Märklin 55606 – Class E 60 Electric Locomotive – 1 1:32

Operation and model details

• This is a revised model whose chassis with a main frame and loco body are constructed of metal.
• The model has an mfx digital decoder with 31 functions.
• It also has a programmable buffer capacitor.
• All axles are powered.
• The model has extensive sound functions.
• It can be operated with AC, DC, Märklin Digital, and DCC.
• A centrally mounted high-performance motor powers all axles.
• The motorized prototypical type SBS 10 scissor pantograph with a type DBS 54 slipper can be raised and lowered in digital operation.
• The white triple headlights with LEDs change over to red marker lights and are digitally controllable.
• The cab has warm-white LED lighting.
• The cab doors can be opened, the cab interior details are elaborately reproduced, and the cab has an locomotive engineer figure.
• The locomotive has metal grab irons and many other separately applied details, such as signs, windshield wipers, a whistle, a bell, etc.
• The buffer beams have sprung buffers and separately applied brake lines.
• The factory-installed knuckle couplers can be replaced with the two screw couplers provided.
• Remote-controlled Telex couplers are fitted at the front and rear.
• The minimum radius for operation is 1,020 mm / 40-3/16".
• Length over the buffers 35 cm / 13-3/4".
• Weight approx.
• 3.6 kg / 7 lb 14 oz.

Notes from this reference’s manual

• Lubricate the model before its first run as instructed.
• Never raise the servo-driven pantograph by hand; it may be lowered by hand for packing.

• With the supplied screw couplers, curves must have radii greater than 2,320 mm; the 1,020 mm minimum applies to the intended basic configuration.
• Unplug the Telex cable at the locomotive when changing couplers.
• An interchangeable air tank is included for use only with the screw coupler.

• High power demand limits operation with Mobile Station 60652/60653/60657.
• Analog operation provides only running and direction-dependent lighting.
• DC is disabled at the factory: to enable it, switch CV 27 bits 4 and 5 off and CV 50 bit 1 on, following the manual.

• Factory settings: name E 60 10, Motorola address 60 and DCC address 3.
• Designed for Märklin 1 track; the manual normally recommends grades no steeper than 3%, with gradual transitions.
• For display case 59961, use the locomotive’s original mounting bolts and the case’s No.
• 10 washers.

• Source differences: the original pictogram specifies two headlights, while the model description specifies three white headlights.
• The controller chart lists the rear Telex twice; the specific manual distinguishes rear F4 and front F12.
• These sources are shown separately.
• F2 includes random sounds.
• Documented keys are F0–F30, not inferred from controller-chart row order.