News about Märklin's Wismar Rail Bus
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A 3D print was also shown at the Spur 1 meeting in Speyer. However, the development of the Wismar railcar from Märklin is already further advanced.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin presented itself at the Gauge 1 meeting in Speyer with a new operating diorama and some proven models.
DB Cargo Class 151 as 1 Gauge Model from
by Friedhelm Weidelich
DB Cargo no longer has a class 151 locomotive. Märklin has issued two traffic red versions and other versions of this six-axle electric freight locomotive for Gauge 1. #151 035, item number 55256 was literally the model in the photo studio. A review with 63 photos in large format.
Märklin's Wismar Railcar will be Delivered Later
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Wismar railcars from Märklin for gauge 1 will come later.
Read more … Märklin's Wismar Railcar will be Delivered Later
Field Railway Steam Locomotives
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steam locomotives for field railroads are quite rare to find in 1:32. Three of them run on one layout.
Updated Märklin delivery dates
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has specified the delivery months for the next 1 gauge models.
Märklin continues diversification
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Downscaled models are known to be the bread and butter of all model railroad manufacturers. Märklin does it the other way round.
Giessen: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The three hand samples of the gauge 1 DB class 151 from Märklin made a very good impression.
Giessen: Märklin's Wismar Rail Bus
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin shows a hand sample of the Wismar rail bus for the first time. First pictures.
New Delivery Dates for Märklin Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has published new delivery dates. There are hardly any changes.
Rusty Locomotive on the Move
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Things are usually tight in a gauge 1 depot. The rusty T3 had to go. A little picture story.
Märklin's Big Boy in Development
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It takes some time for a gauge 1 model to be designed and developed ready for production. It is rare to have early access to a new model. Exclusive pictures of the Big Boy when he could already walk.
Märklin Novelties 2024
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin is presenting its new items for 2024 today. Gauge 1 is coming up with a heavyweight model.
First Impressions of Märklin's Class 151
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has received a running sample of the DB class 151 electric locomotive. First snapshots of the gauge 1 model assembled from the production parts.
Current delivery dates of Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has just announced the new delivery dates.
Märklin Fall Novelties 2023
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Because of the IMA preparations, the autumn new products brochure appears a bit hidden and without reference to the press. There is also something for gauge 1.
German and Dutch Days of Rail 2023
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In two weeks, the Days of Rail will be held all over Germany, where the rail industry will present itself in all its diversity. Märklin is also taking part.
Delivery Dates at Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's new delivery schedule lists a postponed project.
Portrait of Märklin's Gauge 1 Model of Steam Engine DR 02 0314, Part 2
by Friedhelm Weidelich
What is she like now, the 02 0314-1 from Märklin? The steam locomotive model for gauge 1 also has great play value.
Read more … Portrait of Märklin's Gauge 1 Model of Steam Engine DR 02 0314, Part 2
Portrait of Märklin's Gauge 1 Model of Steam Engine DR 02 0314
by Friedhelm Weidelich
100 unique photos in large format document the gauge 1 production model of the 02 0314-1 of the DR from Märklin, item number 55127. The steam locomotive model has an elegance all of its own.
Read more … Portrait of Märklin's Gauge 1 Model of Steam Engine DR 02 0314
A Short Preview of Märklin's DR 02 0314-1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Märklin gauge 1 locomotive cuts a fine figure on the photo table. Here are the first pictures from a large series. Look forward to more!
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Miscellaneous
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Finally, a few photos and impressions from the Spur 1 meeting in Speyer.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Good News from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There were no new products at Märklin in Speyer, but there was good news and impetus.
DB Class 181.2 from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There is an interesting film about the DB class 1812 in H0 at Märklin-TV.
Stuttgart Hbf around 1971
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Stuttgart's main station was a well-functioning terminus with interesting rolling stock in the 1970s. A look back to epoch IV. Later, Märklin also advertised model trains here.
A Video of Märklin's S 2/6
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The control gear of Märklin's S 2/6 and the movement of the fireman are interesting to watch in the video.
