In the rich world of Märklin trains, few pieces inspire as much intrigue as the FE 3021 – in both its clockwork and electric counterparts
Magical Marvels: Marklin Workshop Steam Halls
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
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186 Munich Toy Auction: Rare Vintage Toys and Trains – Special Focus on Märklin 00/HO
Exciting News for Collectors: 186. Auction by Münchner Spielzeugauktion Attention all collectors and enthusiasts! Münchner Spielzeugauktion is back with its highly anticipated 186th auction, featuring
186 Munich Toy Auction: Rare Vintage Toys and Trains – Special Focus on Märklin 00/HO
Exciting News for Collectors: 186. Auction by Münchner Spielzeugauktion Attention all collectors and enthusiasts! Münchner Spielzeugauktion is back with its highly anticipated 186th auction, featuring
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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 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
Read moreGuide 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!
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