Discover the Charm of Bygone Eras: Grand Toy and Rarity Auction on April 3–5, 2025

Attention collectors and enthusiasts of historic toys and rare treasures! From April 3 to April 5, 2025, Auktion Heilbronn invites you to its Grand Toy and Rarity Auction, an exclusive event featuring an exceptional collection of rare and highly sought-after pieces that will captivate every collector’s heart.

Auction Highlights

Among the many remarkable items, these standout lots are sure to attract keen interest:

• Märklin Liliput 00 Small Model Railway – A rare and original set showcasing the precision and craftsmanship of vintage model railways (26mm track width). This is the “small” Liliput layout which is much more rare than the large one. Only a handful of original examples have been found in the world! Lot 1074.
• Märklin Yacht “Jolanda” 5064/41 – A finely detailed model of this elegant yacht, bringing maritime history to life. This auction features 2 versions of the Jolanda – the normal version and the special small version! Lots 1034 and 1084.
• Märklin Gauge 0 Steam Locomotive L 70/12920 “Cock O’ North” – A stunning example of the historic British railway LNER. Lot 1150.
• Märklin Gauge 0 Adler Train AR 12930 – A model of the legendary Adler, Germany’s first railway train. This is the rare early version from 1935 with the open brush caps! Lot 1002.
• Märklin Gauge 0 Steam Locomotive SLH 70/12920 – Another must-have for railway model collectors – this historic train was known as the “blood sausage” because of its red color and shape! Lot 1024.

Auction Schedule

The auction will take place over three days with the following schedule:

Thursday, April 3, 2025

• 3:30 PM – Small scales (Lots 11,000–11,008)
• 3:35 PM – H0 non-Märklin (Lots 7,000–7,210)
• 5:15 PM – Märklin H0, Part 2 (Lots 14,001–14,212)

Friday, April 4, 2025

• 10:00 AM – Märklin H0, Part 1 (Lots 8,000–8,238)
• 12:30 PM – Antique H0 (Lots 2,000–2,337)

Saturday, April 5, 2025

• 9:00 AM – Large-scale modern trains (Lots 12,000–12,089)
• 9:30 AM – Miscellaneous (Lots 13,000–13,142)
• 10:45 AM – Steam toys (Lots 15,000–15,006)
• 11:00 AM – Tin toys (Lots 10,000–10,041)
• 11:30 AM – Antique small accessories (Lots 6,000–6,110)
• 1:00 PM – Antique railway accessories (Lots 5,000–5,080)
• 1:30 PM – Antique Gauge 0 locomotives & wagons (Lots 3,000–3,098)
• 2:00 PM – Antique large-scale locomotives & wagons (Lots 4,000–4,016)
• 3:00 PM – Antique toy highlights (Lots 1,000–1,240)

This auction is an unmissable event for collectors and toy enthusiasts alike. Whether you are looking for a rare Märklin train, a historic Bing model, or a charming Ferris wheel, there is something for everyone.

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history! Visit Auktion Heilbronn for more details and to participate.