Interesting articles on Marklin collecting, operating, and the general history of Marklin.
O Gauge production was critical to Marklin’s expansion and, as such, the O Gauge product line in conjunction with 00 Scale trains ushered Marklin into a toy-production “Golden Age.” This series, “A History of Marklin O Gauge,” will take a look at the beginning (1893), middle (Golden Age), and end (1954) of the O Gauge product line. The first O-Gauge
Read moreMarklin track changed greatly over the years due to changing designs, available resources, and functionalities. Here are some of the main track variations over the years 1935 – 1950. There are many variations of Marklin track especially during WWII when available resources greatly influenced the look of the track. For instance, towards the end of WWII there is a Marklin
Read moreVery rarely does an opportunity present itself to look “behind the scenes” of the Marklin factory. Original instruction sheets, customer catalogs, and dealer items often give added value to Marklin items and set the context of the toy pieces, allowing us to imagine how they were originally sold to Marklin enthusiasts long ago. Sometimes we are even given the chance
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Märklin has survived several generations of ownership, three factory relocations, eight gauges of toy trains, and two world wars, but the most crucial and undoubtedly pivotal time was during World War II. With its introduction of 00 Scale in 1935, Märklin faced huge potential; the smaller scale required fewer raw materials and the dream of creating an expansive model railroad
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As many collectors know, original boxes for Marklin toys and trains can significantly increase the value of their treasured contents. In their original use, boxes and sometimes wooden crates were merely meant to safely transport their contents. But today, boxes provide collectors with a better look at where the toys came from and add to the piece’s provenance and overall
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