WOA Music Festival BR101 Electric Locomotive VI (~AC-Sound)

WOA Music Festival BR101 Electric Locomotive VI (~AC-Sound)

1:87 scale model produced by Marklin. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• AC Sound Model
• This model mainly operates in Germany
• Decorated in Private Owner company markings
• Best suited to 422mm radius curves
• mfx+ digital decoder with extensive sound and control functions
• High-efficiency propulsion with drive on all four axles and traction tyres
• Directional LED lighting including headlights, tail lights, cab lighting and high beam
• Integrated stay-alive capacitor for uninterrupted operation over dead spots

Details

Make a bold statement on your layout with the Märklin 39476 BR 101 “Wacken Open Air 2026” electric locomotive. This eye-catching H0 scale model blends the proven performance of the DB Class 101 with an exclusive festival-themed livery, creating a standout centrepiece for modern Era VI operations. Designed for Märklin’s 3-rail AC digital system, it delivers powerful running characteristics alongside advanced sound and lighting functions.

Engineered with a regulated high-efficiency drive and centrally mounted motor, the model drives all four axles for strong traction and smooth, reliable performance. A factory-installed mfx+ digital decoder provides extensive operational control, while the integrated stay-alive capacitor ensures uninterrupted running over complex track sections.

The Märklin 39476 stands out with its dramatic Wacken Open Air 2026 livery, applied with precision detailing and crisp graphics. Built with a robust metal construction and advanced drivetrain, it offers dependable performance for both exhibition layouts and everyday operation.

Lighting functions are highly configurable, including direction-dependent triple headlights and dual red tail lights, with additional features such as switchable high beams and cab lighting for enhanced realism. All lighting uses maintenance-free LEDs, ensuring long-term reliability.

Operational reliability is further improved by the built-in buffer capacitor, which bridges short power interruptions on pointwork or complex layouts. Close-coupling mechanisms allow smooth integration into modern passenger consists, while the model’s length of approximately 21.9 cm ensures accurate H0 scale proportions.

As part of the Märklin 2026 new items range, this special edition locomotive is expected to be produced in limited quantities, making it highly desirable for collectors of unique liveries and contemporary European electric traction.

Historical Background

The Deutsche Bahn Class 101 was introduced in the mid-1990s as a flagship electric locomotive for high-speed InterCity services. Designed for speeds up to 200 km/h, it quickly became synonymous with modern long-distance rail travel in Germany.

In later years, many Class 101 locomotives carried promotional liveries, turning them into mobile advertising platforms. The Wacken Open Air edition continues this tradition, celebrating one of the world’s largest heavy metal festivals with a distinctive and collectible design applied to a contemporary express locomotive.