Updated 04.05.2014

Märklin 43138 and 43139

These were  MHI limited car sets in 1997.

In germany, these caes were often referred to as "Donnerbüchse", which I have seen translated to "thunderboxes".  This was probably due to a high noise level.

 I have installed interior light and current conducting couplers.  They will be powered from baggage car Märklin 4103, see below,

3 of these cars came to Norway with the Germans during the second world war and were used by NSB after the war.

Märklin43138-1, DB BC1 - 2+3 class 35 509

L = 16 cm.  The interior light is 28 Volts, as I prefer a rather dim light in these old cars.

Märklin 43138-2. DB Ci 3. class  83 913

L = 16 cm.

Märklin 43139-1. DB Ci 3. class  84 099

L = 16 cm.

Märklin 43139-2. DB CCltr  3. class, with cargo department,  83 323

L = 16 cm.

These cars will go well with 43138 and 43139:

Märklin 4101, DRG Ci 29 85213

L = 16,0 cm. Interior light, current from Märklin 4103.  Standard model 1981-1989.
This became NSB BF3 or CF 3 19 918 after WW2.  Some of them were rebuilt by installing end walls and side doors at the end platforms.

Roco has made a model of the Norwegian variant of these cars:
Roco 4201C, NSB BF3 19 914

L = 16 cm.

Märklin 4103. DRG Pwi 30 114 327

L = 16 cm.  Standard model 1981-1989.

A Märklin function decoder 60960 and a small relay is installed for light control:
f1 = relay on/off for current to the connected cars
f2 = Light conductor's department
f3 = light luggage department
f4 = rear red light.

This car may also be used:
Märklin 4316, DB Pwi 114 837

L = 16 cm.  No function decoder yet, so the rear lights are constantly on.  Standard model 1992 - 2006.

i think the cars will be pulled by this:

Primex 33005,  DB 023 033-4

L = 24,5 cm.  Special Primex model made by Märklin 2000 - 2001.

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