I think so, it is what probably will happen.
It is good to have the models redesigned for the new technology, just let's hope they are resilient and can last as their predecessors...

Miguel

Hi Märklineers !, Happy New Items (and hopefully a happier New Year) !


Sorry for the long tail of previous posts but like most of us I have viewed the new items for 2021 and the new DB BR 194 # 39990 looks a very nice item.

Whilst not wishing to be a “wet blanket” and noting that I understand and am uncritical of the enthusiasm for things “new”, I remain quite happy with my DB BR 194 #3322.
I initially converted it to digital with a 6080 and have since further modified the LCM to a permanent magnet 5 pole DCM which together with a Lokpilot V 4.0 runs very well, smoothly and with good "pulling power".

I really do like my Märklin stuff but as the new items become more and more expensive (as does the postage from Deutschland in this pesky Covid environment), with motors unable to be serviced by me and with shorter durations of available spare parts, I need a special reason for replacing particularly beloved locos simply because the item is “new”.

Just my own thoughts of course, I read with interest and respect the thoughts of others on this great users’ group !

Regards,

PJ

Any opinions on this years 'free' insider wagon?

To be honest, I don't like it and it is (again) reason to reconsider my membership. The Trix car is MUCH nicer in comparison!

A simple looking car in basic white with a simple print ressembles the hobby-range too much IMHO, even when I know it is supposed to be a better car. I think it is supposed to go together with the BR194 carset, which has a similar wagon.

B

The BR 103 is one of my favourite lokos and I also really like the current IC livery, but I'm on the fence about this



Maybe it'll grow on me eventually.

For those who haven't yet looked at the Start Up catalogue there is an item that didn't appear in the New Items.

Back to the 2021 New Items, I was reading the description of the 39260 RABe Churchill Pfeil and this jumped out at me



English: "Four external truck frames are included to replace the current frames for use on large radius curves or displays."

The accompanying "rendering" does not at all show what the operational "bogies" will look like on the model.

I will need to see this in more detail before I would consider this model.

Regards

Mike C

yeah, that puzzled me when reading the English version. The picture shows a skirted body the whole way along, so I wonder if this is referring to body parts to fill a cutaway body that allows the trucks to swivel on tight radius curves, a bit like they did for the streamlined br03 (I think it was) where there were alternative body parts for where there were cutouts for the front bogie to swivel.

Would this make sense for this model?

Yes.

That was produced a few years ago as a double set with the E03 and BR120 both in cream / blue.

Marklin 31014 produced as the 2014 Toy Fair Locomotives

Hello,

When it comes to DB Loks, the BR 103 was my first love. Actually, I was hoping for a retro 103 with matching tin plate cars this year. Hypothetical models have never bothered me ... I have two BR53s. I think she looks good in the modern IC colors. So, I just ordered a 39173. There are few other items I will consider: the BR 194 and the BR 43, as well as the Danish hinged roof car set (I need something for my 30470-2 DSB retro BR 44 to pull).

Best regards and Happy New Items Week