Märklin 038350 - Electric locomotive Ae 3/5

Märklin 038350 - Electric locomotive Ae 3/5

Model Details

Ae 3/5 - The Little Sécheron
It's a name that immediately evokes a special aura. However, the "little Sécheron" isn't a Picasso painting, but rather the almost affectionate nickname for a Swiss locomotive that was meant to usher in a new era on the rails for the Swiss Confederation. Electric traction throughout the country was the guiding principle after the First World War. Single-frame designs with individual axle drive were the magic formula for the electric future on the flatland lines of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Built from 1922 onwards, the Ae 3/5, with its three driving axles and two trailing axles, looked unusually compact, yet delivered an impressive 1800 horsepower for its time. And its minimalist design also exuded an unusual elegance. Thus, the Ae 3/5 soon acquired its nickname – in reference to the Geneva-based company Sécheron, which supplied the electrical components. The Ae 3/5 10217 has been preserved as a working gem in the Olten depot. This handsome locomotive served as the prototype for the beautiful new Märklin model of this locomotive type, which exudes a truly quaint charm even in 1:87 scale. Prototype: Ae 3/5 electric locomotive of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). With end plates and a wrong-way signal above the upper headlight. Fir green livery with gray chassis. Locomotive road number 10217. Operating condition 2022. Model: With mfx+ digital decoder and extensive light and sound functions. Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with flywheel. One axle driven. Traction tires. Directional triple headlights and one white marker light (Swiss light change) operate conventionally; digitally switchable. Lighting can be switched to one red marker light when running solo. Wrong-way signal separately digitally switchable. Headlights on locomotive ends 1 and 2 can each be switched off separately digitally. Double-A light function. Additional cab lighting, driver's console lighting, flashing lights on the switchgear, and engine room lighting can each be switched separately digitally. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs. With energy storage. Highly detailed metal construction with many separately applied details. Cab and engine room interiors. Detailed roof equipment including roof lines, insulators, and walkways, as well as pantographs. Minimum radius for operation: 360 mm. Brake hoses and imitation screw couplings are included. Length over buffers approx. 12.8 cm.

Matching passenger cars can be found in the Märklin H0 range under article numbers 43363, 43373 and 43383. This model is also available in a DC version in the Trix H0 range under article number 25350.


Detailed scale model for adult collectors. Handle with care. Not suitable for children under 14 years. It contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard, and some components have functional sharp points.
Only a toy transformer manufactured according to VDE 0570-2-7/DIN EN 61558-2-7 may be used as a power source to operate this product.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	Märklin
Item number:	038350
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4001883383507
Product Type:	Electric locomotives
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
Railway company:	SBB/CFF/FFS
country:	CH
epoch:	VI
Metal model:	partially made of metal
AC wheelset:	Yes
grinder:	Yes
Electricity system:	AC
operation mode:	AC Sound
interface:	21 MTC
Digital decoder:	Yes
Age recommendation:	Ages 14 and up
WEEE No.:	DE30519521