37322 SBB Re 6/6 11666 "Stein Am Rhein"
37461 BLS Re 465 (460 005 "Niesen"?)

The BLS Re 465 mentions changeover from Swiss to Euro lights. I presume that this refers to the changeover from white to red taillight(s). It is not clear whether this is one white to two reds or just one red like the 39601-39610 loks.
I have also not been able to tell which lok number, but the logo looks like 465 005, which is one of the loks normally assigned to passenger traffic. The correct coaches for this lok would be the Liliput BLS EWIII or Hag or Liliput EWI or GoldenPass coaches.

29483 Swiss Freight Train Set with MS

Once again, Maerklin has decided to offer a Set with a Re 421. I cannot understand why they can't offer a Re 420 instead of the Re 421, which has already been released twice (37345 and 29481). Why not offer a Re 420 (Re 4/4II in Cargo colours) with normal handrails and regular Swiss pantographs) or even maybe a Re 430 (Re 4/4III) for a change?

42164 It is nice to see the EWIV Push-Pull Train back again. This set can be expanded with the 42173 Elevetino Restaurant coach. I think that it would have been really cool if they would have gone with a modified EWIV A as AS (with baggage compartment), an EWIV A and two EWIV B and left the pilot coach as the separately available 42179.

Another cool idea would have been if Maerklin would have introduced a Set of EC coaches in the new (so-called ICN) livery, as advertised for the Zuerich-Munich route. This would have been an H0 scale first and a guaranteed big seller.

37702 ICE 1. Another question for Maerklin, how about a version of the model with additional pantos, which are designed also for use in Switzerland? They released the "Elizabeth" Set but never the coaches to go with it. A complete trainset would be nice!

The Am842 is back. The description says condition about 2003. A model of the more recent leased loks used in Italy would have been nice too.
See: http://www.railfaneurope...9__2008-01-26_Novara.jpg

The Re 6/6 is on my list. The Re 465 is under consideration. I like the SBB 4-car freight train and the wood container cars.

Now, all I have to do is wait for the Hag, LS Models and ACME New Items and I can set my budget for the year.

Regards

Mike C

Trix new items 2011 - http://medienpdb.maerkli...rix_NH-Prospekt_2011.pdf

Any Pics of the BR39?

Yes, See page 28 of brochure in PDF http://medienpdb.maerkli...lin_NH-Prospekt_2011.pdf

I knew it, I knew it! Although I didn't say it on the forum, I had a feeling mother M would release another version of the Tee VT 11.5, and they have, the 37607 BR601.

Oh dear, I was hoping that this would be a cheap year!

95% of all models is still old same before,but some changed...
I´m not surprised to see it.
The new CS2 has still same only 16 functions.
And the app for mobilphone...???
Why...???
Stupid!!!

Looks quite interesting to me. The lack of a wireless remote control for the CS2 was a major turnoff for me, now there is an option. I assume it also works on an ipod?

Maybe this is a stopgap measure until they can sort something better out.

I've never been so happy not to collect DB Era III- I'd have spent a fortune this year! Some really nice stuff!!

On the purchase list though, I think here is my list:

- All the swiss freight and passenger car sets
- The little citroen-looking car that goes on the rails. Its cool!!

Other than that, no must haves. I already have a brown croc, red RE 6/6 (hag), the same swiss start set from the first time they did it, and BLS 465. No complaints here though, I think its a great lineup for 2011 and I'm excited I don't have a crazy lsit of purchases to fund like the last few years!

Also, it seems like Marklin has learned from a game Lionel has matered- the reissuing of old toolings complete down to the box. I think this is fantastic and everyone wins. My only hope is that they don't- over exploit it.

Good job Marklin!

All the puzzle pieces are finally in place.

I have to admit the outcome of this model is a complete surprise...
the new Lollo is an all new construction model.
Length 18.4 cm, 4 axles powered through cardan shaft, all new metal body.

Yeah, I called a shop a few hours ago and ordered it. It doesn´t matter if I have to feed on noodles rest of the year. I will have it!

According to the news brouchure it´s not 1999, it´s 999!!! But I don´t think it´s correct. 1.999 sounds more accurate and it´s what it says in Märklin database.

