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The 37024 is a model of the famous BR53 produced in 2011 as the Marklin Toy Fair Model. A Z version as well as a Trix version were also produced at the same time. There have been a handful of BR53 models produced by Marklin over the years. What makes this one unique is its winter camouflage livery. To my knowledge, these are the only such models Marklin created with a wartime livery. All BR53s can be considered fantasy locomotives as the prototype was never constructed and likely never made it past the design phase. Like other Toy Fair models, the locomotive also includes a wooden base with track to display it with. They can still be found and seem to be going for around the 400-450 euro mark. I didn't pick out this model and received it as a gift. I liked it so much though I decided to keep it ;) The model is large and heavy and looks impressive on the layout. The detailing of the camo looks great too (which is very hard to portray well in photos). tulit attached the following image(s):
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I decided not to dismantle the locomotive for this review due to the difficult of getting the cover off the boiler to remove the screws. The locomotive however is equipped with a full sound MFX decoder (21 pin) mounted in the tender. It features a dual speaker setup which seems to give a deeper/bass sound than many other tender locomotives I've run. The standard complement of sounds is provided. The sounds aren't unique for the BR53 and don't fully represent the extra cylinders. The motor of the locomotive is the DCM 5 pole motor. These tend to be a bit noisier than newer designs, but are great motors for torque. Power is fed to the rear wheel group (4 axles) which is articulated. Two of these axles have traction tires. The front wheel group is not powered. Interesting too is the choice of mounting the center rail pickup to the locomotive rather than the tender. tulit attached the following image(s):
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Marklin decided to attach a standard rather than a condensing tender to this locomotive. They seem to go back and forth with which type with the various issues of the BR53. Since this is technically a fantasy locomotive, no one can argue about the accuracy. tulit attached the following image(s):
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Detailing throughout is great. It's fun watching the mallet configuration in motion. One gripe might be the visible wires feeding the smoke generators and front lights. If you look closely you can see them running beneath the boiler. Fortunately you don't really see them unless you are specifically looking for them. If I ever need to dismantle the locomotive, I may try to cover/paint these black. tulit attached the following image(s):
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The locomotive has both front and rear lights that switch over with direction. These are not LEDs but rather conventional bulbs. Many prefer the softer look over LEDs but it's personal preference. There is some light leakage in the front under the boiler. This seems like it would be easy to fix with some black card stock mounted inside (another minor tweak when I have the locomotive dismantled). The front of the locomotive has a NEM pocket for another coupler. An additional coupler is even included in the box, but is just not installed by default. tulit attached the following image(s):
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One of the most exciting features of the BR53 models is their dual smoke generators. The generators take two top mounted 7226 (or Seuthe #10). The only other Marklin model I know of capable of taking two generators are the Big Boys. However, the Big Boy is only spec'd for Seuthe #11 (lower current than the #10, hence less smoke). This likely makes the BR53 their "smokiest" train. tulit attached the following image(s):
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And in action. My train room quickly fills with smoke after running it for just a minute. One addition note, this is a LONG locomotive. I haven't found a good shed yet that it will fit into. tulit attached the following image(s):
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A overall unique model to add to your collection if you aren't overly concerned with true realism since no prototype ever existed. Be sure your layout is equipped to handle the weight of this locomotive as well. tulit attached the following image(s):
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Hi, A good wagon that can be used with this Locomotive is the Rivarossi Bruno Canon in winter camouflage. I have the wagon and makes a very good match. Also there is a series of transport wagons loaded with a mini submarine also in winter camouflage from Liliput, they also look great with this locomotive.  Regards Eduardo
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Thanks for the review, Tulit! Great looking loco. Who cares that it never came to be built in reality?  |
Ray
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Originally Posted by: eduard71  Hi,
A good wagon that can be used with this Locomotive is the Rivarossi Bruno Canon in winter camouflage. I have the wagon and makes a very good match. Also there is a series of transport wagons loaded with a mini submarine also in winter camouflage from Liliput, they also look great with this locomotive.
Regards
Eduardo Thanks Eduardo. Those do look like nice matches.
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Hi, it is really great locomotive indeed, agreed with all that was said, also those liliput models looks really nice pulled by that monster! |
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Originally Posted by: tulit Interesting too is the choice of mounting the center rail pickup to the locomotive rather than the tender. Perhaps that is because, apart of minor details, mechanically the loco is exactly the same as earlier models, so the i think they use the same moulds and just do the paint job and mount a sound decoder |
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