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Marklin - pros and cons

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Marklin - pros and cons
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 23, 2007 7:28 PM

So, what are the pros and cons of going with Marklin for HO?

 

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Posted by nfmisso on Friday, March 23, 2007 9:59 PM

Pro:

  • very well made toys.
  • Good selection of European prototypes

Con:

  • toy like compromises, like Lionel's O-27, realism is somewhat lacking
  • Very very few manufacturers of compatible rolling stock
  • EXPENSIVE
  • very limited choice of North American prototypes
  • proprietary system, like Apple vs PC.
Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California

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