MÄRKLIN 39435 K.Bay.Sts.B. Class S 3/6

SKU: 6867026
GTIN: 4001883394350
HAN: 039435
Category: MÄRKLIN
Manufacturers: MÄRKLIN

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The Märklin 39435 S 3/6 “Hochhaxige” represents one of the most elegant express steam locomotives ever built. Developed by Maffei in 1907, the Bavarian S 3/6 is renowned for its timeless appearance, large 2,000 mm driving wheels and distinctive four‑cylinder compound engine.

This model depicts the sub‑series d (Hochhaxige) around 1912 and features a full‑metal construction, mfx+ digital decoder, extensive sound and light functions, warm‑white LEDs and a factory‑installed smoke generator. The detailed cab, fine metal frame and prototypical running characteristics make it a premium collector’s model.

Prototype:

Express steam locomotive S 3/6 with 2´2 T32.5 tender
Royal Bavarian State Railways
Sub‑series d with 2,000 mm driving wheels
Road number 3627
Era around 1912

Model:

mfx+ digital decoder with extensive sound functions
High‑efficiency motor with flywheel
3 powered axles
Metal locomotive and tender
Fine metal chassis with open bar frame
Directional dual headlights, digitally switchable
Meeting light function
Warm‑white LEDs
Factory‑installed smoke generator
Detailed cab with digital cab lighting
Close‑coupling mechanism between loco and tender
NEM‑pocket coupling on tender
Front buffer height to NEM
Length over buffers: 26.7 cm

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Manufacturer information:

Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH
Stuttgarter Straße 55-57
Baden-Württemberg
Göppingen, Germany, 73033
service@maerklin.de
https://www.maerklin.de/

Item information	Value
brand/manufacturer:	MÄRKLIN
category:	train
scale:	H0 / 1:87
Power system / Operating mode:	AC (Alternating Current / Centre Stud System)
Epoch::	I
Content:	1,00 piece
Large company:	Type S 3/6 and class 18.4 steam locomotiveThe first unit left the factory in July of 1908. By 1911, Maffei delivered another 16 largely identical units in three production runs. In a departure from the first locomotives, 18 units (Series d and e, Maffei 1912/1913, road numbers 3624-3641) were equipped with driving wheels with a diameter of 2,000 mm / 78-3/4". This meant that the boiler on these units was also higher.The “High Stepper" S 3/6 locos put into service in 1912/13 became the masterpieces of Bavarian express locomotives. They proved to be outstanding long-distance runners and were virtually predestined for use on fast trains in particular. They were thus immediately deployed on the non-stop D 57/58 service between Munich and Würzburg (277 km / 173 miles in 3 hours 20 minutes) as well as the non-stop D 79/80 service between Munich and Nuremberg (199 km / 124 miles in 2 hours 15 minutes). Unfortunately, the outbreak of World War I not long afterwards brought these marvelous performances to a halt again.With the German State Railroad Company (DRG), the remaining units with small wheels were given the road numbers 18 401-434, 18 461-478, and 18 479-548, and the “High Steppers" the road numbers 18 441-458. With a few short-lived exceptions, the latter remained within their Bavarian homeland. Although all “High Steppers" survived World War II, hardly any of them would experience the German Federal Railroad era, as almost all were retired during the first post-war years. One exception was road number 18 451, which was made available to the Locomotive Research Institute in Göttingen starting in February 1950. There, it completed a series of excellent runs, including the long-distance run of May 2, 1951, which still represents a remarkable achievement. The running times of the newly introduced Ft 56 express powered rail car were specified for the new bi-level train to be hauled from Hamburg to Munich.In fact, road number 18 451 was able to match and, in some cases, even slightly undercut the running times of the Ft. However, the most remarkable aspect of this long-distance run was that a route of 820 kilometers / 513 miles was covered using only one locomotive that was almost 40 years old and without dumping cinders in between. As it happened, the fire was still burning so well upon arrival in Munich that road number 18 451 could have traveled another 100 to 200 kilometers / 63 to 125 miles. Starting in April of 1952, the research institute no longer required the locomotive, and it was put into storage. By 1958, it was immaculately refurbished at the repair facility in Ingolstadt, put back to its original condition, and donated to the German National Museum in Munich, where it currently occupies a place of honor as the sole surviving “High Stepper".
Cross reference:	A DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25435.
WARNING!:	ATTENTION! Model building item, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 15 years. Contains small parts that can be swallowed. Adults only.

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