I do not think they ever have. I think Fleischmann may have in the seventies. Probably H.A.G. for sure.

But... there could be also a Re 10/10 pack with a motorised loco and a "dummy", as M* did in the past for other locomotives!
Pietro

Reason why they haven't come out with one?
I would say they haven't bothered with new tooling for Re 6/6, with its unusual Bo-Bo-Bo axle configuration.

But as Lutz said, the fact that they haven't made one till now will only mean that should they come out with one - it will have the new SDS propulsion.
I don't think from now on they will ever be bothered to invest in a new tooling model with five pole motor layout. Five poles, I think will be constrained to models with older toolings that Marklin thought are "not ready" yet to get the new SDS. Probably because these models are still popular "as is" and there would be no point of introducing new tooling for SDS if they don't get any return on their investment.

A Marklin Re 6/6 will certainly be at the top of my list [:p], as this is one of the few gaps still missing in their lineups.
Let's hope there is a slim chance that it would come out in 2009 new models.
That said, I agree with you, Miguel.
I think Marklin should develop SDS Re 4/4 II in the near future,
seeing that even the new Re 4/4 I already equipped with one.

As one of the previous writers stated, the reason that Maerklin has not produced a model of the Re 6/6 is likely due to the BO-BO-BO configuration.
If you are looking to model a Re 10/10, you can opt for either one of the HAG Sets or use a Roco Re 6/6 with another brand's Re 4/4. The reason for this is that the Roco Re 4/4II represents the first series with only one panto, which are not used for freight traffic. I had suggested that Roco produce a model of 11350 (ex-SOB 41), which was the prototype for the Re 4/4III and did come from the first series.
The easiest option for a Maerklin modeller to have a Re 10/10 would probably be to buy a second generation Re 6/6 from Lima, remove the motor and operate as a dummy.
Typical long Gotthard Freight trains (1960-1975) might have had two Ae 6/6 at the front, with a third one about 1/3 of the way into the consist.
This can be replicated using Maerklin models, but I would recommend removing the motor from the third lok, so that you do not encounter problems with signals and speed changes.
I have 8 Maerklin Re 4/4IIs, 4 Ae 6/6s, 10 Re 460/465s. I also have 4 Roco Re 4/4IIs, 3 Roco Re 6/6s as well as 2 Hag Re 4/4IIs, 4 Hag Re 6/6s and 10 Hag Re 460s. I also have Hag SOB and BT loks, Re 450s, BDe 4/4s and Roco SOB loks and assorted Re 482/484/485/185s.
They are all high quality loks. I am very pleased with all of them and they all run problem free.
If you cannot find a model because one manufacturer does not make it, just check out the other brands. You will not be disappointed.
As far as BLS stock, Roco just released a model of the latest variant of the Ae 4/4. Rivarossi has a limited edition metal model of the BLS Re 4/4. They are worth looking into.
All of my models are as troublefree if not better than my Maerklin loks. Sorry Lutz, but in my collection, M has a higher rate of returned loks than Hag or Roco.

Regards

Mike C

Very good and nice Collection, Mike.

I would appreciate a Märklin version of the Re 6/6,especially so if the same degree of detailing is applied as with their Re 4/4II.
That said, I think Märklin has to come up with a really nice design in order to compete with, for example ,the excellent HAG Re 6/6.

The funny thing is that the lack of a Re 6/6 in Märklins program, made me decide to purchase my first HAG locomotive-a Re 6/6 - some years ago. Well you know how the story goes on from that point. Although my collection of HAG isn't as large as Mike's I have a fair collection of them by now, among others 3 Re 6/6s.

Kind regards
Guus

As I stated in an earlier posting, a new model of the BLS Re 425 (Re 4/4) will be coming from Rivarossi this year with a metal frame and body, as opposed to the last Lima model from the 1990s.

Hag also manufactures a BLS Re 4/4, but it is one of the slightly overdimensioned "old generation" models.

For those who have a bigger budget, a model was also announced by HRF.

@Chris

You should be able to find a better price for the 36006-31 than CHF 1025.-. Try here for example:
http://www.tee-usa.com/store/product7396.html
AC DigitalUS$790.56

You should also check the prices at Helmut's Hobbies. German stores who provide VAT exemptions also may have good prices on HAG.

