 Joined: 14/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 125 Location: Madrid
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Hi, I remember having read somewhere the meaning of the code (letter+numbers) that is under the Märklin locomotives manufactures since the last years.
For instance: E1032062
I feel I found it somewhere in this forum, but I am not able to find it now. Does anyone know where I could find it?
Thanks.
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 1 user liked this useful post by Unholz
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The serial numbers starts from 1982 and on
Märklin locomotive's serial numbers:
The Märklin locomotive's serial number often starts with a letter, after this list:
Letter Explanation
No letter = Electro-mechanical Reversing Unit
V = Electronically controlled electro-mechanical reversing unit (Vorshaltelektronik)
E = Electronically controlled electro-mechanical reversing unit or an Electronic reversing unit
R = 5 star propulsion,Regulated (Fünf-Sterne-Technik)
D = Digital control, usually decoder type c80 or c81
H = Digital control, High performance propulsion, usually decoder type c90, c91, fx or mfx
M = Delta (Mehrzugbetrieb)
S = C-Sinus-Motor (not exclusive, some Sinus locomotives are reported to have H)
The serial number label is black with coloured print.
Colour Digits Years Remarks
before 1982 No serial numbers
Silver 6 1982 - 1987
Silver 8 1988 - 1991
White 8 1992 - 1996
Orange 8 1996 - 2005
Green 8 2006 - 2009
Green 9 2010 - 201?
From 1982 to 2009: The first number, eventually behind the letter, indicates the last number in the calendar year of production.
From 1010: The first two numbers after the letter indicates the two last numbers in the calendar year of production.
Examples:
number layout period first no. result =
317220 6-digit silver 1982-1987 3 1983
D57015 6-digit silver 1982-1987 5 1985
80058392 8-digit silver 1988-1991 8 1988
E2158552 8-digit white 1992-1996 2 1992
H8134728 8-digit orange 1996-2005 8 1998
S7115833 8-digit green 2006-2009 7 2007
H13389553 9-digit green 2010-201? 13 * 2013
*: from 2010 (nine digits) the two first numbers
There are some exeptions but in general the above are correct
Costas
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Joined: 14/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 125 Location: Madrid
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Thanks so much, that is exactly what I was looking for!
Kind regards.
Ευχαριστώ πολύ, Με εκτίμηση.
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Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS  |
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Joined: 14/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 125 Location: Madrid
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Thanks again to all of you.
I took a note of the sticky link....
Regards
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