i actually work on this specific loco in Switzerland, it was tough keeping quiet on this one, Märklin visted us numerous times to record sound and take detailing photos, nice to see the finished product :)
I always find it funny to see the reaction of people that mostly deal with Hornby when they see the high end models of other european brands. Märklin, Roco, ESU... even Piko nowadays, who are still known as the chap-ish brand around these parts. If this locomotive is anything like Märklins/Trix' Flying Scotsman, then i have no doubt that this will be a 9,5/10.
These special edition models are a bit like supercars. Hardly any of us will ever own one but it's fantastic to see what can be done when money and resources are unlimited.
You got me convinced. French Märklin enthusiast here. Yes the loco 141R looks fantastic, yes the level of detail is excellent. No this level of detail has been reached before on another French Loco by Märklin the 241A (39241) and no, Märklin provided on some instances lighting on distribution gear (241A65 39241, Snowplowing train 26830 to name a few I have)
A few of the recent Roco flagship models have had the workshop lights, although Roco are much slower at fully detailing the cab areas. The latest batch of Jouef 141Rs are much higher quality than Hornby's normal, but the Trix loco will be another level above - I hope they do locos from the earlier batches with mixed spoked and boxpok wheels.
I'm Canadian but I'm a HUGE fan of french steam locomotives & I would love to get my hands on one of these one day. It's probably always going to be far out of what I'm willing to pay for a locomotive & it would look a little strange pulling my north american rolling stock, but one can dream I guess
You forgot to mention that this particular locomotive was made at the Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada. This locomotive should compliment the Trix HO model of the current Flying Scotsman. Now if only someone would make a rake of coaches in HO scale for the A3. Cheers!
If it is anything like its big brother 241A for use on the VSOE it will be a good model. Pity it is even more expensive. But there are the Jouef alternatives, at lower spec and price.
1944 is a little early to talk about "after the Second World War" which didn't end till 2nd September 1945. Paris was liberated in August 1944 and presumably it was the French Provisional Government that addressed the challenge of rebuilding the French rail system. Turning to America made sense since the Allies were occupying the country at the time.
This is a lot of money but you can get one for €610,- actual retail price. Considering the the Jouef 141R 1244 with DCC sound is already €550,- at the same store I think this model is worth the extra €60,- as the Märklin/Trix offering has much nicer detail and most likely a much better quality level regarding its mechanism, features and finish. I already own the Trix SNCB type 1 and that's a superb quality model as well. As a nice 141R as a preserved mainline steamer is on my wish list for a long time I'm considering dumping the money into this pitfall and get one. As you say it will at least keep its value as a limited run model. 141R's have visited most countries in western Europe in one or more occasions so it fits my Belgian layout.
I wrote a very appealing and respectful letter to marklin customer service in Germany asking that their CEO mr.Sieber consider giving pensioners living in South Africa a discount on all marklin purchases due to the very weak South African currency compared to the strong Euro. I asked customer service to forward my request to Mr Sieber, asking for a reply from him. Never got a reply. And Marklin can easily give customer discounts if they want to. But they obviously don't want to.😢😢😢
Well, the A4 is only for sale in Brexitland. And no one outside Brexitland will make one for your virtual narrow-gauge railroad. Only HORNBY. And their tiny competition of course...
@@pearlyhumbucker9065 This had been not true in some cases. But a model loco is a technical device with a specification and Märklin rarely prints any limitations in their catalogues or packets. Rarely R1 is not recommended. But "Here is a loco but do not run it on our tracks we sell in the same system" would not succeed commercially. An incline of 3% in maximum is the minimum most manufacturers want to meet.
@@pearlyhumbucker9065 I do not know Lokspezi, but there are failures to tow even shorter trains apropriate for built layouts. Some people actually do not have a layout, they lay their tracks on the floor and want to have really long trains.
Far too espensive for a marklin enthusiast living in South Africa like me. The South African currency exchange rate is 19 to 1Euro. So 19x Euro679 = 12901 South African currency. How on earth can I afford that. Marklin Prices are by far too high,😢😢😢😢
i actually work on this specific loco in Switzerland, it was tough keeping quiet on this one, Märklin visted us numerous times to record sound and take detailing photos, nice to see the finished product :)
Thanks for the info! Maybe one day I will see the real one and your good work on keeping the locomotive running :)
I always find it funny to see the reaction of people that mostly deal with Hornby when they see the high end models of other european brands. Märklin, Roco, ESU... even Piko nowadays, who are still known as the chap-ish brand around these parts.
If this locomotive is anything like Märklins/Trix' Flying Scotsman, then i have no doubt that this will be a 9,5/10.
These special edition models are a bit like supercars. Hardly any of us will ever own one but it's fantastic to see what can be done when money and resources are unlimited.