Regards

Mike C

no complaints about TEE-USA here. I have had good service.

Nice pictures.

Thanks for sharing, Lutz.

Hi Kimball,

Yes that's correct there is a new numbering system. The original speed classification designator-the first letter- has been retained, however the numbering underwent the biggest change. The first number in the computerised numbering system means the amount of axles the rest can be found on this site:

http://www.lokifahrer.ch/Lokomotiven/bezeichnungen.htm

Sorry in German only, however from a Swiss engineer!

Kind regards
Guus

This is basically correct. For those HAG models which prototypically ran or still run in Germany (for instance the early model of the red Re 4/4 II 11196 or the Cargo Re 421's mentioned by Lutz), HAG provides one SBB and one DB single-arm pantograph. However, the difference actually only consists in a wider "contact plate" on top of the DB panto (it is not a real red DB-type panto).

Hi Guus,
Thankyou very much for the link, that makes it easy to understand. That is a very comprehensive website, I will find it increasingly useful as Märklin bring out new models.
For some reason the Märklin 26544 CISAlpino passenger set and loco has stirred my interest in Swiss stuff, and I am considering purchasing one.
So the topics on this site have given me a lot of information about that and related stuff.
Märklin have a habit of getting you interested in models you had never previously thought of. Good business.
I normally model era III of the DB, steam etc.
regards
Kimball

I second that!

Hi Lutz,

Once again great photos on a very interesting topic.

At first glance the pantograph of the RoCo model looks a lot like Sommerfeldts type 944.

Is this pure coincidence or are Sommerfeldt's pantographs used as standard equipment on RoCo/HAG/Märklin?

Kind regards
Guus

Regarding the idea of a Maerklin model of a Re 6/6, I think that we must first consider that it is likely that Maerklin will first produce a model of the second series of the Re 4/4I, probably also one in the TEE colours to go with this year's TEE Bavaria coach set.
At the same time, we will likely see SDS models of the Re 4/4II and Ae 6/6 with white LEDs and sound in the near future.
The Re 6/6 offers limited variants (green/red and round/halogen headlights). Unlike the Re 4/4II, there are no other railroads and only very limited special liveries that can be modelled.
I would also expect to see the Centralbahn models of the Re 4/4I to be released, possibly as a MHI or special edition.
The other model that it might be interesting to see with SDS propulsion would be the RBe 4/4-RBe 540.
I have both Roco and Hag Re 6/6 models and am very pleased with all of them.

Regards

Mike C

Excellent models,Guus, you have many lovely HAG items there.

I thought Märklin new items for 2009 have included a Re 10/10

I appreciate Märklin's effort to produce more Swiss locos.
I think, the deep affection for Swiss models lies in many modelers, therefore Märklin has ignored the potential market in the past.
The same goes for the variety of Austrian locos.
Kleinbahn, Liliput and Roco have produced a variety of Austrian locos and Roco more on the electric variety.
We have had a considerable amount of Swiss locos.
Old 3014 Re 4/4 I
Red Arrow,
Re 4/4IV
Ae 3/6
Ae 6/6
Ae 8/14
Ce 6/8
Be 6/8
Gottardo,
Grey mouse,
Re 460
Re 465
Re 4/4 II
Am 842
Am 4/4
Ee 3/3
Br 482
BLS 485
De 6/6
Re 4/4 I
Series 474
Is it also a factor for modelers, the design of a loco ? e.g 460, 465.
I also believe Swiss steam locos have been left behind as models.

regards.,
John

A small contribution regarding Swiss locos:


1/100s f3,5, 11.363 and 11.664


1/50s f2,8, 11.336 and 11.683, as far as I can see from the original high resolution photo

They were shot in Lavorgo on the Gottard Bahn, July 20th 2006, at 1914 and 2020.

None of the photos were planned, so the quality is not so good.
The first was taken while we left our car next to the roadside hotel.
The second one came very quickly while the FD and I had a nice outdoor dinner at the hotel.

We were actually very surprised about the high speed the trains had, after the steep climb up to Lavorgo.

I need a Re 6/6 to do the same, John

The production of the Re 6/6 is postponed till 2010 John.

See also: https://www.marklin-user...ult.aspx?g=posts&t=12465

Kind regards
Guus