|
Letter from Marklin: We are presenting the new
Softdrive-Sine propulsion system for H0 locomotives for the first time at
the Intermodellbau 2007 show in Dortmund. We have successfully reached a
milestone with this in the area of locomotive running characteristics paired
with maximum motor efficiency.
We would also like to inform
you at the same time in this newsletter about this new Softdrive-Sine propulsion
system.
Thanks to a new location for
the magnet field, we have succeeded in developing a motor that begins to work at
very low operating voltage as smooth as silk and with no cogging action.
Contacts such as the commutator and brushes that create drag and resistance are
not necessary; the motor requires no maintenance. Thanks to a special electronic
circuit, it will work in all modes of operation (analog or digital) and will
impress people with the fine control of its operating characteristics.
The new Softdrive-Sine motor
is very compact and even fits in smaller locomotives. The size is the same as
the previous standard compact design C-Sine motor.
Here is an overview of the
advantages:
Superior Running Characteristics and
Prototypical Operation:
The new design of the
Softdrive-Sine motor allows jerk-free operation, even with a large load for a
train, at slow speeds, and on steep grades. The high quality ball bearings for
the motor enable silky smooth operation that is low in noise.
Completely Reworked Controls:
When there is an increase in
the total current load on the layout due to several locomotives in operation,
you will not see any break in the speed of the locomotives. The motor’s
performance remains constant even on curves.
Extreme Power Capacity:
The new Softdrive-Sine motor
will impress people with its high power density compared to conventional motors.
Even at low speeds, the Softdrive-Sine motor reaches a high level of torque and
therefore an outstanding level of pulling power.
Innovative Motor Design:
The cogging action of the
motor is reduced to a minimum by the diagonal arrangement of the magnets
(oblique magnetization). This allows an extremely fine feel to the running
characteristics of the locomotive.
The Smallest Possible Size:
The Softdrive-Sine motor can
be installed directly in the boiler of steam locomotives by virtue of its small
size (instead of in the tender).
A prototypical open view
through the windows of the locomotive or powered rail car remains preserved even
in models such as the rail bus.
High
Level of Durability:
The Softdrive-Sine motor has no carbon brushes or
other parts to wear out and is designed with maintenance-free ball bearings for
an extremely long service life.
Many high quality H0 locomotives from Märklin and
Trix are being equipped right away with the Softdrive-Sine propulsion system.
Below is a list of the new items in 2007 coming with this new motor:
Märklin Assortment
26218 Commuter train with the class 218,
3-car "Silberlinge" set in red
26540 DB Train set "50 Years of the TEE", Era
IV
29680 Gotthard Mega Starter Set
37772 DB SVT 04 express powered rail car, Era
III
37902 DB AG class 290 diesel switch engine,
Era V
39050 DB class 05 express steam locomotive,
Era III
39121 DB class E 10.12 electric locomotive,
Era III
39180 DB class 218 diesel locomotive, "old"
red, mfx with sound
39181 DB class 218 diesel locomotive, "old"
red, mfx without sound
39401 SNCF class CC 40100 electric
locomotive, Era IV
39402 SNCB class 18 electric locomotive, Era
IV
39500 DB class E 50 electric locomotive, Era
III
39540 SBB TEE Rae "Gottardo" powered rail car
train, Era III
39562 SBB "Crocodile" freight locomotive,
brown, Era III
39590 SBB class Ae 8/14 electric locomotive,
Era III
39802 DB class 220 diesel locomotive, Era IV
39890 DB AG class 189 electric locomotive,
Era V
39970 DB class 701 catenary maintenance car,
Era IV
39981 ÖBB rail bus with control car, Era III
Trix Assortment
T 22025 DB SVT 04 express powered rail car,
Era III
T 22030 DB class E 10.3 electric locomotive,
Era III
T 22031 DB class E 10.12 "Rheingold" electric
locomotive, blue/beige, Era III
T 22032 DB class 112 electric locomotive, Era
IV
T 22130 DB class 05 express steam locomotive,
Era III
T 22135 SBB TEE Rae "Gottardo" powered rail
car train, Era III
T 22150 DB class E 50 electric locomotive,
Era III
T 22218 DB class 218 diesel locomotive, "old"
red, with sound
T 22219 DB class 218 diesel locomotive, "old"
red, without sound
T 22576 SNCF class CC 40100 electric
locomotive, Era IV
T 22577 SNCB class 18 electric locomotive,
Era IV
T 22798 DB rail bus with control car, Era III
T 22799 ÖBB rail bus with control car, Era
III
Since both of the Insider models for 2007 – item
nos. 39050 and T22130 – are being equipped with the new Softdrive-Sine
propulsion system and since the introduction of this new propulsion system is
planned for just before the end of the deadline for ordering these Insider
models, we have decided to extend the
Order deadline for all Insider models for 2007
until June 15, 2007.
Update for the Märklin Central Station – Item No. 60212
From the beginning of June
2007 to December 2007, the Märklin Central Station can be expanded by means of a
free update to include additional control features that will enable even more
realistic operation of your locomotives.
Extent of the Update
This update consists of new
software for the Central Station and a hardware addition for connecting the s88
feedback module and for connecting equipment from the former digital assortment.
(6017; 6021)
Who can carry out this update?
In North America this update
can only be carried out by the Märklin, Inc. Service Department. Dealers and
consumers will be informed of the update procedure in May as more information
becomes available.
The Central Station will be
modified during this update in such a way that in the future you can do updates
easily from the Internet.
What new possibilities or changes does the Central Station offer
after the update?
Route control
The possibility of connecting
a computer for future updates or as an electronic circuit for controlling
locomotives and trains
Connecting the s88 feedback
module to your layout
Automatic circuits such as for
push/pull operation
Improved control possibilities
for locomotives. For example, the sound of squealing brakes on mfx
locomotives will now be easier to activate.
Digital components such as the
Control Unit can be connected to the Central Station. If other control
components such as the Keyboard, Memory, Control 80f, etc. are connected to
this central unit, commands from these units will also be carried out.
|
