Märklin 28452, NS construction train set

Updated 22.01.2014

Märklin 28452

This is a special export rain set for Holland, produced  in 1999 and 2000.  I bought this in Oslo in 2012.

Train length = 42 cm.

Locomotive
28452-1, NS DH 360:


This is a unique model for the train set, listed as is version 15 of  Märklin 3078. L = 11,2 cm
As far as I know, this is the only 3078-based Märklin locomotive with external connecting rod.

Text details

Henschel DH 360:
18 units of these locomotives were made from 1958 to 1964.
Technical details:  see bottom of page.

The cars:

28452-2, NS Ucs-y,  381 910 5 449-8

This is a unique car for the 218452 train set, but it is listed as 46623 version 4 in Märklin Archiv V4.80.  L = 10,7 cm

28452-3, NS Ucs-y 382 20 5 612-1

This car is 46623 version 5. L = 10,7 cm

28452-4, NS NS Ucs-y 383 910 5 083-5 Kaoline

Th is 46623 version 6. L = 10,7 cm

I have converted the train set to digital operation even though it originally had a Delta decoder, see 28452.htm

Some technical details about the prototype DH 360 Ca (from Wikipedia and others):
Number built: 18
Manufactorer: Henschel
Built year: 1950 - 1964
Factory numbers: 26563 - 30862
Axel layput C
Total length: 8,9m ?
Weight: 54 t
Engine: Henschel 12 V 1416
12 cyl. without turbo
Power: 265 kW (360 PS)
Max speed: 30 / 60 km/h
 Power transfer: Hydraulic,
via jack shaft and
connecting rods
Track: 1435 mm (Normal track)