Description: Summer New Items 2026 Announcement
*Announced Release Date: 2027 (as per May 12, 2026 announcement)

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 628.2 diesel-powered rail car with a class 928.2 cab control car in a mint turquoise and light gray paint scheme from era IV.

Model: The chassis frames are made of metal-impregnated plastic, and the bodies are made of plastic. A bell armature motor powers both trucks on the rail car. The LED headlights (3 x warm white/2 x red) change over with the direction of travel. The cab has interior details. Implied interior details with passenger compartment lighting. Built-in buffer capacitor. The cars feature a very high level of detail with fine and elaborate coloring and lettering. They also offer excellent tractive power thanks to the high car weight.
Length over the buffers 207 mm / 8-1/8 inch

URGENT COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: The rail car and cab control car are permanently coupled. The minimum radius for operation is R2 (220mm curves!).

Highlights:
* The model's frame is constructed of metal-impregnated plastic; body/shell is plastic.
* Bell-shaped armature motor (can motor).
* Cab interior details
* Implied interior details with passenger compartment lighting.
* NEW: Built-in buffer capacitor

Pre-order status - your pre-order hold funds will be applied to the final price of the item. The pre-order hold is NON-refundable except ONLY in the case where Marklin cancels the item.

STATUS: Slated for Q3 2026 Release