Summer 2008 New Items

MINITRIX produces top quality European model trains and accessories.  They are owned by MÄRKLIN, one of the world's most respected manufactures of model trains.  These extremely accurate models feature outstanding attention to detail and cutting edge propulsion systems.  Some models are factory equipped with Digital Command Control (DCC), sound and special lighting effects.  The product line is very large and offers an incredible variety.  Models are available from the earliest days of the railroads all the way through the modern era equipment of today.

Availability:  Items on this page were announced at the beginning of their respective model year and are released a few at a time throughout that year.  Many of the models shown on this page are one time limited editions and once sold out become discontinued.  Customers are strongly encouraged to place reservations for any items they are interested in.

Bavarian S 3/6 - K.Bay.Sts.B.
Epoch I
"Orient Express"

DCC and SOUND*

*Automatic sensing of DC
for use on analog layouts.
DCC or TRIX Systems is required
for sound function.

"LINT" 41/H Railcar Train - Alstom
Epoch V

Jacobs Articulated Truck
Multi-Part Interior Lighting
Motor with Flywheel
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting

MHI/Exclusive
Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

6 Axle Sleeping Coach - CIWL
Epoch I
"Orient Express"

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

6 Axle Sleeping Coach - CIWL
Epoch I
"Orient Express"

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

6 Axle Restaurant Coach - CIWL
Epoch I
"Orient Express"

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

6 Axle Restaurant Coach - CIWL
Epoch I
"Orient Express"

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Express Baggage Coach - CIWL
Epoch I
"Orient Express"

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

2008 New Items

MINITRIX produces top quality European model trains and accessories.  They are owned by MÄRKLIN, one of the world's most respected manufactures of model trains.  These extremely accurate models feature outstanding attention to detail and cutting edge propulsion systems.  Some models are factory equipped with Digital Command Control (DCC), sound and special lighting effects.  The product line is very large and offers an incredible variety.  Models are available from the earliest days of the railroads all the way through the modern era equipment of today.

Availability:  Items on this page were announced at the beginning of their respective model year and are released a few at a time throughout that year.  Many of the models shown on this page are one time limited editions and once sold out become discontinued.  Customers are strongly encouraged to place reservations for any items they are interested in.

Digital Modern Freight Start Set - MRCE
(Mitsui Rail Company Europe)
Epoch V

Train:
BR 185 Locomotive with DCC Decoder
Hopper DBAG
Tank Car Nacco
Flat Car DB Cargo
Boxcar DBAG

Track/Power:
Oval of Track
with Curved Turnouts
Stub Siding
Uncoupler Track
TRIX Mobile Station Digital Controller
Transformer

Digital Swiss Freight Train Start Set - SBB
Epoch V

Train:
Re 4/4 II Locomotive with DCC Decoder
Sliding Wall Boxcar - SBB Cargo
Gondola with Coal Load - SBB
Hopper - Holcim
Tank Car - Wascosa

Track/Power:
Oval of Track
with Curved Turnouts
Stub Siding
Uncoupler Track
TRIX Mobile Station Digital Controller
Transformer

Spanish Construction Train - RENFE
Epoch V

Train:
MaK G 1206 Locomotive - RENFE
Tank Car - Comsa
Hopper - Comsa

French Start Set - SNCF/FRET
Epoch V
Locomotive - All New Tooling!

Train:
Class 422200 Locomotive - SNCF
Hopper Car - SNCF
Sliding Wall Car - SNCF
Gondola - SNCF
Tank Car - SNCF

Track/Power:
Oval of Track with Turnouts
Conventional DC Transformer

Freight Transfer Set - DB
Epoch III

Train:
V60 Locomotive - DB
Auto Carrier with Autos - DB
Hopper Car - DB
Refrigerator Car - DB
Tank Car - Shell - DB

Track/Power:
Oval of Track with Turnouts
Conventional DC Transformer

CAT Commuter Train - ÖBB
CAT = City Airport Train
Epoch V

Train:
Class 1116 Locomotive - ÖBB
(2) Bi-Level Coaches - ÖBB
Cab Control Coach - ÖBB

Additional Bi-Level Coach Available #15920

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Re 485 Locomotive - BLS
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

4 Roof Mounted Pantographs
5-Pole Motor w/ 2 Flywheels
DCC Interface for Plug-In Decoder

Class 781 Locomotive - CSD
Czechoslovakian State Railroad
Epoch IV

Used for Passenger and Freight Trains
Built in the USSR Starting in 1996

Suggested Car Set #15919

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Re 460 Locomotive - SBB
Epoch V

