EA 500 | Gauge H0 - Article No. 29722

Märklin Start up - "Fire Department" Starter Set for Children Ages 6 and above

Prototype: Fictitious fire department locomotive based on a Henschel type EA 500 electric locomotive. A low side car to transport a fire department ladder truck, a stake car with a command post, and an "Extinguishing Water" tank car painted and lettered for the DB Emergency Group.

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Märklin Start up - "Fire Department" Starter Set for Children Ages 6 and above

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Article No.	29722
Gauge / Design type	H0 / 1:87
Kind	Starter Sets

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Highlights

Rugged train – ideal for children ages 6 and above.
Locomotive with mfx digital decoder and triple headlights.
A variety of play possibilities all around the theme of the fire department.
Ergonomic Power Control Stick for control of up to 4 trains, as well as five functions.
Freedom of movement around the layout with the wireless infrared controller.
The C Track layout is easy to set up.
Fire department vehicle included as a load.
This great starter set includes an electric locomotive, a low side car for transporting a fire department ladder truck, and a tank car.
All the cars have Relex couplers for easy coupling and uncoupling.
The digital IR controller for controlling up to 4 trains provides freedom of movement around a model railroad. Ideal for children aged 6 and above.
This All-in-One-Set includes 12 no. 24130 curved track, 4 no. 24188 straight track, 1 Base Station, 7 no. 24172 straight track, 2 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24612 right turnout, and 1 no. 24611 left turnout.
This starter set can be expanded with the Märklin C Track extension sets and the entire Märklin C Track program. The 74492 electric mechanism can be installed in the turnouts.

Product description

Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and a special motor. 1 axle powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The loaded low side car has a removable model of a ladder truck constructed of metal. A card stock cutout sheet of a "Command Post" is included to load on the stake car. The tank car has a brakeman's platform. All of the cars have Relex couplers.
Train length 45.5 cm / 17-7/8".
Contents: 12 no. 24130 curved track, 4 no. 24188 straight track, 1 base station, 7 no. 24172 straight track, 2 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24612 right turnout and 1 no. 24611 left turnout. A switched mode power pack and a wireless, easy-to-use infrared controller, the Märklin Power Control Stick, are included. 2 each AAA batteries are included with this set. The set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The 74492 electric mechanism can be installed in the turnouts.

The 44752 car set is ideal to expand the theme world of the fire department.

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Publications

- New items brochure 2020 - Start up Catalog 2020 - Start up Catalog 2021 - Product programme 2020/2021 - New items brochure 2023 - Product programme 2021/2022 - Product programme 2023/2024 - Start up Catalog 2023 - Product programme 2024/2025

Prototype information

The digitally controlled locomotive has a light function and is equipped with a digital decoder. The traction tires installed on the locomotive provide optimal pulling power. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel and can be controlled. Easy coupling of cars is guaranteed with the modern coupler hooks. The set includes a low side car with a removable metal model of a ladder truck. The cars are equipped with moderns RELEX couplers for fast and easy coupling. The length of the train is 45.5 cm / 17-7/8". Contents: 12 no. 24130 curved track, 4 no. 24188 straight track, 1 base station, 7 no. 24172 straight track, 2 no. 24224 curved track, 1 no. 24612 right turnout and 1 no. 24611 left turnout. A switched mode power pack and an ergonomic Märklin Power Control Stick for control of up to 4 locomotives as well as 5 functions are included. This set can be expanded with the C Track extension sets and the entire C Track program. The 74492 electric mechanism can be installed in the turnouts.