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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hi, it is really great locomotive indeed, agreed with all that was said, also those liliput models looks really nice pulled by that monster!