My opinion:
The fact that the new 100W power supply also have mentioned the 60214 makes me believe this CS2 will be able to provide the 5A also... at least I hope so (probably with a new software version). I think the more power in the CS2 was really needed.

The new CS2 shoud have a WLAN interface so we could use the iThing App without the need of additional hardware. I think the 60216 have that!!

I also agree that there is too much DCM motors for my taste.
The Trix HO range is much smaller than Märklin HO. Probably the DCM motors count here. Trix fans don't buy DCM motors.

It's mostly a classical Märklin assortment. I think the new range of products is good and covers their market, anyway I cann't say I am
very impressed.

The excessive DCM motors disappointed me. They consume a lot of power: maybe that was one of the factors Märklin took in consideration when decided to make the CS2 provide more power :)) (of course it was the 90W of Ecos lol)

I am undecided yet, but probably the BR50.40, BR39, BR3.10s, and the croc. (I'll suffer only with the BR3.10s DCMs).

Although I will not buy it I like the new old BR23.

I don´t care about the swedish models this year. I need to get the american models first so I think Märklin has presented a very nice selection for me this year. I really hope I´ll get my Blue bird. It´s not on my order list yet when I log in to my account. *Nervous*

Time will tell. Last year they announced the DHG 500 as "Neukonstruktion", this year it's the Lollo.
They don't say "all new" in the catalogue, only "new construction".

In a few months time we'll know more.

Da Blue Bird mon,

.....What I like : a lot of small loks or switchers this year.....many of them with new telex couplers.....I'm sure there is a demand, because 2010 was very poor for small loco....(only one model )

So what! It's still very expensive. Must be the fancy 1960's retro blue box (which I like, BTW).

Very happy to note that the 37322 Re 6/6 appears to have gray painted pantographs. If Maerklin has finally stopped producing Swiss models with non prototypical black pantographs, I will be very happy.
If so, I will have to order spare parts to retrofit at least some of my Re 4/4IIs and EWIV WRms. The pantos should also fit on Hag loks as they are both Sommerfeldt originals.

Regards

Mike C

DCM has good things going for it: longetivity, cheap part, easily servicable..

As for pulling power, it depends much more on the chassis...
Good model with even weight distribution pulls better.
(IMO, the old decapod will pull better compared to BR50.40, but we'll see about it when it comes out..)

Much have been said here about improving its quality;
If Marklin want to continue using them, why can't they tinker with its refinement so that it matches HAG's type 88 motor?



The problem is that Industry standard is can motor....
Cheap, simple, quiet, and generally problem free until it need replacement.
Every brand, every manufacturer uses it.
Everything that Marklin made is therefore compared to the "can" standard.
And the market has spoken... they prefer can vs DCM; or MaTrix market share would've been even more dominating.

SDS and large Sinus are both the best motors in the business, great concept, excellent end product.
it's unfortunate that Marklin made one too many mistakes from conception, technical issues, to marketing,
not the least bungling up even the BIG strategy..

As a result, instead of being the next big thing, in some ways, Sinus technology also drive many customers away...
many simply felt tired being treated like lab rats, or being played around by uncertainties ... add the usual excellent PR service and lack of clarity of information during their most difficult development phase..
.. these all worked to undermine the success of current SDS.

After all the trials and errors, in its latest SDS form, Marklin has finally created an excellent, mature, and very reliable propulsion system... it's distinctive, and superior than both DCM or can, even if it's more expensive cost wise.
IMO, SDS simply guarantees quality in every way that counts if you're willing to give it a shot.
The only reason why you'd want to avoid it, is if you're still running analog.

It will be a pity should Marklin ultimately decide to abandon it.
And right now, signs doesn't look that good...

You were faster than me! Attans också!

....to know if there is any chance, we should find out which depot they were attached to or assigned to during this era.....If we find some depot along the Rheingold line, then it might be possible as an emergency / replacement Lok ...

In theory it could have happened once.
The Rheingold was the domain of the large pacifics

Oops! Sorry, I posted to the wrong thread. I meant to post to "2011 what are you going to buy?".

They write "optimiert" (improved, optimized) - whatever that may mean.

The were many complaints about the shut-off contacts, maybe they changed those (just a wild guess).