Description: New Items announcement for 2026
*Announced Release Date: Q1 2026 (as per Jan 07, 2026 announcement)

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class V 80 general-purpose diesel locomotive in a red basic color scheme. Version with a single lamp on top, double lamps below, and a muffler on the roof. The loco looks as it did in era III.

Model: This is a version from era III with a muffler on the roof and round metal buffers. The frame is constructed of metal/plastic. The body is made of plastic. The loco has enlarged buffer plates. All axles are powered. The loco has a bell armature motor and triple headlights with warm-white LEDs that change over with the direction of travel. The loco has dark, nickel-plated wheel treads. The cab details are modeled. Length over the buffers approximately 58 mm / 2-1/4".

Highlights:
* New generation motor.
* LED headlights.
* Muffler on the roof.

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 Q1 2026 Release