German Federal Railroad class E 69. With digital decoder and controlled, high-efficiency propulsion. Headlights digitally controlled. 2 axles powered. 1 traction tire. Engineer's cabs with interior details. Separately applied handrails. Length over buffers 8.5 cm (3-3/8").
In 1909 the LAG 2 locomotive was placed into service by the Local Railroad, Inc. for the route Murnau - Oberammergau. It was given the official name of "Pauline". Its effectiveness was proven with the marked increase in passenger traffic during the Passion Plays in 1910. It was classified as the E 69 by the German State Railroad Company. Aside from a short intermediate period in Heidelberg, the E 65 69 02 was always used on its original Bavarian route. On June 27, 1982 it was retired from active service as the oldest still active DB locomotive. Since then it has been stationed at the Garmisch maintenance facility as an operational museum locomotive.
The Märklin model was a completely new design with the frame and body made of finely detailed diecast metal. The small dimensions on this locomotive presented a special challenge to the product development people. Yet they were successful in arranging the motor and circuit board so that even the interior details could be reproduced.
