A printing code stamped on many Marklin boxes helps reveal the production date of the box and thus allows for accurate dating of Marklin articles. Sometimes the prices marked on the boxes and referencing pricelists also approximately dates an item because prices often changed from year to year.

In this episode we'll go on a historical journey through the annals of Märklin from its very beginnings as a small production house for girls' accessories to the company today as one of the world's largest and oldest toy manufacturers producing model trains of several gauges and technological toys for the young and old.

Second installment of Marklin box analysis 00 Scale. We'll look at stamp patterns on the boxes and use them for dating.

Despite intense turmoil in the European continent which could be felt all around the world, Märklin survived the Second World War with its business relatively intact and ready for explosive growth in the post-war years. In this episode we'll look at the compromises and advancements Märklin made during this time.

A small temporary layout with some 00 Models including the RS 800 and the R 700 A. Also featured on the temporary floor layout are two majestic O-Gauge beauties. The pacific HR 66/12920 and French ETAT Mountain locomotive ME 70/12920.