NEW Marklin/Trix EUROTRAIN Limited Edition 'White Lady' Class 243 001

We have just added a new Marklin/Trix HO special edition produced exclusively for the Eurotrain dealer group, the DR Class 243 "White Lady" electric locomotive.

As always we are able to obtain a few of these special locomotives for our customers. More details on theses editions will be coming soon!

"The prototype for this new locomotive type was designated 212 001. It was built in 1982 and first presented at the Leipzig Trade Fair that year. As built, the locomotive was capable of a maximum speed of 140 kilometres per hour (87 mph). It underwent extensive route trials before being disassembled for evaluation purposes, and while being reassembled was modified for a lower top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), which had been specified for all following production locomotives. At this time, the locomotive was redesignated 243 001. Owing to its special livery of white with crimson stripes, 243 001 was given the nickname Weiße Lady (White Lady). Production of the new class began in 1985 after 243 001 had proven satisfactory during her trial period."