The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a period of profound industrial transformation. Companies like Märklin not only responded to the industrial boom but
Marklin Draisine: A Look at the Unique Railroad Inspection Cars
The world of antique toy trains is fascinating and diverse, and Märklin, a clear pioneer and leader of its time, often delighted its customers with
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Marklin Auction at Muenchner Spielzeugauktion
Marklin collectors are sure to know the “Brockmann” name for Marklin – from its long history in the auction business and also the production of
Marklin Auction at Muenchner Spielzeugauktion
Marklin collectors are sure to know the “Brockmann” name for Marklin – from its long history in the auction business and also the production of
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Märklin’s Florien Sieber attributes slow sales growth to second-hand market
Marklin’s Florien Sieber, a new addition to the management team since 2013, has worked to expand the company’s product offering since the Simba-Dicke takeover in 2013.
Märklin’s Florien Sieber attributes slow sales growth to second-hand market
Marklin’s Florien Sieber, a new addition to the management team since 2013, has worked to expand the company’s product offering since the Simba-Dicke takeover in 2013.
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Catalog of Collectibles: hobbyDB adds Marklin Cars, Trains, and More
hobbyDB of Boulder, Colorado has the ambitious mission of cataloging all collectibles in their Wikipedia-style catalog and search engine. Particularly interesting to Marklin collectors is
Catalog of Collectibles: hobbyDB adds Marklin Cars, Trains, and More
hobbyDB of Boulder, Colorado has the ambitious mission of cataloging all collectibles in their Wikipedia-style catalog and search engine. Particularly interesting to Marklin collectors is
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Marklin Spur 00 Miniature Railway [1938 – 1943]
By 1938, the Marklin’s 00 Scale was already well established with the 700 series locomotives and train and was ripe for technological improvements. One of these improvements would be found in the reversing system of the locomotives. The locomotives of 1938 were equipped with the “Perfect-Reverse” system which allowed for remote reversing without the need of a separate devise. The
Read moreFakes, Forgeries, and Reproductions: How do they affect Marklin?
Fakes, forgeries, and reproductions of Marklin trains and toys create an obstacle for Marklin collectors, dealers, musuems, and auction houses. In this article I will discuss the implications they have on the current market for Marklin items and the possible future effects. First, it is important to devise some operational definitions: A fake shall be described as any item that
Read moreThe Marklin GOTTHARD Locomotive (Spur 0 & I) and Other Versions
The Marklin GOTHARD locomotive was introduced for the first time in 1920 for O Gauge under number S 64 3020. The locomotive featured hand and remote reversing operation, 2 pantographs, and 3 electric lamps on the front of the locomotive. This locomotive was 30cm long and was in production until 1926. With the end of the S 64 3020 locomotive
Read moreMarklin Spur 00 Miniature Railway [1935 – 1937]
Plans for the smaller 00 Scale began as early as 1933 (although it originally began in 1912) with the miniature “Liliputbahn” set that was sold for dealer display only. The rising prices of raw materials and the consumer demand for a smaller layout system greatly slowed the production of O Gauge to make way for the new Spur 00 (Ho Gauge
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