Marklin Virtual Catalogs
Marklin catalogs showing some of the models of production in 1937 and 1953. 1937 Catalog 1953 Catalog Regards, William
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Interesting articles on Marklin collecting, operating, and the general history of Marklin.
The mechanical light switching mechanism, der Schleppschalter
After the Second World War when Märklin again supplied the German market with model trains, you could in some gauge 00/H0 models find a mechanism, which controlled the lights depending on the direction of travel. The mechanism was called a Schleppschalter and was connected to the driving shaft either by sitting directly on the shaft or by a cog wheel.
Read moreMarklin TW 800, 1939 – 1949, Fully Explained
Marklin’s TW 800 was met with worldwide reception from the years 1939 – 1949. The TW 800 is commonly seen with warped sub frames and crackling paint. In all of its 5 different versions produced from 1939 -1949 in purple, blue, green, and red, the TW 800 is known for being a collector favorite. However, TW 800s are commonly seen
Read moreMarklin Catalog Codes & Pricelists
Marklin Pricelists Marklin pricelists were sent along with catalogs for consumers to purchase and browse the new and current Marklin train items offered. Pricelists can be found written in many languages including German, English, French, Spanish, and more. To give an idea of the Marklin prices in such pricelists, we can use the 1951 pricelist from F.A.O. Schwarz located at
Read moreMärklin Factory Letter – 1956
In 1956, Märklin was still feeling the effects of the Second World War as they had to adapt to the changing environment in Europe. The following letter below was sent from the Märklin factory to a collector in Illinois in the year 1956. What brings particular interest to this letter and especially its historical resonance, is the following quotation: “We
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