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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Guide to Marklin 00/HO Boxes 1935 – 1943
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
Read more“Marklin: 150 Year Retrospective” at EuroWest 2010
Event: EuroWest 2010 Description: Presentation of “Marklin: 150 Year Retrospective” by Marklin Stop founder, Paul. The presentation will cover 150 years of Marklin and analyse how Marklin has developed its product range over the years. Location: Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd San Carlos, CA 94070 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Flier: Hope to see you there!
Read moreRichard Märklin Toys – 1930: A US Maerklin Legend
Richard Maerklin Toys, located in New York from the mid 1920s to the late 1930s, is the paragon of Marklin’s international trade prowess. Despite its importance, there is little known information on the operation of the toy store in New York and its crucial role as an importer of Marklin for the US. I can safely say this because after
Read more1930s-1940s Layout of Spur 00 Material
Here is a picture gallery of some Marklin trains on a mock layout that was set up. Surrounding the layout are some period catalogs and images. Enjoy!
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