5-Pole Motor w/ Flywheel
DCC Interface for Plug-In Decoder

Class 1012 Locomotive - ÖBB
Epoch V

First Production Model in N-Scale!
New Tooling with Modern Propulsion
Close Coupler Mechanism
DCC Interface for Plug-In Decoder

A Second Road Number is Available #12170

Class 1012 Locomotive - ÖBB
Epoch V

First Production Model in N-Scale!
New Tooling with Modern Propulsion
Close Coupler Mechanism
DCC Interface for Plug-In Decoder

Switching Tractor #1 Locomotive - DSB
(Former German BR 36)
Epoch III

Unique Jackshaft Drive

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Class BB 115000 Locomotive - SNCF
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

Classic French General Purpose Locomotive
Multiservice Paint Scheme

Class 1800 Locomotive - NS
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

Dutch General Purpose Locomotive
Classic Dutch Paint Scheme

BR 03 Locomotive - DB
Epoch III

Standard Locomotive Design
Version with Wagner Smoke Deflectors
Dual Headlamps
DB Train Safety Equipment

MHI/Exclusive
Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

SVT 04.5 Railcar Train - DB
Epoch III

All New Tooling!

Jacobs Articulated Truck
Built in 1935 for the German State Railway
Central Gear Drive with Low Center of Gravity
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

V 300 Locomotive - DB
Epoch III

All New Tooling!

Powerful Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive
Motor with 2 Flywheels
DCC Interface for Plug-In Decoder

V 300 Locomotive - DB
Epoch III

DCC and SOUND*

*Automatic sensing of DC
for use on analog layouts.
DCC or TRIX Systems is required
for sound function.

Powerful Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive
Motor with 2 Flywheels

BR 18.5 Locomotive - DB
Epoch III

Variation with Straight Cab
Large Smoke Deflector
Represents Late Epoch III

BR 45 Locomotive - DB
Epoch III

Road Number 45 004
As used for the Locomotive Testing Institute LVA
All Metal Construction
Bell Shaped Armature Motor Under Boiler
Opening Smoke Box Door

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

BR 140 Locomotive - DBAG
Epoch V

Used for Passenger and Freight Trains
Built Starting in 1959
5-Pole Motor with 2 Flywheels
Close Coupler Mechanism

MaK G 1206 Locomotive - Rail4Chem
Epoch V

General Purpose Diesel Locomotive
Used on the Dutch State Railways (NS)
Freight and Switching Service
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting
Close Coupler Mechanism

BR 185.1 Locomotive - Rail4Chem
Epoch V

General Purpose Electric Locomotive
Used for Cross Border Traffic
Freight and Switching Service
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting
Close Coupler Mechanism

ES 64 F4 Locomotive - DBAG
Epoch V

Painted with Colorful Alpine Theme
Different Paint/Lettering on Each Side
4 Roof Mounted Pantographs
5-Pole Motor w/ 2 Flywheels
DCC Interface for Plug-In Decoder

BR 057 Locomotive - DB
Epoch IV

Used for Heavy Freight Trains
All Metal Construction
Bell Shaped Armature Motor Under Boiler

BR 042 Locomotive - DB
Epoch IV

Used for Fast Freight Trains
Originally Built Start 1936
Represents Oil Version Rebuilt in 1957

BR 212 Locomotive - DB
Epoch IV

Used for Light/Medium Passenger and Freight
Motor with Flywheel

Suggested Cars #15848, 15849 & 15850

BR 212 Locomotive - DB
Epoch IV

Factory Installed DCC Decoder
Used for Light/Medium Passenger and Freight
Motor with Flywheel

Suggested Cars #15848, 15849 & 15850

Köf II Locomotive - RTS
(Röhren Transport Service)
Epoch IV

Factory Installed DCC Decoder
Version with Enclosed Cab
All Metal Construction
Working Headlights!

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Köf II Locomotive - WLE
(Westphalian Railroad Museum)
Epoch V

Factory Installed DCC Decoder
Version with Open Cab
All Metal Construction
Working Headlights!

