Märklin 42989 H0 2-Car Set München-Nürnberg Express DB AG

The Märklin 42989 H0 2-car set captures the München-Nürnberg Express in Era VI, featuring a 282 mm IC control car and a matching open-plan car, both in traffic red with LED lighting and close couplers.

Overview

This H0 (1:87) set from Märklin represents the modern Intercity service operated by Deutsche Bahn AG. It includes a 2nd class IC control car (Bimdzf 269.2) and a 2nd class open-plan car (Bpmz 296.3), both finished in the striking traffic red livery of Era VI. The control car is equipped with triple headlights and dual red marker lights that change with the direction of travel, while both cars are prepared for interior lighting and current-conducting couplers.

What stands out

• Direction-dependent LED lighting on the control car
• Prepared for Märklin interior lighting (73400/73401/73402)
• Prepared for current-conducting couplers (73100/73101)
• Close couplers with guide mechanism for reliable operation
• Minimum radius 360 mm, suitable for many layouts

Technical details

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Railway company: Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG)
• Era: VI (2007 - Present)
• Product type: 2-car passenger set
• Car 1 type: IC control car (Intercity-Steuerwagen), 2nd class, model Bimdzf 269.2
• Car 2 type: Open-plan car (Großraumwagen), 2nd class, model Bpmz 296.3
• Livery: Traffic red (Verkehrsrot)
• Length over buffers per car: 282 mm
• Total length over buffers: 564 mm
• Coupling: Close couplers with guide mechanism (KKK)
• Lighting: Triple headlights and dual red marker lights (LED), direction-dependent
• Interior lighting prepared: Yes (for Märklin 73400/73401/73402)
• Current-conducting coupler prepared: Yes (for Märklin 73100/73101)
• Minimum operating radius: 360 mm
• Power system: AC (Alternating Current)

Our verdict

A detailed and well-equipped H0 set for fans of modern German Intercity trains, with excellent lighting and future upgrade potential.