HO Scale AC Railcars

2026 Summer New Item

MARKLIN 36971

Marklin Class 650 (WEG) RS1 Diesel-Powered Rail Car MFX w/Sound

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$289.94 USD
 
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Prototype: Type Regio Shuttle RS1 diesel-powered rail car operated by the W�rttemberg Railroad Company (WEG) as the class 650. Version with a screw coupler, buffers, and an overhead train destination sign. Light gray/ultramarine blue basic paint scheme with a special design for the 125th anniversary of the �T�lesbahn� or Valley�s Railroad. Road number VT 442 (NVR no. 95 80 0 650 690-0 D-WEG). The loco looks as it did starting in 2025.

Highlights

  • An attractive introduction to the model railroad hobby.
  • Special design for the 125th anniversary of the �T�lesbahn� or Valley�s Railroad.
  • The model has many separately applied details.
  • Factory-installed LED interior lighting.
  • Multiple vehicles can be coupled together using the coupling rod provided.
  • With an mfx/DCC digital decoder and a variety of sound functions.
  • The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications.



Model: The model has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. A controlled high-performance motor with a flywheel is fitted; two axles are powered. Traction tires are fitted. Triple headlights and dual red marker lights change over with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The rail car has the �double A� light function. The model has factory-installed interior lighting. Maintenance-free, warm-white, and red LEDs are used for the lighting. The model has many separately applied details. Both ends feature separately applied brake hoses, screw couplers, and control lines. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. Opened covers, shorter control lines, and a coupling rod are included for double-heading operation. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm 14-3/16, if the clearance gauge is ignored.
Length over the buffers 29.3 cm / 11-1/2.

Digital Functions

  ControlUnit MobileStation MobileStation 2 CentralStation 1/2 CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Passenger area lighting on/off * * * * *
Diesel locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Horn * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Rear Headlights off   * * * *
Switching range + switching light   * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver   * * * *
Front Headlights off     * * *
Coupler sounds     * * *
Blower motors     * * *
Compressor     * * *
Letting off Air     * * *
Replenishing diesel fuel     * * *
Sanding     * * *
Doors Closing         *

* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

release
2026 Summer New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Railcars
era
Era VI (2006-present)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
Private (Various Private Railway Firms)
Availability
4th Qtr. 2026
our product code
36971
UPC/EAN
4001883369716
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