SBB Ae8/14 11852 Landilock Electric Loco II (~AC-Sound)

SBB Ae8/14 11852 Landilock Electric Loco II (~AC-Sound)

1:32 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 Switzerland
• Decorated in SBB company markings
• Best suited to 1020mm radius curves
• Completely new high-end Gauge 1 full metal construction with die-cast zinc and brass
• Highly detailed reproduction of SBB Ae 8/14 No. 11852 “Landi-Lok” in Era II condition
• mfx digital decoder with up to 32 switchable functions
• Motorised pantographs that can be raised and lowered digitally in operation
• Extensive interior lighting including cab, control desk and machine room illumination
• Opening doors with finely detailed cab interior
• Parametrisable buffer capacitor for uninterrupted running over dead sections
• Highly detailed underframe, roof equipment and separately applied metal parts

Details

Experience a true heavyweight of Swiss railway history with the Märklin 55816 Ae 8/14 “Landi-Lok”. This exceptional Gauge 1 scale model represents the legendary SBB electric locomotive No. 11852 in its original 1939 exhibition configuration, created for the Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich. Fully rebuilt as a high-end collector model, it combines historical authenticity with state-of-the-art Märklin engineering in an all-metal premium construction.

The prototype Ae 8/14 was one of the most powerful locomotives of its era, designed for extreme freight duties across the demanding Gotthard Alpine route. The “Landi-Lok” became famous not only for its performance but also for its role as a symbol of Swiss industrial strength at the 1939 Landesausstellung.

The Märklin 55816 is a flagship Gauge 1 collector model engineered for maximum realism and operational performance. Its full metal construction provides both weight and durability, while the combination of zinc die-cast and precision brass detailing ensures exceptional fidelity to the prototype.

The locomotive features an advanced mfx digital system with extensive sound and operational functions. One of the standout features is the digitally controlled pantograph system, allowing realistic operation under electrified overhead lines. Interior and machine room lighting further enhance the visual impact, especially in low-light layout conditions.

Opening cab doors, finely reproduced roof equipment and prototypical detailing across the entire body make this model a true display-quality replica. Designed in extremely limited production numbers across all Ae 8/14 variants, it is a highly sought-after piece for serious Gauge 1 collectors and Swiss prototype enthusiasts.

Historical Background

The Ae 8/14 class was developed by the Swiss Federal Railways in the late 1930s as a twin-section electric locomotive designed for exceptionally heavy freight services in mountainous terrain. With its enormous tractive power, it was specifically intended for steep Alpine routes such as the Gotthard line.

Locomotive 11852 earned the nickname “Landi-Lok” after its appearance at the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich, where it was showcased as a technological highlight of Swiss engineering. Only a small number of these locomotives were built, and they remained in service for decades in heavy freight operations.