Marklin/Trix Train Rental Inc. (TRI) 'Elephant Express' Class 110.3 Electric Locomotive

Happy Birthday!

He has been the mouse's very best friend for 50 years: the little blue elephant who tumbles from one funny adventure to the next in the "Sendung mit der Maus" (The Show with the Mouse). Everyone who was a child in the last half century should know the little TV star. To mark his anniversary, the WDR broadcaster has now given him his own locomotive: the 110 469 4, which provides replacement services for the "Train Rental" TRI, is now travelling around the country in an elephant design. The locomotive was presented in Cologne: the elephant greets from the two front sides from a "50" while the mouse dances with joy. The anniversary logo also plays a key role on the (differently designed) sides of the locomotive.
With its eye-catching print, the elephant locomotive will probably become one of the most popular photo motifs on Germany's rails. Mouse fans have a good chance of seeing it, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. According to TRI, this is where the electric locomotive will be used most. If you look closely, you can still see the original color of the 60-year-old machine. The 110 has blue "glasses" around the driver's windshield that go perfectly with the blue elephant.

We are pleased to be able to offer you the new Elephant Express in H0, Z gauge and Minitrix exclusively. The Marklin HO version is stock # 39111 and the Z scale version is stock # 88417. Trix HO version is stock # 22611 and the MiniTrix N scale version is stock # 16260. These are a one-time issue so please Reserve your now.