In 2025, Modelleisenbhn GmbH (Roco and Fleischmann) announced the renewal of the Z21 system and it has been available since September 1st. The following are now available:
- The new Z21 start NewGen (white Z21 article number 1000001, replaces the previous 10833),
- The Z21 Professional Digital set (black Z21, article number 1000020, replaces the previous 10834)
- The new WLANMaus NewGen (article number 1008001)
The new Z21 start in particular boasts:
- WiFi included,
- Maximum output current 3A,
- Control of up to 9,999 locomotives (and wagons),
- Control of up to 2,048 decoders in the points
- USB-C port for charging the new WLAN Maus NewGen
The recommended price of the Z21 start is 169.90 EUR.
The new WLAN Maus NewGen has a new 2-inch color display, while the other buttons and the rotary knob remain the same as before. It can also use rechargeable batteries (not included) and is charged via a USB-C cable. On the new display, you can select locomotives from the collection loaded in the new Z21 and as a result, the digital functions of each locomotive are visible. Also, thanks to the new display, it is now easier to program decoders in locomotives and other digital devices. The recommended price is 149.90 EUR.
The Z21 Professional Digital set consists of the new Z21 digital center, WiFi router, WLAN Maus NewGen and power supply. The capabilities of the new digital center remain the same as the current black Z21. The recommended price is 599.90 EUR.
You can read more about the new features at https://www.z21.eu or in the presentation PDF.