Prototype: Class 57.5 (former Bavarian class G 5/5) heavy steam freight locomotive with a type 2´2 T21,8 tender. Class version from the third production series. German Federal Railroad (DB) black/red basic paint scheme. Road number 57 565. The locomotive looks as it did around 1949.

Model: The locomotive has a new mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 5 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed chiefly of metal. A 72270 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke unit that can be installed in the locomotive will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. There is an adjustable coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. The front of the locomotive and the rear of the tender has an NEM pocket, a close coupler, and a guide mechanism. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Piston rod protection sleeves and brake hoses are included. Length over the buffers 23.5 cm / 9-1/4".

Highlights

• New locomotive road number.
• mfx+ digital decoder and extensive operation and sound functions included.
• For still more operating enjoyment in the Märklin "World of Operation".
• The most powerful locomotive with five driving axles of all German provincial railroad locomotives.