Indeed, maybe not, but just to quote Mike, "Märklin won't get any my money" on those treadmill models. They will on any retooled model they'd care to issue though.

Hi, Armando!

When the wheels slip then the loco is not under-motorized.

The new one has four powered axles. So once again M* wastes a lot of potential tractive weight.
I haven't tried mine with heavy trains on steep grades so I don't know if it's a good or bad puller. But I can imagine that a BR 44 or 50 will be a better puller.

Hi Lutz,

I see the two diesel shunters, What is the cat ref number is it?

I agree, but in that case surely they should be making more of the Hobby range in order to capture new modellers?

In terms of tooling cost vs profit I would say a few cheaper locos will be far better for Marklin than one or two big money models, and they could do with the cash...

I don't think it is a problem of insomnia, because they seem to be asleep, but they had better wake up soon!



Precisely why a company would not want to lose any more of their loyal customers than they have to. I am not dying of old age (yet!).
If they really wanted to get new customers, they should partner with a software company and come up with a train driving game (for kids ie not MS TrainSim) that could help build the fascination of trains with the next generations. They might also decide to get into other markets, ie mp3 player shaped like trains, etc. (= brand awareness)



I understand that the models presented are "handmuster" or show models. The Re 4/4II is probably already a real model. The Re 6/6 is still in design. I have contacted them with my concerns. Hopefully they will take the time and correct the flaws.

As far as the cost. They have the correct form from the 34344/29859 models (Re 4/4II). Even if they wanted to do a single production run of models, it should not cost very much to stop the production for a minute to swap moulds when switching from the 29842 to the 37356.
The only reason not to change it would be due to being too lazy to retrieve the correct form. If the form was damaged, they could use the one from the 34345 and add the swiss crest on the front (a minor change) since they are not likely to reissue that model.

I am not asking for 100% accuracy. I don't expect each engineer figure to have different hair and eye colour. I am not going to make a big deal about whether a lok says Depot "Zuerich" when that number was actually based in "Bern", or even raised vs printed lettering. But an issue like a handrail, incorrect pantos or the like, especially when they have previously manufactured a correct version is almost over the top for me.

Regards

Mike C

Yes, the problem with the Br53 is that the front drivers are not powered. In fact, I have heard that if they are not properly lubricated, they sometimes get stuck and slide along without rotating, which causes even more pulling problems!

Having said that, I would love to have one of these beasts. I nearly got a 3102 second hand once but turned it down because the top was all stained from the smoke generators. Perhaps one day....

Ray

Thanks Davy,


I appreciate this input, makes us more aware of the reality of things.
regards
Kimball

Replying to Armando re: the BR53, I have the Photo Grey MFX one that was the last issue a few years ago. No problems with traction, but then my layout was all flat. There was some issue with not all the wheels making contact with the track , which needed a bit of adjustment but is OK now. The odd thing about it was the sound chip, which sounded more like a diesel than a steam loco, no chuff chuff, but maybe that was the condenser effect?

I find it amusing that many of us own or are interested in a BR 53 which was never built, and with a condenser tender which was never even proposed for use with a 53........then we complain about special issue Crocs in NYC white livery! No different to the Marklin plain metal releases in my opinion, when I first started out with Marklin I owned a silver Ae8/14, because I didn't know it was wrong..nice looking model though, but I have a Green Dgital version now.

At the end of the day, theese are only toy trains....runs for cover..(joking by the way!).

Regards
Ashley

Modelling trains that never existed is not wrong, it's called freelance modelling.

If you want to imagine that the second world war went differently and Borsig actually managed to produce the Br53, then your imagination can fill the gaps.

You can even propose an imaginary country which bought locos from Switzerland and painted them silver, if you like. Wouldn't that be spectacular?

Ray

Can't we all live in peace and not expect that a particular company conforms to ours and our only views?

Lutz probably buys all the models no matter what, others are more critical. I think there is space for all, even R1 afficionados like me.

Armando can get his Roco models for his size, we all have alternatives.

I will buy as many Marklin as I can: they still are the one to beat! I am disappointed that they do so little of italian locomotives but understand. I want M* to survive and if this means saving on a mold for a Re 4/4 so be it. If it is such a sore thumb just don't buy it. I wont because I have already a few and one more would do little good. If money was not an option (as appears for some in our community) then I would go for it. For my particular taste, a wrong handrail would not be a deal breaker. Sometime even flawed models become collector items.

Just.. let's all get along.. please..

I like the DRG set with the class 17,that one is a classic.

How much does 37193 and 42229 cost in NZD,toottoot might be the better one,I am staying out of Merv Smith after the 37538 nearly costed me $800NZD

Thanks, Dave. If/when I get one I'll try not to have more than 52 freight cars on it!

Ray

Here is the latest information:

As you probably have read by now, the 37320 Re 10/10 Set and the 37321 Re 6/6 (620) have been postponed until 2010. The 37356 will be released this year.

This morning, I finally received a reply to my email to Maerklin regarding the issue of the handrails on the 37356 locomotive.



"Thank you for your message.
The photo depicted shows the New Items Sample. Between first information and product release, there can still be changes. The handrails you refer to will be corrected in the final model."

I thanked them very much for their reply and informed them that I had just placed a conditional order for that item with my dealer.
I have also noted that at least one dealer is listing the item with a photo showing the correct (prototypical) handrails.

Regards

Mike C

Yes, well done, Mike!

I promised myself no one time serries for this year, but 37356 has just got a bit more tempting now.

One thing we can learn from this is someone or some department at Maerklin is now more responsive to the hobbyist (the customer)... I wish they would have found this religion, some time ago...My two cents

Guess we don't have to worry. They are still friends ...

Hi Mike
You'll be happy to know that i just got the insider news today and the Re 4/4 II Porrentry will be getting the correct handrails on it. There is even a nice correction picture included.
Someone at Märklin is now listening to your repeated requests to correct.
I think the "new management" have revisited the customer service part of the business maybe??
Good news anyways. Its a beautiful model which i shall be ordering as well now.
Kurt

I haven't have any one but some pictures via topic.

https://www.marklin-user...ult.aspx?g=posts&t=13428