Interesting articles on Marklin collecting, operating, and the general history of Marklin.
Although Richard Marklin Toys was considered to be the largest USA importer of Marklin during the 1930s, other hobby shops sold Marklin toys and trains during the 1930s, especially in and around the New York area. One such dealer was “Bruce Hastie” as the dealer stamp on a price-list states. Located in New York in Long Island City at the Woodside Section,
Read moreIn the previous post on Marklin boxes (Part I), I discussed my theory on the patterns of the stamps and print codes using only a small selection of some 1945 boxes. Now I will move on to discuss the print code theory on a much larger sampling of boxes and test the validity of this theory. To test the accuracy,
Read moreThe Marklin boxes changed frequently over the years, from being wooden crates in the early 1900s to the boxes of the 1960s with colorful graphic drawings and cardboard inserts. The boxes of the 1940s – 1950s, however, are the most interesting because the effects of the war often changed production runs and the materials available. Here we examine the box
Read moreMarklin SLR 700 from 1937 Version 1. Very good condition. Quite rare locomotive with good metal and NO zincpest. Paint is still very good and tender is original, “SLR 700”. Rare early locomotive tested and runs perfectly…the best I have seen! [nggallery id=13]
Read moreHere are two catalogs from the early production of HO scale in the years 1936 / 1937. Both catalogs for the USA market. A two page pricelist and letter from the 1930s to USA customers of Richard Marklin Toys also seen below.
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