Summer Novelties from Märklin for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Gauge 1 locomotive collectors are getting new material. Märklin announces several model versions as summer novelties and tries something new with the prices.
Märklin's S 2/6 in Detail
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Bavarian-Palatinate S 2/6 from Märklin is a beautifully shaped locomotive whose prototype remained a one-off. The gauge 1 model comes up with a working fireman and a decreasing coal supply and uses the possibilities of the die-casting technique very well. A review with 82 photos.
Little Preview of Märklin's S 2/6
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The S 2/6 from Märklin is finally on the photo table. Here are the first pictures.
New delivery dates from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's new delivery date list brings clarity to upcoming deliveries.
It does not get any bigger
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The S 2/6 from Märklin was delivered by a freight forwarder. This has consequences.
Märklin looks to the Future
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Planning reliability is a high priority in Gauge 1 with its often long delivery times - and not just for customers. Market leader Märklin is now thinking ahead and wants to shine with innovations.
Internationale Spur 0+1 Tage: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
At Märklin in Gießen presented in the showcase soon available gauge 1 models.
Märklin's updated Delivery Dates
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has specified its handsome delivery program for 2023. And there is good news from Dingler.
Current delivery dates of Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has announced its delivery program for 2023.
Press Release from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Following the newspaper article, there is now the press release on the state of affairs at Märklin.
Märklin Takes Stock
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Traditionally, Simba-Dickie and Märklin take stock before the Toy Fair. Sales have fallen, prices will rise.
2023 Märklin Novelties
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin is launching a number of new items this year, some of which were already known or - like the Wismar rail bus - were deliberately scattered. But there are also older car models, albeit at steep prices.
Delayed Deliveries
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Unfortunately, in these challenging times, deliveries of 1-gauge models are sometimes delayed.
This is how the Coal Pile changes on Märklin's S 2/6
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's gauge 1 locomotives of the class S 2/6 or class 15 have a coal load in the tender that appears to be decreasing. What is the technology behind this?
Read more … This is how the Coal Pile changes on Märklin's S 2/6
Handmade Sample of Märklin's Bavarian S 2/6
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Exclusively, spur1info is showing 44 large-format photos of a release sample of Märklin's S 2/6 for Gauge 1. Except for tiny details that still need to be corrected, the sample shows the Gauge 1 model as it will be delivered in December 2022.
Delivery Dates from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has updated the delivery dates for gauge 1 models.
Gauge 1 Steam Locomotives from Märklin partially sold out
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin announced today in a dealer newsletter that some gauge 1 steam locomotives are already sold out ex works.
Read more … Gauge 1 Steam Locomotives from Märklin partially sold out
Lubrication Pumps for Older Gauge 1 Steam Locomotives
by Gastautor
Gauge 1 locomotives became more detailed and got new features almost every year. Hans and Walter Ziegler have equipped some older models with lubrication pumps that appear to be powered.
Read more … Lubrication Pumps for Older Gauge 1 Steam Locomotives
How to Make the Märklin Class 91 a Better Steamer
by Gastautor
More than ten years ago, Hans and Walter Ziegler already refined their two class 91 models and published this rejuvenation in a print medium. Now the old Märklin models received a matching steam generator for realistic steam clouds.
Read more … How to Make the Märklin Class 91 a Better Steamer
Innovative Features of the New 1 Gauge S 2/6 from Märklin (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The S 2/6 just announced by Märklin has features that were not available in 1 gauge.
Read more … Innovative Features of the New 1 Gauge S 2/6 from Märklin (updated)
1 Gauge Novelties from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
For the canceled Toy Fair, Märklin announces models of the elegant Bavarian S 2/6 steam locomotive for 1 gauge.
French Townhouses de luxe
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A new subscriber from South America builds French 1/32 scale townhouses at the highest level, inspired by Emmanuel Nouaillier. Miniature art at its best.
Märklin Cancels Participation at Toy Fair 2022
by Friedhelm Weidelich
While the Spielwarenmesse press office was still looking forward to personal contacts at the end of January 2022 yesterday, Märklin, the largest model train exhibitor, is canceling now its participation.
