Märklin 37176 H0 Diesel Locomotive V100.20 of the DB

Equipped with an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions, this H0 model of the DB Class V 100.20 diesel locomotive delivers authentic operating sounds and controllable lighting. The metal chassis and high-efficiency propulsion provide reliable performance on standard gauge track.

Overview

The Märklin 37176 represents the V 100.20 (later Class 212) diesel locomotive of the Deutsche Bundesbahn in Era IV. It features a controlled high-efficiency motor driving two axles with traction tires, ensuring smooth operation even on gradients.

What stands out

• Digitally controlled Telex couplers at both ends enable remote uncoupling.
• Triple headlights and dual red marker lights, direction-dependent, use maintenance-free warm white LEDs.
• Cab lighting is digitally controllable for added realism.
• Minimum operating radius of 360 mm allows use on many layouts.

Technical details

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Gauge: 16.5 mm (standard gauge)
• Length over buffers: 147 mm
• Control system: Digital (mfx/DCC compatible)
• Decoder: mfx digital decoder with sound
• Motor: Controlled high-efficiency propulsion
• Drive axles: 2 with traction tires
• Lighting: Triple headlights, dual red marker lights, cab lighting (all LED)
• Couplers: Digitally controlled Telex couplers (front and rear)
• Chassis: Metal
• Era: IV
• Railway company: Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB)

Our verdict

A digitally equipped H0 locomotive with sound, Telex couplers, and extensive lighting functions, ideal for model railroaders seeking authentic DB Era IV operations.