Product Features and Details
Experience the precision, power, and elegance of German railway engineering with the Märklin 39587 Electric Locomotive 181 218-9 "Göppingen". This premium HO scale model captures the distinctive look and performance of the legendary Class 181 series, renowned for their versatility on both domestic and cross-border routes. Equipped with a factory-installed sound decoder, it delivers authentic audio and smooth digital control—perfect for collectors and operators seeking realism and craftsmanship.
Model: The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled, high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel, centrally mounted. All four axles powered using cardan shafts. Traction tires. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The lights at Locomotive End 2 and 1 can be turned off separately in digital operation. There is a double "A" light function. The cab lighting changes over with the direction of travel, and the engine room lighting can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is included. The pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally. There are separately applied imitation wheels, grab irons, windshield wipers, UIC sockets, and roof conductors. The buffer height adheres to the NEM. Brake lines, prototype couplers, and various plugs are included as parts to be installed separately. Length over the buffers 20.5 cm / 8-1/16".
Highlights
- Baptismal name “GÖPPINGEN”.
- Tooling change for the correct presentation of the Era VI version.
- Intricate metal construction with many separately applied details.
- Pantographs can be raised and lowered digitally.
- The pantographs are prototypically equipped with different contact strips.
- Cab lighting and engine room lighting can be controlled digitally.
- Separately applied imitation wheels.
- mfx+ decoder includes extensive light and sound functions.
- Buffer height adheres to the NEM.
- Buffer capacitor included to bridge short areas without current.
| Technical Specifications |
| Manufacturer |
Märklin |
| Item Number |
39587 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Prototype |
DB Class 181 Electric Locomotive |
| Road Number |
181 218-9 "Göppingen" |
| Digital Features |
Factory-installed sound decoder, multiple sound functions |
| Motor |
High-performance motor with flywheel |
| Lighting |
Directional LED headlights |
The Märklin 39587 is part of Märklin’s celebrated digital locomotive lineup, offering exceptional detail from finely applied livery to prototypical markings. Its robust drive system ensures reliable operation, while the integrated sound brings the locomotive to life with realistic engine tones, horn blasts, and other operational effects. Whether displayed on your shelf or running on your layout, this model is a standout piece that embodies the heritage
