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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A History of Marklin O Gauge [Intro & Overview]
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 00/HO Track 1935 – 1950
Marklin 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 moreMarklin Patents 1909 – 1942 [Kupplung]
Very 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
Read moreMärklin during World War II
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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