Marklin Enthusiasts

[Anonymous]

Any Marklin Enthusiasts/Collectors out there[?][:)]

[Anonymous]

Any Marklin Enthusiasts/Collectors out there[?][:)]

[Anonymous]

I have some Marklin trains. I'd consider myself a collector even though it's not much. It's the older stuff that interests me, especially all of those amazing trains from the prewar era. What I have now consists of early postwar 3-rail tinplate HO items. I have an SK 800 Class 06 type streamlined 4-6-4, an 0-6-0T, 2 CIWL coaches, baggage car, transformer car and Esso tank car. It may be a small collection, but vintage Marklin items are rather hard to come by over here.

[Anonymous]

I have some Marklin trains. I'd consider myself a collector even though it's not much. It's the older stuff that interests me, especially all of those amazing trains from the prewar era. What I have now consists of early postwar 3-rail tinplate HO items. I have an SK 800 Class 06 type streamlined 4-6-4, an 0-6-0T, 2 CIWL coaches, baggage car, transformer car and Esso tank car. It may be a small collection, but vintage Marklin items are rather hard to come by over here.

[Anonymous]

Emeraldisle,

I have run Marklin for 30+ years. I recently dismantled a large Marklin layout (last month). I am now switching over to American 2 rail stuff, but will always have a spot in my heart for Marklin gear. I think that the quality of Marklin gear is fantastic, My only complaint is that there isn't enough US prototype...On my last layout I was running Marklin locos with American freight cars. I finally decided to switch over completely. I would be happy to e mail some pics of the layout if you are interested.

Guy Cantwell

[Anonymous]

Emeraldisle,

I have run Marklin for 30+ years. I recently dismantled a large Marklin layout (last month). I am now switching over to American 2 rail stuff, but will always have a spot in my heart for Marklin gear. I think that the quality of Marklin gear is fantastic, My only complaint is that there isn't enough US prototype...On my last layout I was running Marklin locos with American freight cars. I finally decided to switch over completely. I would be happy to e mail some pics of the layout if you are interested.

Guy Cantwell

[Anonymous]

I've been collecting Marklin since 1963, unfortunitly, I suffered a house fire on July 5th, and most of my Marklin was destroyed, I am looking for info on a TM800 steam engine, I got it on ebay, and can't even figure out how to get the housing off, It runns great, but could use some oil, any info would be greatly appreciated ...

[Anonymous]

I've been collecting Marklin since 1963, unfortunitly, I suffered a house fire on July 5th, and most of my Marklin was destroyed, I am looking for info on a TM800 steam engine, I got it on ebay, and can't even figure out how to get the housing off, It runns great, but could use some oil, any info would be greatly appreciated ...

[Anonymous]

I have a really nice 4-6-2 with tender that my son brought me from Germany unfortunately, it will never be used as my layout is DC and the locomotive is AC.
If any Marklin people may have an interest in it, contact me at;
[e-mail]

[Anonymous]

I have a really nice 4-6-2 with tender that my son brought me from Germany unfortunately, it will never be used as my layout is DC and the locomotive is AC.
If any Marklin people may have an interest in it, contact me at;
[e-mail]

[Anonymous]

I've got some Marklin Z-Gauge in my collection, basically one of the small starter sets with the 2-6-0 tender loco and also the battery-powered starter set that was released a year or so ago - I bought this because it was cheaper than buying the loco on its own. I've also got the extension set for the battery set - has 3 extra freight cars, mains power transformer and more track. Marklin is just a bit too expensive for me to collect in large quantities, and why on earth are they still turning out 3-rail AC-powered HO trains years after the rest of the world went to 2-rail DC? I guess someone must be buying it! Mind you, the new Trix "Big Boy" is stunning - I saw one in a hobby store this summer, it has full DCC controlled sound and looks great too. (For those who didn't know, Trix and Marklin are part of the same company - Marklin release 2-rail versions of their models under the Trix label)

[Anonymous]

I've got some Marklin Z-Gauge in my collection, basically one of the small starter sets with the 2-6-0 tender loco and also the battery-powered starter set that was released a year or so ago - I bought this because it was cheaper than buying the loco on its own. I've also got the extension set for the battery set - has 3 extra freight cars, mains power transformer and more track. Marklin is just a bit too expensive for me to collect in large quantities, and why on earth are they still turning out 3-rail AC-powered HO trains years after the rest of the world went to 2-rail DC? I guess someone must be buying it! Mind you, the new Trix "Big Boy" is stunning - I saw one in a hobby store this summer, it has full DCC controlled sound and looks great too. (For those who didn't know, Trix and Marklin are part of the same company - Marklin release 2-rail versions of their models under the Trix label)

[Anonymous]

Hi, I just joined the group but have been collecting and running Marklin over the last 30+ years. Currently I'm planning a new layout, likely in the Hoellental/Dreiseenbahn areas of the southern Schwarzwald. I have been researching on the net as much as I can, but what I haven't been able to find are schematics of the track arrangements of the stations along the way. So, if anyone has any ideas for new sources of this info, I'd appreciate a reply

