Era 4
YATTENTION: adults only

Warning

 ATTENTION: adults only
 ATTENTION: not for children under 15 years
Control Unit Mobile Station Mobile Station 2 Central Station 1/2 Central Station 3/2
Headlight(s) X X X X X
Smoke generator contact X X X X X
Steam locomotive op. sounds X X X X X
Locomotive whistle X X X X X
Direct control X X X X X
Sound of squealing brakes off X X X X
Engineer’s cab lighting X X X X
Whistle for switching maneuver X X X X
Flickering Light in Fire Box X X X X
Air Pump X X X
Letting off Steam X X X
Sound of coal being shoveled X X X
Tipping grate X X X
Water Pump X X X
Injectors X X X
Replenishing coal X X X
Replenishing water X
Replenishing sand X
Sanding X
Switcher Double "A" Light X
Switching maneuver X
Generator Sounds X
Control function X
Coal being shoveled and firebox flickering X
Rail Joints X
Safety Valve X
Sound of Couplers Engaging X
Light Function X

EAN/UPC: 4001883000008