Märklin 38590 Electric locomotive Ae 8/14 "Landilok" - Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)

The Märklin 38590 is a detailed model of the heavy double electric locomotive Ae 8/14 "Landilok" of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). This striking locomotive is finished in dark green and is characterized by its double locomotive halves with a total of two pantographs. The locomotive number is 11852, and the model represents the locomotive as it looked in the early 1970s.

This model is equipped with a digital mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions, making it a high-quality addition to your model railway layout. Each locomotive half has controlled high-efficiency flywheel propulsion, and four axles are driven in each half, providing excellent traction and performance.

The Märklin 38590 locomotive has an alternating three-point headlight and a white rear light that changes with the direction of travel. The lighting can be operated analogue and can be switched to digital operation. When the locomotive is running solo, one red rear light can be switched on. A double A light function is also available. The lighting uses warm white and red light-emitting diodes (LED) for realistic lighting.

There are various light functions, including a wrong track signal, lighting in the driver's cabin and machine room, which can be controlled digitally, which contributes to the authenticity of the model. The close couplings on both sides of the locomotive are movable, and there is a divisible close coupling between the two halves of the locomotive.

The roof of the locomotive is detailed with roof pipes, insulators, roof running plates and scissor pantographs. Both pantographs can be folded up and down digitally. The minimum curve radius that this locomotive can travel is 360 mm.

For extra detail, you can close the recesses in the front plates next to the standard shafts with the supplied fillers. In addition, brake hoses and imitation screw couplings are included to further embellish the model.

The total length over the buffers of the Märklin 38590 Electric Locomotive Ae 8/14 "Landilok" is 39.1 cm.

If you are looking for this model in DC version, you can find it in the Trix H0 range under item number 25590.

With the Märklin 38590 you acquire an impressive and detailed locomotive that will be a striking addition to your model railway collection.