Märklin 36659 – Class 185.1 Electric Locomotive · privat – H0 1:87

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Märklin 36659 – Class 185.1 Electric Locomotive · privat – H0 1:87

€329,00 EUR

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Technical data

Manufacturer: Märklin
Reference: 36659
Model size: H0
Scale ratio: 1:87
Track gauge: 16,5 mm
Era: VI
Railway / owner: privat
Release year: 2026

Equipment and technical details

Identification

Manufacturer / reference: Märklin 36659
Prototype condition: July 2026
EAN: 4001883366593

Model and dimensions

Gauge / scale: H0 / 1:87
Railway company: Private operator
Era: VI
Model / set length: 217 mm

Equipment

Powered axles: 4
Digital equipment: mfx
Sound functions: Included
LED lighting: Included

Model and factory equipment

The model has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. Special motor, centrally mounted. All four axles are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires are fitted. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, work conventionally, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at no. 1 and no. 2 ends can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, the double “A” light function is on at both ends. Maintenance-free warm-white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Two pantographs can be raised and lowered mechanically but are not electrically wired. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2".

Attractive design to mark the 50th birthday of “Europe’s most admired circus“ (Herald Tribune Washington).Loco body constructed of metal. An mfx decoder with extensive light and sound functions is fitted.

This item will be available in 2026 as a one-time series in H0-gauge exclusively from Märklin and Trix.

Prototype

RAIL BAVARIA GmbH (Rohrbach) class 185.1 electric locomotive. The loco looks as it did starting in July 2026 with a striking and attractive “Zippo” advertising design to mark the 50th anniversary of Circus Roncalli.

Functions and controllers

1Function group 15 functions

Listed by the manufacturer for:

Control Unit
Mobile Station
Mobile Station 2
Central Station 1/2
Central Station 3/2* / Mobile Station 2**

Headlights
Station announcement
Electric locomotive running sounds
Horn
Direct control

2Function group 24 functions

Listed by the manufacturer for:

Mobile Station
Mobile Station 2
Central Station 1/2
Central Station 3/2* / Mobile Station 2**

Not listed in this table for: Control Unit

Brake squeal off
Headlights at locomotive end 2 off
Switching whistle
Headlights at locomotive end 1 off

3Function group 37 functions

Listed by the manufacturer for:

Mobile Station 2
Central Station 1/2
Central Station 3/2* / Mobile Station 2**

Not listed in this table for: Control Unit / Mobile Station

Fan
Compressor
Release compressed air
Sanding
Switching speed and switching lights
Coupling sound
Uncoupling sound

Manufacturer source: Märklin 36659

Model knowledge

Model history

The model has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. Special motor, centrally mounted. All four axles are powered by cardan shafts. Traction tires are fitted. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, work conventionally, and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at no. 1 and no. 2 ends can be turned off separately in digital operation. When the headlights are off at both ends, the double “A” light function is on at both ends. Maintenance-free warm-white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. Two pantographs can be raised and lowered mechanically but are not electrically wired. Length over the buffers 21.7 cm / 8-1/2".

Attractive design to mark the 50th birthday of “Europe’s most admired circus“ (Herald Tribune Washington).Loco body constructed of metal. An mfx decoder with extensive light and sound functions is fitted.

This item will be available in 2026 as a one-time series in H0-gauge exclusively from Märklin and Trix.

Prototype history

RAIL BAVARIA GmbH (Rohrbach) class 185.1 electric locomotive. The loco looks as it did starting in July 2026 with a striking and attractive “Zippo” advertising design to mark the 50th anniversary of Circus Roncalli.

Edition and production

Preorder: the manufacturer currently estimates October 2026, checked on 27 October 2026. The estimate may change; dispatch follows arrival of the goods. A specific delivery day or delivery before Christmas is not guaranteed.

Documents and sources

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