Interesting articles on Marklin collecting, operating, and the general history of Marklin.
The 700 series from Marklin was the very first 00/HO series and denotes the earliest 00 motor type. These locomotives first came out in 1935 and were phased out in 1938 with the introduction of the 800 series. All 700 series locomotive motors and frames are fairly similar with some differences between smaller locomotives like the R 700 and bigger ones like
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For over 160 years, FAO Schwarz has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike with its enchanting toy stores. From its humble beginnings in Baltimore to its current status as a beloved global brand, FAO Schwarz has evolved while maintaining its essence. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the rich history of this iconic toy store and explore
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Sales Aids Advertising has always been a key activity by Märklin in the promotion of their products, through their catalogues, giveaway leaflets and brochures but also newspaper and magazine content. Märklin retailers would often have large signs and posters for the dealer to draw attention to and within their shop. These items were almost never found in the regular annual ‘public’
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Marklin’s infatuation with large complex metal tunnels and cuttings dates back to 1900. For example, The 1900 catalogue # 1218 showed a spectacular cutting with a walled town on one mountain and a castle on the other with both mountains connected by a footbridge over the tracks. It was 50 cm. long and 41cm high. In 1904 the impressive
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The Marklin TW 800 locomotive is certainly one of the more peculiar locomotives from Marklin. The model, based on the German DRG Class SVT 877, was also produced in O Gauge (even as a 3-piece model) under model numbers like the 20V electric TW 66 12940 and the TW 970 in clockwork. In a previous article on the TW 800,
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