Märklin' s Einheitslokomotive Baureihe 01

1952 ~ 2006

In 1937 Märklin released her first Einheitslokomotive Baureihe 01 for the DRG, known as HR 700.

During two years this model came in no less then four liveries.

It took 15 (1952) years before another model of this well-known German Pacific was released with Baureihe 01 097.

F800

After a small upgrading, the same model was released as 3048 in 1960.

Although this model carries again the number 01 097 it is delivered with a smoke generator.

In 1964 the Lampenbügel are changed into Lampenstangen and the tender lacks real coal like the F800 had.

An external switch however is still at hand until 1972.

M3148

In 1970 a Pacific Class 01 ran into my life, when my father bought himself Märklins 3048.

The view of box and booklet reminds me of a fine childhood.

Box of M3048

Booklet of M3048

M3048

Only after 54 years, Märklin decided make a totally new construction in 2006.

M39010

Someone might say: how about the Class 011 and 012?

Well, actually these locomotives are not the Baureihe 01, but Baureihe 01¹⁰ with new boilers (Neubaukessel).

We might compare all of them anyway for this moment.

All together we see (f.l.t.r.):

3048 (1970) ~ 39010 (2006) ~ 3390 (1991) ~ 3710 (1993)

Comparison of 3048 and 39010

I would like to introduce you a comparison of both the 3048 and the 39010 in a photographic way.

The front

The Steering

Robust and toy like at the left, finer and darkened at the right.

Also note the difference between 01 097 with 850 mm running wheels, whereas the 01 147 has 1000 mm.

Tender 2'2' T 34

The Cabin

Notice the new concept of Z-shaped connection between locomotive and tender.

The 'Cellon Scheibe' (window shield) of the 3148 had to cover the engine.

Cabin and tender

Wheel concept and gears

Speaks for itself...

M3148

M39010

All pictures Frits Osterthun © 2006