First Impressions: Märklin

[@olafjentzsch6759]

Awesome locomotive Anthony. Thank you for the history on this locomotive. Definitely would like to pick up one sometime. Again thanks for all the great videos. I enjoy finding out about a lot of Marklins locomotives history. 🚂🚂

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello, Olaf. I enjoyed learning the story behind this livery very much and I am glad some enjoyed hearing an abbreviated version of what I learned. I am still very ignorant of most train history and designs, but I have tried to learn some things with German/Central European Era/Epoche 6, as that is where my interest lies. Even though this model is outside that era, the story behind it was quite fascinating.

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

I like the experimental livery mate, in your fave team colours, c'mon the 'pool. Another really nice acquisition for your layout.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Well, there is that. lol It does have some friends coming this week to share in its uniqueness.

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

@@ModelTrainOutsider look forward to seeing them. 👌

[@middleportjunction]

It’s a nice model Anthony, nice video too, lots of history. Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I had never seen this livery, so I had to learn about it. Then I had to share what I learned. lol Thanks for watching!

[@2010ditta]

Look at it go!!! Its a speedster. I do like the intricate pantographs on top. Nice one Anthony. All the best.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

It is a unique model for me and definitely seems to have 3 speeds. slow, fast, light speed. I will see how it breaks in and adapts as time goes by!

[@davestrains6816]

Very nice looking locomotive and seems to run well. Nice addition to your fleet. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

A total impulse by, but it is sharp for a livery they never actually used.

[@leeryglinski1204]

Glad you're enjoying it, looking forward to seeing it pulling some cars on the next live stream.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

As it is experimental, I am still debating what cars to run with it as none technically go with it, but any can go with it. I am thinking red silberlinge's are the best choice. I am also looking at buying the experimental coaches, too. A slippery and dangerous slope you got me on. lol

[@momandsontrainrailfans]

Very nice Anthony, looks unique 😊

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello, Tammy and Ray. It is a nice livery, and it was interesting learning the story of this look!

[@OldcampRanch]

Super cool 👍🏻 thanks for sharing

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Thanks for watching.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Sounds like a rather rare model Anthony! Cool find! (Dave).

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

It is relatively rare. It was not made in great numbers and not a big seller, from what I have learned. So there are some in nice shape out there.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Nice model Anthony, always nice to pick up a model unexpectedly!

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Yes. I really had no reason to buy it, but I did.

[@ronik24]

Nice! 🙂 5:14 the orange upper left one is not an experimental livery, but the S-Bahn Rhein Ruhr livery. 111 111 - 188 were produced in this livery.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello... from the German sites and channels I checked, the orange-striped version I showed was listed as part of the experimental range. I can only go by what the sources I used say. So, it or a variation may then have been used for S-Bahns and suggested for DB as a fleet livery or the livery then went into the S-Bahns, in which the 111s were quite prominent, to my understanding. Cheers for watching.

[@ronik24]

@@ModelTrainOutsider It definitely is very famous as S-Bahn livery and was widespread. I don't think anyone nowdays would regard it as experimental. Next to the 111s, many car sets and class 420 units stayed in this livery for decades. What you might misread as "experimental" was that is was part of the so-called POP color scheme of 1969. However, just as it was abandoned for all other vehicles after five years, it stayed for the S-Bahn. And it was expanded to the so-called CityBahn in 1984, when even a couple of 218s received this livery.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

@@ronik24 I can only go by what the DB article said, the images shown. It isn't that big a deal.

[@ronik24]

@@ModelTrainOutsider Hi, you can search for "Pop-Lackierung" on Wikipedia, there is some more background. It also shows a picture of the last car in this livery in regular traffic 2008 - so that is 40 years of this "experimental" livery in regular operation ;-)

[@modelrailwayfantasia]

Hey nice unusual livery loco. Always like different. Like this looks very cool

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I never knew this model existed (not a big surprise on that), but when it was offered, I wanted to learn about it and decided to get it anyhow. I like it.

[@ModelRailwayShed]

Very nice loco Anthony I really like how it can be powered by pantograph or track 👍

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I knew there were many models made to be powered through the pantograph. Within recent memory they have made some that can do it, although powered-catenary is no longer produced that I have seen. It is easy to do, and many liked it, but now, almost all is for looks and not function.

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Tri-ang Hornby did something similar with the Class 37 I think, by releasing the model train before the Diesel was in service. When the locomotive was released the paint work had changed. Oh well. Nice looking model you have whether it was ever in service or not. Happy Modelling Mon

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

It is very nice, but really suggests "Austria" as the livery looks like the flag. I think Märklin knew these were not going to be the final choices, but made them anyhow as collectibles. The argument against that is that they used their lowest construction levels (almost all plastic body and chassis) in making them. Still, very sharp-looking for supposedly "low" production value.

[@paulvozman842]

Hi Anthony, the 111 looks to be in great condition for an 80s model. It doesnt sound so noisy to me considering the mechanism of the time. Another cool Loco in your collection and with an interesting history. Cheers, Paul.👍👍👍

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello, Paul! I do hope you are well! Like old Hornbys and such, I think it is not quite a shock to see these models still in good shape. They were built to last. I am quite pleased with this one and, in many cases, it is my most unique buy and is most outside my interest, but it is a cool looking bit of trivial DB history and the price was fair.

