I have one. Please have better quality checks and check every item before shipping.
I have been having faulty decoders, a faulty transfer table, missing parts, bad paint problems the last few years... 😐

I would like to see more CIWL coaches.

David

New K tracks system please!

A modern SNCF FRET bb27000 electric, not even bothered if it’s a hobby loco. Marklins SNCF locomotives are still very nice but are older locos, some of theses have been stored and even scrapped. So the usual locos on Freight trains in France are of the above types or private operators with Traxx 186 or Vosslah diesels.

I think it is interesting Märklin to produce:

Track: r3 for K track

European Locomotives or trains :
Ram (completely new tooling in 1:87 scale)
BR 18.4 S3/6 - same detail as S2/6 but with better capabilities to handle not perfeclty laid track(completely new tooling in 1:87 scale)
Le Capitole (completely new tooling in 1:87 scale)
UK Gresley A4s

European Less important:
Br 18.2 (completely new tooling in 1:87 scale)
Br 18.3 Ep. III
UK Gresley A3s

There are several USA locomotives I like, but that would be harder to buy most probably.
Broadway Limited Imports Hybrid Brass series has some nice models, but I would like them runnin on R2 and for 3 rail, obviously:
GN S-2
New haven I-5
T&P 2-10-4
NYC J3a
Some more nice ones, already produced MTH are also a delight to see
Despite they are being available from other brands, I would prefer them produced by Märklin by far.

I want to see new model.

BR44
S3/6
BR03.10 streamlined

...and does what?

If only Christmas wishes came true...but I dare to dream......I'd like to see some digital capability in Z gauge. Marklin did a survey a few years ago to solicit interest, and I've not heard boo from them since. It got my hopes up, but I've almost given up thinking I'll see anything.

Cheers,

Wal

But for what possible reason?

There is already a data connection between the controller and layout via the track power. ???

its old

Traction is one of the most important aspects of a locomotive, as it is completely useless in a layout in case traction is poor. Märklin must really adress traction as it did in the past. I remember when Märklin used as a marketing argument that their E94 could easily pull 60 tank wagons (I think 1964 catalogue). Also, in the 90ies (I think, not sure about exact years), there were events where sets of E94s/BR194s were used to pull real heavy loads, like a real tank wagon and a very large number H0 Märklin wagons.
Although the marketing used E94/BR194s, most other Märklin locomotives were very good pullers and pushers.

Pulling power and traction is critical for any non vitrine model. So, Märklin please consider this as an important design pre-requisite.

I am also curious, although I didn't have issues with that, what load are the Märklin NEM close couplers able to support. About this respect I don't think it is a problem at the moment.

Maybe I am wrong, but I think the other brands of H0 models are not better than Märklin in the issues I mentioned above. This fact can't be used (in my opinion) as a credible argument for Märklin don't care about them. We like Märklin because we think it was, is (and want in the future too) the best, and this means their models also need to have not only better traction than the other brands's models, but also good traction (my opinion about the traction of some other brands is bad....). ...and better doesn't mean it is good....

Miguel

I'm sure that adhesion is a big factor for those of you who have steep inclines on their layouts.

When I designed my current layout I had considered a "figure of eight" shape with an "up and over" section, but I could not achieve what I considered reasonable gradients in the space available. A couple of you sent me several designs showing me that it could be done, and I made experimental carpet layouts to test those ideas, but it still seemed too steep for me. For this reason I continued with a flat layout design.

On my flat layout there is no loco in my collection that cannot pull a realistic train. In fact most locos will pull much more than their real life counterparts could ever do. Those modellers who find their locomotives lacking in traction should ask themselves if the problem lies more in their layouts than in the locomotives! There are some locos that pull better than others, and I would consider it a bonus when you have one that pulls more than it should.

Maybe an MFX-equipped re-issue of a classic SK800 and some tinplate coaches to go with it?

...or a wireless MS2?

Relative to traction and adhesion, look at the video below to see what I mean. Obviously there is an imperfection in the track and as the editor said, that locomotive is a good test to verify is the layout is well built.

How about a wagon or Lok to promote Autism Awareness/Acceptance? Lead the way and maybe the full size railway will decorate the real Lok to match. About every other cause has had either a wagon or a Lok done for it but never for Autism Awareness/Acceptance. I would buy anything offered in HO or gauge 1 done up for this cause as I myself am on the autism spectrum, as are many other model railroaders around the world. Mike

Who did said you must love Märklin trains??

Well, no one, but it is a feeling, or even an addiction