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

BR 648.1 "LINT" Railcar Train - DBAG
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

Hobby Version:
Jacobs Articulated Truck
Multi-Part Interior Lighting
Motor with Flywheel
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting

BR 648.1 "LINT" Railcar Train - DBAG
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

Expert Version:
Jacobs Articulated Truck Factory Installed Interior Lighting
Factory Installed Marker Lights
Factory Installed Lighted Destination Signs
Motor with Flywheel
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting

BR 648.1 "LINT" Railcar Train - DBAG
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

DCC and SOUND*

Expert Version with DCC & Sound:
Jacobs Articulated Truck Factory Installed Interior Lighting
Factory Installed Marker Lights
Factory Installed Lighted Destination Signs
Motor with Flywheel
Maintenance-Free LED Lighting

BR 132 Locomotive - DR
Epoch IV

Used for Heavy Passenger and Freight
Built in the USSR Starting in 1974

Suggested Car Set #15919

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

BR 103 Locomotive - DB
Epoch IV

Used for Trans Europe Express (TEE) Service
Built Starting in 1965
First Series with One Row of Vents!

BR 120 Locomotive - DBAG
Epoch V

Used for Passenger Trains
New Tooling for Truck Frames & Mechanism
"Traffic Red" Livery
New Road Number

Class 050B Locomotive - SNCF
Epoch III

Used for Freight Trains
Formerly Prussian G 10 and DB BR57

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Mini Cooper Auto Transport - DBAG
Epoch V

Includes 8 Mini Cooper Models

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Cement Transport Set - WLE
Westphalian Provincial Railroad
Epoch V

4 Pieces

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Modern Car Set - DBAG/GATX/BASF
Epoch V

20 Pieces (4 of each kind shown)
Different Road Numbers

Flat Car with Containers - DB
Epoch IV

von Haus zu Haus (from House to House)

Silo Container Car - DB
Epoch IV

Südzucker

Freight Train Baggage Car - DB
Epoch IV

With Brake Platform

Modern Car Set - DBAG
Epoch V

All New Tooling!

20 Pieces
Different Road Numbers

Museum Car Set 2008
"Humbser Bräu Fürth"
Epoch II

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

French Freight Car Set - SNCF
Epoch III

3 Pieces

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Flat Car with Stakes - SBB
Epoch V

With Log Loads

Swiss Tank Car Set - SBB
Epoch V

2 Pieces
Holcim

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Danish Boxcar Set - DSB
Epoch IV

2 Pieces

"Holiday Express" Coach Set - DB
Epoch III

3 Pieces

Used for Travel Agency Trains Between
North Germany and The Alps

Two Additional Coaches Available in #15759

MHI/Exclusive
Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

"Holiday Express" Coach Add-On Set - DB
Epoch III

2 Pieces

Used for Travel Agency Trains Between
North Germany and The Alps

Add-On Set for #15758

MHI/Exclusive
Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Skirted Coach Set - DB
Epoch III

20 Pieces

Makes 2 Complete Long Trains

Silver Coin Commuter Coach - DB
Epoch IV

1st/2nd Class Composite
Version with Disc Brakes
Central Power Supply Equipment
New Minden-Deutz Light Trucks

Silver Coin Commuter Coach - DB
Epoch IV

2nd Class
Version with Disc Brakes
Central Power Supply Equipment
New Minden-Deutz Light Trucks

Silver Coin Cab Control Coach - DB
Epoch IV

2nd Class
Version with Disc Brakes
Central Power Supply Equipment
LED Headlights and Market Lights

Express Train "Pop Colors" Coach Set - DB
Epoch IV

5 Pieces

Based on prototypes in use 1970-1974

Night Train Coach Set - DBAG
Epoch V

3 Pieces

Two Additional Coaches Available in #15854

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

Night Train Ad-On Coach Set - DBAG
Epoch V

2 Pieces

reserve.gif Set for #15853

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

EuroCity Open Seating Coach - SBB
Epoch V

1st Class

An Entire EuroCity Train Can Be Modeled
Using Mutilples of #'s 15905, 15906 and 15907

EuroCity Open Seating Coach - SBB
Epoch V

2nd Class

An Entire EuroCity Train Can Be Modeled
Using Mutilples of #'s 15905, 15906 and 15907

EuroCity Panorama Coach - SBB
Epoch V

1st Class

An Entire EuroCity Train Can Be Modeled
Using Mutilples of #'s 15905, 15906 and 15907

Eastern European Coach Set - DR/PKP/CSD/MÁV
Epoch IV

12 Pieces

Coaches Comprised of the Following:
DR - East Germany
PKP - Poland
CSD - Czechoslovakia
MÁV - Hungary

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!

CAT Bi-Level Add-On Coach - ÖBB
Epoch V

Additional Coach for #11160

Limited One Time
Production in 2008!