[@hovermotion]

Superb, I have the Roco cream and blue version. (Old model).

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I want a true DB red version, as these still run in Germany and we rode on a train pulled by one. I have this experimental version, and it will have some friends soon.

[@josephv.agliatojr.851]

locomotive seems to be running fine, with good power, as far as the Maerklin set, I would buy it, and I know you will😊 sorry about the Browns, they had to get to Stroud to have a chance of winning, which they did not, enjoy your Sunday Sir. Regards, Joseph

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hi Joseph. I like this loco and enjoyed learning the history. As for the Browns, I expected this, because the defense is actually very bad on the road. They needed to get to stroud for sure, and the DL actually had shots, but Schwartz had the DBs in soft man or read zones, and the entire defense kept overreacting to every play-action or fake and got suckered out of position. Had they played assignment football and gap defense, they might have pulled it off. Stefanski was Stefanski and failed to recognize what was not working and put the game on Flacco's shoulders with a very bad OL instead of trying to force a running game. Sadly, I expected the coaches to do what they did. They are too predictable.

[@ivovanzon164]

The one in the set with the cars is the 111 069, which has the other variant with the dark blue skirts. The logo is correct but not DB correct, but nobody cared as it was quickly repainted in the white warning panel scheme. This one is actually the second version, of the scheme as there was also one with asymmetrical paint which looks even stranger. The E320 was also painted in a version of this scheme, and it still wears these in the Koblenz museum. For the effect of these colours: keep in mind that while Ozeanblau was the standard scheme, most electric locomotives were still wearing the 'speed class' blue or green at the time this was introduced.

[@ivovanzon164]

For getting one in era 6 colors... The 111 was quickly scrapped after reunification as the government decided to support the LEW Hennigsdorf factory building the BR 143... So there aren't many in the later scheme unless you go for Privatbahn ones

[@ivovanzon164]

For getting one in era 6 colors... The 111 was quickly scrapped after reunification as the government decided to support the LEW Hennigsdorf factory building the BR 143... So there aren't many in the later scheme unless you go for Privatbahn ones

[@mikeblatzheim2797]

​​@@ivovanzon164 Not quite accurate. They were quickly removed from S-Bahn services and moved to regional train services, where they replaced the older Einheitslokomotiven (E10, E40 etc.). They were painted in the current scheme starting in the late 90s and have looked like that until now. Retirement from service properly began in the 2010s, although on my local line they were pretty common until 2020 (and are still rarely seen).

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I hate to disagree, but I have seen a few 111s in service in full DB red, including 3 different ones Joyce and I saw on this year's trip. It blew me away, as I had heard they had been pulled from service when I started in the hobby. Märklin does have one in Era VI livery released in 2014/2015

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello, Mike. Thank for this information (along with Ivo). I had heard a few years ago when I started in this hobby that the 111s had been pulled, however I saw a couple in my 2019 trip to Germany, but saw 3 this year alone, so there seem to be quite a few still in service.

[@HHExpress]

Its still a nice model Anthony, I think the sound is within limits greetings from Hai

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello, Hai! Thanks for the input about the running sound. My P8 was also mechanically noisy (and still is). I do like it, and I loved studying the story behind the livery and experimentations.

[@delphjunction1168]

Hi Anthony. It's a great running. As long as you are happy that's the important thing buddy. Has it got a good crawl? Thanks for sharing Anthony. Pete.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello, Peter. I would not call the crawl "great"... being older and a bit out of shape it has slow... faster... light speed... beyond light speed.

[@hotdogpilot6319]

I'd be happy with that.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Well, I am! lol

[@newlynnrailway]

Still for it`s age a robust looking loco, still holds up well for it`s time

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Agreed. I love older models that still run like new! Of course, when I mention a 1987-released model as "older" I get laughed at.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Thanks, Lee! All the best!

[@Ausmerica]

I think I will have to put this on my European wish list, but in 2 rail.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Maay be an interesting hunt. Märklin made this before they acquired TRIX to make DC versions. I have no odea of the Euro DC companies (specifically PIKO or Roco) ever made this variant.

[@ericnickle9652]

Looking good! I am always impressed by your ballast work. Do you mind explaining what product you used or how you made it? I think it looks really nice.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hello Eric. Thank you for the kind words, outside of choosing trains, I don't think I do anything hobby related particular well, but I did make a video of ballasting a few years ago to show my technique and "tricks." I use Woodland scenics fine and medium ballast, but here is a video which shows the way I do it. Skip ahead to 00:03:05 in the video to get to the work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqaUdJ6kq86Wb9E

[@ericnickle9652]

@@ModelTrainOutsider very well. I think it turned out and has a nice clean look to it. Always enjoy seeing what new trains you have picked up! Also looking forward to the car system setup. I saw we weren’t supposed to ask until it’s done so I’ll try to keep my mouth shut! 🫢

[@MarklinSteve]

I have the orange and white stripes

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Cool

[@MarklinSteve]

I believe that the motor is a three pole if you want you can upgrade to MFX decoder

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I will look into it.