 Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,453 Location: Scotland
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Thinking of buying a steamer G 5/5 .. Marklin 39550. Think it was made around 2015 and just wondering if anybody has one and if it is a good runner and worth buying.
Thanks for any comments on the model. |
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 Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,875 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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Originally Posted by: David Dewar  Thinking of buying a steamer G 5/5 .. Marklin 39550. Think it was made around 2015 and just wondering if anybody has one and if it is a good runner and worth buying.
Thanks for any comments on the model. |
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Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,453 Location: Scotland
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Thanks John. That looks OK and appears to run well so will place an order shortly. |
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 Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,475 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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Originally Posted by: David Dewar Thinking of buying a steamer G 5/5 .. Marklin 39550. Think it was made around 2015 and just wondering if anybody has one and if it is a good runner and worth buying.
Thanks for any comments on the model. Marklin currently have a whole heap of this series of locos on special offer (including the 26603 set) ... check with your dealer.
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 Joined: 30/08/2016(UTC) Posts: 636 Location: Brussels
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I heard that lonesome whistle blow. Hank Williams |
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 Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 15,870 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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I'm very happy with mine. It's the 3rd train in this video: ...and here's a photo of it in action:  |
Ray
Mostly Marklin.Selection of different eras and European railways
Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,692 Location: United Kingdom
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Look out on ebay for under 300 Euro.
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Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy. |
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Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,453 Location: Scotland
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Thanks for replies and videos. Lippe have the sound model for 299 Euros ( also 4% will go to the bonus account) I also have a lot of cash lying in my bonus account so will get it for around 230 Euros. I already have some of the wagons which will go with it but was just wondering what it was like as it is a few years old now and maybe was not popular for some reason but it looks fine.
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Originally Posted by: David Dewar Thinking of buying a steamer G 5/5 .. Marklin 39550. Think it was made around 2015 and just wondering if anybody has one and if it is a good runner and worth buying.
Thanks for any comments on the model. Even I do not own it, I think it is always a very good choice. Greetings from Bavaria   TEEWolf P.S.: 39550 with mfx+ decoder as of Märklin's website 39551 with mfx decoder as of Märklin's website
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 Joined: 05/09/2014(UTC) Posts: 676 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE, Somersworth
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I recently purchased this and love it. Be aware that you are paying for the mfx+ features which are well worth it if you can take advantage of them.
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Joined: 30/08/2016(UTC) Posts: 636 Location: Brussels
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Originally Posted by: rhfil Be aware that you are paying for the mfx+ features which are well worth it if you can take advantage of them. At E266, given the price of most Maerklin digital locos, it doesn't seem too much to pay whatever the features. |
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Joined: 15/02/2008(UTC) Posts: 693 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
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I have the 39550, it is a great Loco and runs really well with nice sound effects. However, in my opinion it’s Achilles heal is very fragile loose fitted front handrails and steps at the front of the loco. These are only lightly push-fitted into the loco body and also have a fine sleeve over the wire where it enters the loco casting. My first loco has to be returned as some of this was detached and missing, my replacement is better, but just requires very careful handling, unlike most other Marklin steamers. Edited by user 07 May 2019 00:52:55(UTC)
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Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,764 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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I did a review of this loco, being the 39555 variant. Class 57Kimball |
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge. |
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Joined: 30/08/2016(UTC) Posts: 636 Location: Brussels
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Yes, I noticed the fragility of these handrails before I even opened the box. Very careful handling is certainly called for.
Jabez |
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