Updated 23.01.2014

Märklin 28452

This is a special limited MHI (Märklin Händler Initiative) train set from 1996.  I bought this in Switzerland in 1997.

The car box contains a sheet of paper with small number plates that may be cut and glued to the car.

Train length = 37,2 cm.

Locomotive
28502-1, RCT  V 36, 36 274:

This is a unique model for the train set, listed as is version 9 of  Märklin 3146. L = 10,6 cm
The bell and the flute on the top were initially blue.  I have polished the bell and replaced the flute.

The cars:

28502-2, RCT X Erfurt 313 9 504-4

This is  listed as 46062 version 2 in Märklin Archiv V4.80.  L = 10,7 cm.  It is loaded with a Rolls-Royce model fro Busch.  I think it's a Silver Cloud III.
I have installed a current conducting coupler at one car end; the end facing the coach.  A one-pole connector connects the car to the locomotive.

28502-3, RCT B 3 ygeb 761, 50 80 09-29 060-4

This car is 4318 version 3. L = 15,2 cm.

The opposite side is a little bit different

Ihave installed a current conducting coupler in one end of the coach, facing the flat car

I have converted the train set to digital operation, see 28502.htm

This is how it looks in the dark

Some information about the locomotive prototype, from Wikipedia:

Item	DB V 36
Numbering:	DRG: V 36 DB : 236 DR: 103
Manufacturers:	O&K, BMAG, Deutz, Jung, Henschel, DWK, Krupp, Holmag, MAK
Built year	1937–1950
End of service	DB: 1981 DR: 1985 FS: 1971
Axle layout	C
Length over buffers:	9 200 mm
Service weight:	39 to 43 t
Maximum speed:	55/60 km/h
Maximum power:	265 kW
Starting force:	127 to 140 kN
Wheel diameter:	1100 mm
Engine type:	6-cylinder Diesel V6M436
Power transfer:	Hydraulic
Fuel tank:	1500 l
Brake:	Pressurised air

I hope I got it correct.