[Anonymous]

Hi, I just joined the group but have been collecting and running Marklin over the last 30+ years. Currently I'm planning a new layout, likely in the Hoellental/Dreiseenbahn areas of the southern Schwarzwald. I have been researching on the net as much as I can, but what I haven't been able to find are schematics of the track arrangements of the stations along the way. So, if anyone has any ideas for new sources of this info, I'd appreciate a reply

[BNSFNUT]

I had a small Marklin layout and starting to build another small layout.
I was able to trade some extra track and a crane for some more freight cars at a train show last sunday. I get most of my Marklin stuff at shows as the nearest dealer for me is about an hour drive from me.
My main layout is based on the BNSF but I will always have a small Marklin layout.

[BNSFNUT]

I had a small Marklin layout and starting to build another small layout.
I was able to trade some extra track and a crane for some more freight cars at a train show last sunday. I get most of my Marklin stuff at shows as the nearest dealer for me is about an hour drive from me.
My main layout is based on the BNSF but I will always have a small Marklin layout.

[Anonymous]

I don't have any marklin, but if I did I would defenently have the premium starter set. It comes with a Big Boy with 9 freight cars, and a Santa Fe A&B unit with 5 passenger cars. That's what I call a train set! :)

[Anonymous]

I don't have any marklin, but if I did I would defenently have the premium starter set. It comes with a Big Boy with 9 freight cars, and a Santa Fe A&B unit with 5 passenger cars. That's what I call a train set! :)

[TH&B]

I have a large collection of Marklin in boxes. My interest is in the stuff from the 60's and 70's or older on M track only. The new stuff is of high quality but very expensive and does not have the character I liked. I remember seeing toy stores in Europe full of used Marklin, not so today. I have a little bit of prewar "O" gauge stuff. I may soon do inventory and might like to trade off some of the newer stuff for some more older stuff that I missed.

[TH&B]

I have a large collection of Marklin in boxes. My interest is in the stuff from the 60's and 70's or older on M track only. The new stuff is of high quality but very expensive and does not have the character I liked. I remember seeing toy stores in Europe full of used Marklin, not so today. I have a little bit of prewar "O" gauge stuff. I may soon do inventory and might like to trade off some of the newer stuff for some more older stuff that I missed.

[Anonymous]

I'm interested in aquiring two of the middle cars for an ST800/ Red/Cream in color, condition should be at least FAIR or BETTER.

[Anonymous]

I'm interested in aquiring two of the middle cars for an ST800/ Red/Cream in color, condition should be at least FAIR or BETTER.

[krump]

just bought a Marklin baggage caboose - as a collector piece. Not sure if that makes me a Marklin Enthusiast, ONE item probably makes me a Marklin Rookie though...

[krump]

just bought a Marklin baggage caboose - as a collector piece. Not sure if that makes me a Marklin Enthusiast, ONE item probably makes me a Marklin Rookie though...

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by krump

just bought a Marklin baggage caboose - as a collector piece. Not sure if that makes me a Marklin Enthusiast, ONE item probably makes me a Marklin Rookie though...

Hey Marklin is something that just kinda gets into your blood. Over the years you'll stray away from it but then you'll always come back to it as a source of enjoyment and collectivity. I've been at it since 1953 and still get a kick out of finding that one rare piece , at a reasonable price, to add to the old collection. Have fun, thats what this hobby is all about.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by krump

just bought a Marklin baggage caboose - as a collector piece. Not sure if that makes me a Marklin Enthusiast, ONE item probably makes me a Marklin Rookie though...

Hey Marklin is something that just kinda gets into your blood. Over the years you'll stray away from it but then you'll always come back to it as a source of enjoyment and collectivity. I've been at it since 1953 and still get a kick out of finding that one rare piece , at a reasonable price, to add to the old collection. Have fun, thats what this hobby is all about.

[krump]

I think you're right, it must be getting into my blood... being a Marklin Rookie of only a few days, I've already stopped at a hobby shop looking for more Marklin...
cheers

[krump]

I think you're right, it must be getting into my blood... being a Marklin Rookie of only a few days, I've already stopped at a hobby shop looking for more Marklin...
cheers

[dgriman]

Hi to all,

I have many items in my collection from marklin, Actually all my collection is Marklin, even a layout (new build), i'm almost 30 years fun of marklin, and my oldest item i have is a loco 4-6-0 with tender (3000) 30 years old, converted to digital, without propolusion moter.

dgriman.
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[dgriman]

Hi to all,

I have many items in my collection from marklin, Actually all my collection is Marklin, even a layout (new build), i'm almost 30 years fun of marklin, and my oldest item i have is a loco 4-6-0 with tender (3000) 30 years old, converted to digital, without propolusion moter.

dgriman.
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