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Marklin 37278 NS 1210 Electric Locomotive IV (~AC-Sound) HO Gauge
NS 1210 Electric Locomotive IV (~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
Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
This model mainly operates in Netherlands
This model is decorated in NS company markings
The model is prototypically equipped with yellow and white headlights.
An mfx+ digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions is fitted.
A buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.
Details
The NS Class 1200 is a classic Dutch electric locomotive that played a crucial role in the post-war electrification era of the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Introduced in 1951, it was among the first mainline electric locomotives designed and built specifically for the Netherlands’ new 1.5 kV DC electrified network.
A total of 26 locomotives were constructed by a consortium that included Alsthom, Werkspoor and Smit Slikkerveer. The Class 1200 featured a Co'Co' wheel arrangement with six powered axles, giving it strong traction and making it suitable for both heavy freight and fast passenger trains. With a continuous power output of about 2,430 kW and a top speed of around 130 km/h, the Class 1200 provided reliable and flexible performance across the rapidly modernising Dutch rail system.
Early in service, Class 1200 locomotives were widely used on prestigious passenger expresses and demanding freight workings alike. As the NS fleet expanded and electrification grew, these locomotives continued in mixed-traffic roles, proving durable and dependable for decades. Their distinctive angular bodywork and classic Dutch livery made them a familiar sight on mainlines throughout the Netherlands.
Withdrawals began in the 1980s, with the last units leaving regular service by the early 1990s. Several examples have been preserved by heritage groups, keeping the legacy of this early electric type alive on special trains and museum displays.
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NS 1210 Electric Locomotive IV (~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
Best suited to Epoch IV Model Railways
This model mainly operates in Netherlands
This model is decorated in NS company markings
The model is prototypically equipped with yellow and white headlights.
An mfx+ digital decoder with extensive light and sound functions is fitted.
A buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.
Details
The NS Class 1200 is a classic Dutch electric locomotive that played a crucial role in the post-war electrification era of the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Introduced in 1951, it was among the first mainline electric locomotives designed and built specifically for the Netherlands’ new 1.5 kV DC electrified network.
A total of 26 locomotives were constructed by a consortium that included Alsthom, Werkspoor and Smit Slikkerveer. The Class 1200 featured a Co'Co' wheel arrangement with six powered axles, giving it strong traction and making it suitable for both heavy freight and fast passenger trains. With a continuous power output of about 2,430 kW and a top speed of around 130 km/h, the Class 1200 provided reliable and flexible performance across the rapidly modernising Dutch rail system.
Early in service, Class 1200 locomotives were widely used on prestigious passenger expresses and demanding freight workings alike. As the NS fleet expanded and electrification grew, these locomotives continued in mixed-traffic roles, proving durable and dependable for decades. Their distinctive angular bodywork and classic Dutch livery made them a familiar sight on mainlines throughout the Netherlands.
Withdrawals began in the 1980s, with the last units leaving regular service by the early 1990s. Several examples have been preserved by heritage groups, keeping the legacy of this early electric type alive on special trains and museum displays.
