Märklin 37279 H0 SNCB Series 59 Diesel Locomotive with mfx+ Decoder and LED Lighting

Model railroad enthusiasts seeking a highly detailed and digitally equipped H0 scale locomotive will appreciate the Märklin 37279. This model replicates the Belgian State Railways (SNCB) Series 59 diesel locomotive, road number 5904, in Era IV. It is built for Märklin AC (3-rail) systems and comes with an mfx+ digital decoder, offering extensive sound functions and controllable lighting.

Who is it for

This locomotive is ideal for advanced model railroaders who operate Märklin 3-rail layouts and demand high fidelity, digital control, and realistic sound. It is suitable for layouts with a minimum radius of 360 mm.

Main features

• mfx+ digital decoder with extensive operating sounds, horn, braking, and station announcements
• Directional triple headlights and dual red marker lights (LED), switchable, plus cab lighting
• Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with flywheel
• Die-cast metal chassis and detailed plastic body with separately applied grab irons and etched metal grilles
• Prepared for Seuthe 7220 smoke generator
• Close couplers with NEM shaft
• Length over buffers: 217 mm

Specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Prototype: SNCB Series 59 Diesel Locomotive
• Road number: 5904
• Era: IV
• Power system: Märklin AC (3-rail)
• Digital decoder: mfx+
• Motor: Controlled high-efficiency propulsion with flywheel
• Chassis material: Die-cast metal
• Body material: Plastic
• Couplers: Close couplers with NEM shaft
• Minimum radius: 360 mm
• Length over buffers: 217 mm
• Traction tires: Yes
• Smoke generator prepared: Yes (Seuthe 7220)
• Control system compatibility: Märklin Digital (mfx+, mfx, DCC), Analog AC

Tips

For optimal performance, ensure your layout's minimum curve radius is at least 360 mm. To add smoke effects, install a Seuthe 7220 smoke generator (not included). The mfx+ decoder allows automatic registration with compatible Märklin central stations.