Märklin Fire brigade start set

Fire brigade train consisting of a diesel locomotive, a container flatcar loaded with a 40-foot container, a water tank car, and a flatcar loaded with a helicopter.

The locomotive features a battery drive and a magnetic coupling at the rear of the vehicle. The motor, battery, and all electronics are inaccessible to children. The locomotive can be charged with the included charging cable. There are three speed levels for both forward and reverse driving, as well as three sound functions and a three-light front signal, all controllable via the child-friendly Märklin Power Control Stick. The container flatcar is equipped with a child-friendly, sturdy container that can be opened and loaded. A fixed metal part inside the container allows for magnetic loading when used in conjunction with the freight loading station. The tank car has a manual water spray feature. Water can be filled into the tank and operated through the manual spray function. The flatcar contains a helicopter as a load, which has manually operable rotating blades. The freight cars are equipped with child-friendly magnetic couplings. The length of the train is 59 cm.

The set includes 12 curved plastic tracks, 7 straight plastic tracks (172 mm), 5 straight plastic tracks (188 mm), 2 curved plastic tracks (switch curves), 1 left switch, 1 right switch, and a wireless, handy Märklin Power Control Stick. A USB charging cable for the locomotive and 2 AAA batteries are included. The train can be operated with two different frequencies, allowing it to be complemented by another battery-powered train. It is expandable with the plastic track extension pack.