You ought to see some of what the high end American manufacturers are putting out, $750 is about the price most top-end locos are going for over here
You got me convinced. French Märklin enthusiast here. Yes the loco 141R looks fantastic, yes the level of detail is excellent. No this level of detail has been reached before on another French Loco by Märklin the 241A (39241) and no, Märklin provided on some instances lighting on distribution gear (241A65 39241, Snowplowing train 26830 to name a few I have)
A few of the recent Roco flagship models have had the workshop lights, although Roco are much slower at fully detailing the cab areas. The latest batch of Jouef 141Rs are much higher quality than Hornby's normal, but the Trix loco will be another level above - I hope they do locos from the earlier batches with mixed spoked and boxpok wheels.
The new märklin models blow all hornby crap out of the water
£571 is too much For most people, don’t like hornby, don’t buy it!
@@DaveC1964 You can get it to better prices ,see above !!
HORNBY is crap compared with MTH or MÄRKLIN or Roco or PIKO of today..!!
@@class77sncb their tt:120’range is excellent and great value
@@DaveC1964 But TT: 120 range from Tillig and Roco are better..but of course no UK models..
Nice overview of this locomotive 👌 nice videos about real and model version, does it have a dynamic smoke generator?
Wow what a model
I'm Canadian but I'm a HUGE fan of french steam locomotives & I would love to get my hands on one of these one day. It's probably always going to be far out of what I'm willing to pay for a locomotive & it would look a little strange pulling my north american rolling stock, but one can dream I guess
TBF this Locomotive was built in Montreal
if you have never seen chassis lighting then you missed like 15 years of german modelling.
Liliput has put chassis lighting on their locos too.
You forgot to mention that this particular locomotive was made at the Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada. This locomotive should compliment the Trix HO model of the current Flying Scotsman. Now if only someone would make a rake of coaches in HO scale for the A3. Cheers!
Thanks for letting me know :)
If it is anything like its big brother 241A for use on the VSOE it will be a good model. Pity it is even more expensive. But there are the Jouef alternatives, at lower spec and price.
Wow, the Bentley of model trains.
Excellent in every way except for thing, they should have added dynamic smoke, especially for that price tag.
1944 is a little early to talk about "after the Second World War" which didn't end till 2nd September 1945. Paris was liberated in August 1944 and presumably it was the French Provisional Government that addressed the challenge of rebuilding the French rail system. Turning to America made sense since the Allies were occupying the country at the time.
This is a lot of money but you can get one for €610,- actual retail price. Considering the the Jouef 141R 1244 with DCC sound is already €550,- at the same store I think this model is worth the extra €60,- as the Märklin/Trix offering has much nicer detail and most likely a much better quality level regarding its mechanism, features and finish.
I already own the Trix SNCB type 1 and that's a superb quality model as well.
As a nice 141R as a preserved mainline steamer is on my wish list for a long time I'm considering dumping the money into this pitfall and get one. As you say it will at least keep its value as a limited run model. 141R's have visited most countries in western Europe in one or more occasions so it fits my Belgian layout.
The REE Modeles 1-4-1 has a richer sound output and you can’t beat synchronized steam from the cylinders and stack.
There are a lot of offers under 600 € , best around 589 € or lower ! THEREFORE: Check the prices FIRST ! Greetings from Germany !
I wrote a very appealing and respectful letter to marklin customer service in Germany asking that their CEO mr.Sieber consider giving pensioners living in South Africa a discount on all marklin purchases due to the very weak South African currency compared to the strong Euro. I asked customer service to forward my request to Mr Sieber, asking for a reply from him. Never got a reply. And Marklin can easily give customer discounts if they want to. But they obviously don't want to.😢😢😢
I think the Jouef (Hornby) version looks better, the drivingwheels on the Marklin are too small, it looks silly.
Okay Marklin very nice, however we of the great unwashed masses demand an HO scale A4! :)
Well, the A4 is only for sale in Brexitland. And no one outside Brexitland will make one for your virtual narrow-gauge railroad. Only HORNBY. And their tiny competition of course...
Isn't it a micado-locomotive?
Does the model tow? Some Märklin-models encountered problems to tow even shorter prototypical trains.
That is a forbidden comparison.
Run the trains on prototypical curves and gradients and the locomotives will no longer have traction problems.
@@pearlyhumbucker9065 This had been not true in some cases.
But a model loco is a technical device with a specification and Märklin rarely prints any limitations in their catalogues or packets. Rarely R1 is not recommended. But "Here is a loco but do not run it on our tracks we sell in the same system" would not succeed commercially. An incline of 3% in maximum is the minimum most manufacturers want to meet.
Oh come on. Don't pretend that model railway enthusiasts generally approach their models like Dr Professor Lokspezi!
@@pearlyhumbucker9065 I do not know Lokspezi, but there are failures to tow even shorter trains apropriate for built layouts. Some people actually do not have a layout, they lay their tracks on the floor and want to have really long trains.
Strange from Maerklin
Far too espensive for a marklin enthusiast living in South Africa like me. The South African currency exchange rate is 19 to 1Euro. So 19x Euro679 = 12901 South African currency. How on earth can I afford that. Marklin Prices are by far too high,😢😢😢😢