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Marklin Trains
Markin trains are some of the highest quality model trains you can buy. Made in Germany, Marklin model trains represent a higher level of detail and much better run characterisitcs than cheaper "toy trains" -- they run more smoothly at varying speeds, without jerking and stopping at slower speeds. Marklin trains are produced in 3 scales: (1) Z scale, which is the smallest scale available; (2) HO scale, the most popular scale for model trains; and (3) "Marklin 1", which is essentially the same as G scale, the largest commonly available model train scale.
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Table of Contents
- Marklin HO Trains Video
- Getting Started with Marklin Trains
- Marklin HO
- Marklin HO Trains
- Marklin HO Sets on eBay
- New: Marklin Circus Mondolino Set
- New Marklin Trains for 2008!
- New for 2008: Catenary (Overhead Power Line) Repair Car
- Marklin Items on Amazon
- Marklin Z Scale
- Marklin Z Trains
- Marklin Z Scale Sets on eBay
- Marklin 1 Gauge
- Live Steam! And Other Marklin 1 Items.
- Live Steam! on YouTube
- Marklin 1 Trains on eBay
- Marklin Photos
- Check Out These Links!
- Please leave your feedback!
- More Marklin Trains on YouTube!
- Miscellaneous eBay
Marklin HO Trains Video
Getting Started with Marklin Trains
Some popular Marklin HO starter sets are: the 29165 "My Start with Marklin" set, the 29571 American (NY Central) Digital starter set (with train sounds and LCD display controller), and the 29680 Digital "Gotthard" Digital Mega Starter Set (with 2 trains and advanced "Central Station" multi-train controller).
Some starter sets also have companion "expansion sets" that can be purchased separately to add era-appropriate and location-appropriate train cars and accessories to your set -- such as the new Marklin Circus Mondolino set discussed more below.
Marklin HO
Marklin HO Trains
3-Rail AC
Please note that Marklin HO track is 3-rail alternating current (AC), not the 2-rail direct current (DC) used in most American HO train sets -- and AC locomotives do not work on DC tracks (and vice versa). AC is a good system, and is also utilized by Lionel trains for their O-scale models. Marklin actually does Lionel one better by using small studs as their third "rail", instead of a solid rail used by Lionel, making the third rail of the Marklin track less noticeable.
Marklin HO Sets on eBay
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New: Marklin Circus Mondolino Set
New Marklin Trains for 2008!
There are lots of nice looking items, including some modestly priced starter sets -- the "Circus Mondolino" train set (pictured above) looks like fun for the kids, and there are several circus themed extension sets that can be purchased separately -- including one with a circus tent.
For Pennsy fans there's also a great new starter set (item no. 29490) with the famous GG-1 electric locomotive, 8 freight cars, digital controler, and a lot of track (oval, plus passing track, plus a spur). The locomotive has many different sounds to enhance the experience.
New for 2008: Catenary (Overhead Power Line) Repair Car
Marklin Items on Amazon
Marklin 24977 Track End w/ Bumper
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 05/21/2008)
Marklin 24611 Left Turnout Track Section
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 05/21/2008)
Marklin 24612 Right Turnout-HO
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 05/21/2008)
Marklin 24188 Straight Trac Sections
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 05/21/2008)
Ticket to Ride - Marklin
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 05/21/2008)
Marklin Z Scale
Marklin Z Trains
One thing you can be sure with Marklin is that small size does not mean that you are giving up quality. Marklin originated z-scale electric trains, and their German (DB) BR89 0-6-0 model is the smallest electric locomotive that is commercially available -- it's also the loco that comes with most of the less expensive starter sets.
Those sets generally come with the loco, 1 freight car, a small oval of track, and a controller/power source that runs off of a 9 volt battery. While the battery operated sets are fun and can be set up anywhere (most come in a compact case), control is limited to going full speed in either direction. This, of course, makes coupling something best done by hand. Sets that come with a battery controler are completely compatable with the plug-in transformers for z-scale, so you can start with these and add transformers and more track later.
The next step up in Marklin Z starter sets, with sets such as item no. 81562) includes a bigger steam engine and more freight cars -- and, most importantly, a plug-in transformer. With the transformer, you can run the train at variable speeds and couple cars the "right" way. You can also appreciate the Marklin quality when you see how well the locos run at slower speeds. Going up in price, there are more options -- ranging from deluxe starter sets with electric turnouts to a set that is a ready-to-run layout in a briefcase.
For more information on z-scale, please visit my Z Scale Trains lens.
Marklin Z Scale Sets on eBay
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Marklin 1 Gauge
Live Steam! And Other Marklin 1 Items.
While most Marklin 1 models are electric trains, Marklin does make some "Live Steam" locomotives that are very neat. Designed for outdoor operation also, these trains use gas as fuel and run up to 30 minutes on a boiler of water. Live Steam trains are generally radio-controlled. This is about as close as you can get to driving a steam train in your back yard!
Live Steam! on YouTube
Marklin Pacific S3/6
Marklin Bavarian S3/6 Pacific at Basingstoke model engineers test track, August 2006
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Marklin 1 Trains on eBay
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Check Out These Links!
- Fun With Trains
- For more discussion of trains, see my blog: Fun with Trains.
- Isle of Squid
- List of Excellent Squidoo Sites.
- Marklin
- The official Marklin U.S. website.
- Squoogle Listing
- Please visit my Squoogle listing and review this lens!
- My Spot on Lensroll.com
- My posting of this site on Lensroll.com
- My StumbleUpon Page
- Visit my StumbleUpon Page and see my favorite links!
- Digg Link for This Lens
- If you enjoy this lens, please vote for it here on Digg.com!
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eccles1
High 5 on this nice lens Posted May 20, 2008 |
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FlowersByDottie
Great lens ,I rated lens rolled you ans added you to my favorites.Keep up the good work!Feel free to visit my lens Posted May 19, 2008 |
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Pixelrage
This is a great lens - 5* - I'd really love to get into this stuff, there goes another paycheck! Posted May 18, 2008 |
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Elaine-Tan
Hi, you have great and very informative lens. 5 stars of course. Posted May 18, 2008 |
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Elaine-Tan
Hi, you have great and very informative lens. 5 stars of course. Posted May 18, 2008 |
More Marklin Trains on YouTube!
Märklin tåg, Marklin train, Maerklin zug
Marklin train going and going
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Miscellaneous eBay
A few random items that seem interesting
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