Märklin Z 88013 DR express steam locomotive 01 2118-6

Märklin Z 88013 DR Schnellzug-Dampflokomotive 01 2118-6

Prototype: The locomotive 01 2118-6, also known as 01 118, has a particularly outstanding history for steam locomotives. It has been in continuous service since its commissioning on 18.12.1934, with the exception of all mandated major inspections and the downtime associated with them. In 1981, the machine was purchased by Historische Eisenbahn Frankfurt e.V. (HEF) for "hard" Westdevisen and transferred to the West. From then on, it operated as a museum locomotive regionally (from 1991 again across the entire German federal territory) and thus gained wide recognition. The locomotive even made a guest appearance at the CFL Dampfspektakel in Luxembourg. It was renumbered several times by the association to reflect the different eras this machine has experienced. On 04.08.2019 01 2118-6 was moved to Battenberg (Eder) into Dr. Martin Viessmann's private museum and stored there out of public access.

Model: First release of the BR 01 with new Wagner wind deflectors. Equipped with a bell-armature motor, finely detailed linkage, brake simulations and rail scrapers. Prototype-accurate without Indusi magnet. LED front headlight. Tender with spoked wheels. Length over buffers 112 mm.

Highlights

• First-time realization of a 'big-eared' early BR 01 with Wagner wind deflectors.