MÄRKLIN W:O:A® EDITIONS 2026

In 1989, Thomas Jensen and Holger Hübner decided during a visit to a pub to organize a festival for rock and metal fans – in their hometown of Wacken, complete with camping facilities. It was entirely privately organized, with the equipment transported on borrowed truck trailers and the musicians performing on homemade stages. In 1990 the first W:O:A® rocked and to this day, the legendary cow skull serves as a reminder of the event location.

In 2026, Wacken Open Air will celebrate its 35th anniversary and, with around 85,000 visitors, has grown into not only one of the largest open-air festivals in Germany. W:O:A® is now also the largest heavy metal festival in the world and a coveted stage for the biggest names in the scene. The success W:O:A® is undoubtedly also due to the famous euphoria of metal fans. They come to Wacken from all over, many by train.

Metal and trains? Exactly: Märklin will be there too, of course. Many visitors will remember our stand and the AC/DC locomotive from last year. This time, we‘re bringing along, among other things, a special carriage for this year‘s open-air festival, a limited-edition locomotive in the anniversary design, and a W:O:A® train in garden railway format from LGB. We‘ll also have a few special W:O:A® editions. But those will only be revealed when the cry goes up in Wacken: Let the show begin!

IN METAL WE TRUST

W:O:A® Party on Locomotive

The W:O:A® electric locomotive (39476), based on a BR 101, rocks even when stationary with its explosive anniversary design, evoking memories of magnificent moments on the Holy Ground of Wacken. Naturally, the locomotive is equipped with state-of-the-art Märklin technology, including light and fitting heavy metal sound functions. This model is also available from Trix H0 (25476). Attention: limited edition!

W:O:A® Party on Car 2026

This year, Wacken Open Air celebrates its 35th edition, and the anniversary design very cleary signals the direction of the legendary festival: Party on! The car (44295) is released in a one-time series, and is available exclusively through the Wacken merchandise online shop or in the merchandise shops on the festival grounds.

W:O:A® Party on Locomotive

Even in miniature, the W:O:A® locomotive makes a real impression. The design of the Z edition (88666) is a powerful statement of personal metal love – on the layout or in a display. This locomotive is also released as a limited edition. Scale 1:220.

W:O:A® Startset LGB

For the garden – This starter set (70505) is perfect for open-air festivals. The robust train, in classic W:O:A® design, can withstand rain or cold – just like a true Wacken fan. Besides the tender locomotive with light, a tipper wagon, and a flatcar, the set also includes a complete track circuit, a power supply, and a speed controller.

W:O:A® Party on Locomotive

W:O:A® Party on Car 2026

W:O:A® Party on Locomotive

W:O:A® Startset LGB

For all Informations about the Märklin W:O:A® Editions check out the special brochure.

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