Hello everybody.

With the Toy Fair coming even closer, I was wondering if there are any news or roumors on subject of the new 2024 Marklin Surprice Locomotive ...

Regards.

Paris

Hello Everybody.
With the date of the announcement for the surprise loco, getting closer (I am told that it will be sometime early in March), and just because it is the weekend and there is no harm dreaming a little bit ... what would you all like to be this year's surprise loco?

I would love a LNER Class A4 Mallard.

Too much two British surprise locos in a row? Maybe yes, but no harm in dreaming ...

Regards
Paris

Hello,

The official and annual surprise locomotive is and will always be announced around August/September (241A65, Br18201, etc etc).

Last year, the Scotsman was announced at the beginning of 2023 simply because it was the 100th anniversary of the locomotive. Is 2024 an anniversary year for the Mallard? I don’t think so … Except if you manage to find a link between 1938 and 2024.

The Scotsman was NOT a surprise locomotive as it stands for Märklin. It is an anniversary locomotive indeed. It was a surprise to all of us but it is not considered as part of the Surprise Lok range from Märklin.

A.

I wouldn't be surprised to find that Marklin have decided to have two surprise locos each year, having started with the Flying Scotsman. I'm sure they can find enough candidates.

I thought the Danish one came out late in the year.

Is this not an S 10 like the Rheingold locomotive?

Yeh, good marketing idea but not sure if Märklin will be able to sell them especially in today’s economy when average Märklin locomotive goes for 600-700 Euros
Just my thoughts on it…
Regards Marklineisenbahn

Indeed it is a serious option!

A.

I wouldn't bet against it Darnell.
It may be a shortened version with an add-on set or two possibly announced later in the year.

I asked Copilot AI to write a story:
Kimball: Write a story about a new model locomtive to be released by Maerklin for an anniversary in 2024.

This is the Co-Pilot AI answer:

Certainly! Let's embark on a journey through the world of Märklin, where steel tracks weave tales of nostalgia, power, and celebration. 🚂

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# **The Legend of "Iron Phoenix"**

In the heart of Märklin's workshops, nestled among the whirring gears and the scent of freshly oiled locomotives, a secret project took shape. It was the year 2024—the centenary of Märklin's inception—and the company sought to honor its legacy with an extraordinary creation.

**"Iron Phoenix"**, they called it—a name whispered reverently by engineers and collectors alike. The locomotive was more than a mere model; it was a bridge between eras, a fusion of history and innovation. Its story unfolded like the winding tracks of a forgotten railway line.

## **Chapter 1: The Forgotten Blueprint**

Deep within the archives, Herr Schmidt, the chief designer, stumbled upon an ancient blueprint. It bore the signature of Märklin's founder, Herr Märklin himself. The faded ink depicted a locomotive unlike any other—a mythical beast with wings of steel and eyes that glowed like embers.

The blueprint had been abandoned, lost in the labyrinth of time. But Herr Schmidt saw its potential—the promise of resurrection. He gathered his team, and together, they embarked on a quest to bring the Iron Phoenix to life.

## **Chapter 2: The Workshop Whispers**

Word spread through Märklin's halls. The Iron Phoenix was no ordinary locomotive. Its boiler held the memories of steam giants that once thundered across Europe. Its wheels bore the weight of countless journeys—triumphs and tragedies etched into their steel.

As the workshop buzzed with anticipation, Herr Schmidt revealed the first glimpse of the Iron Phoenix. Its body gleamed in midnight blue, adorned with golden filigree. The cab windows were like portals to another era, and the whistle sang a haunting melody.

## **Chapter 3: The Maiden Voyage**

On a crisp morning, Märklin enthusiasts gathered at the unveiling ceremony. The Iron Phoenix stood proud on the platform, its wheels polished to perfection. The crowd held its breath as Herr Schmidt stepped forward.

"Behold," he declared, "the Iron Phoenix—a tribute to Märklin's past and a beacon for the future."

The locomotive roared to life, steam billowing from its chimney. Its wheels turned, and the crowd gasped—the Iron Phoenix was alive! It pulled a train of vintage coaches, each named after Märklin's milestones: "Adler," "Crocodile," "Stork's Leg."

## **Chapter 4: The Eternal Flame**

As the Iron Phoenix traversed Märklin's miniature landscapes, it whispered secrets to the tracks. It spoke of forgotten stations, vanished signals, and the souls of engineers who had long since departed. Märklin enthusiasts wept, their hearts entwined with the locomotive's spirit.

But the Iron Phoenix harbored one final surprise. In its tender, a hidden compartment held a vial of Märklin's original oil—a drop of history preserved for eternity. When the locomotive reached its hundredth anniversary, the vial would be uncorked, and the Iron Phoenix would blaze anew.

And so, the legend of the Iron Phoenix soared across Märklin clubs, forums, and imaginations. It became more than a locomotive—it became a symbol of resilience, passion, and the magic that binds generations.

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And there, my friend, lies the tale of Märklin's anniversary gift to the world—a locomotive that transcends time, fueled by dreams and the promise of endless journeys. 🌟🚂✨

Thank you CoPilot.
Kimball

Hello to all,

Hints:
- 7th of March
- DB
- Steam
- New mould (never done by Märklin)

Now … you just need to be patient

Cheers

A.

If DRG is included, a DRG 12 (BBÖ 214), could also fit the "profile" as a surprise locomotive. and if it's not this year it's a good candidate for a later year.

Marklin have had a BR85 for years, so cant be that if 'never done before'.

I think they've done all the new DB 'only' steamers - 10, 23, 65, so perhaps he means a DRG locomotive in DB livery.

Hello,

I said steam …

A.

The title says surprise locomotive 2024.

Hello All.

Told you ... my Dealer told me something new ... a surprise Loco is set to be announced the first days of March ...

Hope it will be an era II steamer ...

It is exiting to wait for a new loco announcement. How to pay for it ... is another story.

Best Regards

Paris

It could be anything that has Whitte smoke deflectors.

Märklin has made several 18.3 (IV h) previously, so even if it's 323 or 316 test locomotives with the corresponding modifications, it will be quite similar to the old models or ..... ?

Unfortunately no!

A.

The latest Märklin newsletter. Received today.

A.

18 201 in red? https://upload.wikimedia...18_201_in_red_livery.jpg
Without the Roco sticker?

Regards

Mike C

A cunning plan..

Using 2 rails doesn’t mean you cannot be interested into Märklin locomotives. As most of the Märklin version are edited in two rails via Trix …
Nonsense, stay focused on both brands

A.

My new guess with the new hints, it is a BR18.3 in a version with a lot more pipes and silver stripes in the boiler. Something like Liliput L104001.




MC

Märklin did also produced those models before.