Several Märklin Novelties Canceled
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin will not realize some gauge 1 novelties due to lack of advance orders.
A Discovery Trip through the Märklineum (3)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Almost finished is the large H0 layout in the Märklineum in Göppingen, Germany. Snapshots and impressions.
A Discovery Trip through the Märklineum (2)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
One floor of the Märklineum in Göppingen is devoted entirely to Märklin model trains. A portrait with 52 photos.
A Discovery Trip through the Märklineum
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin began producing toys in Göppingen in 1859. The Märklineum, which was actually to be ceremoniously opened in a larger circle in mid-December, sets up a monument to the company's hardly manageable history and testifies to the ingenuity and adaptability of the model railroad market leader. The Märklineum can be visited under the usual Corona restrictions.
SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin for gauge 1 in the photo studio
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In many respects, Märklin's SNCF 241-A-58 (55085) is similar to the 241-A-65 preserved in Switzerland, but there are differences. Probably undeniable is that the gauge 1 model in green looks best and will boost the French market. 51 photos in large format.
Read more … SNCF 241-A-58 from Märklin for gauge 1 in the photo studio
Preorder modern Märklin Gauge1 Models
by Friedhelm Weidelich
As Märklin confirmed upon request, the Gauge 1 models of the modern Bombardier Traxx 3 electric locomotives and the new container cars will only be realized if there are enough advance orders.
Friends of modern railroad models should therefore pre-order the locomotives and cars from dealers by October 31, 2021.
Review of Swiss Ce 6/8 I from Märklin for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Heavy and very powerful is the new Ce 6/8 I from SBB Historic that Märklin is offering as a gauge 1 model. A review of the Swiss electric locomotive with 76 expressive photos in large format.
Read more … Review of Swiss Ce 6/8 I from Märklin for 1 Gauge
The Gauge 1 Fall Novelties from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Usually, Märklin's fall novelties for Gauge 1 are not particularly plentiful. But this year everything is different. The extensive new product program offers a few surprises and a bang for the buck. A detailed report.
A short Preview of Märklin's Swiss Koefferli
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A little foretaste of the photos I'm currently taking of the Märklin model of SBB Historic's Ce 6/8 I 14201. The gauge 1 model impresses with many details.
Märklineum Opening Today
by Friedhelm Weidelich
As of today, the Märklineum in Göppingen is open. Tickets are available online.
Märklin's DR 08 1001 Reviewed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
66 excellent large format photos show the qualities of the 08 1001 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, which Märklin produced for gauge 1. The review is about differences to the 241.A.65 and little things that are not so well done. The model should delight collectors who were not previously interested in Reichsbahn vehicles.
Preview of Märklin's DR 08 1001
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The photos of the 08 1001 of the DR from Märklin are for the most part already done. A foretaste of the impressive exotic steam locomotive that you might want to have in your gauge 1 collection after seeing these pictures.
Märklin's Summer Novelties 2021 for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It had to come in 1:32 scale at some point: the 08 1001 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The French-based coal dust test locomotive will not be long in coming to Märklin.
Generation change at Simba Dickie
by Friedhelm Weidelich
It was founded in 1982 as "Simba Toys" with five employees. The Simba Dickie Group, with 2,950 employees and sales of €715 million, also includes Märklin. On May 1, 2021, Michael Sieber (65) will hand over the management of the joint family business to his son Florian (34), the third generation.
DB 232 001 from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The epoch IV version of the 232 001 from Märklin differs from the V 320 001 of epoch III. Some photos.
A Märklin Novelty 2022 Uncovered
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Hungarian subsidiary of Märklin has developed a gauge 1 model that makes the long waits for production models obsolete. Individual initiative is called for.
Märklin's Gauge 1 Novelties 2021
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Gauge 1 users and collectors in Switzerland are likely to rejoice over the striking Ce 6/8 I from SBB Historic. For all other gauge 1 customers, Märklin unfortunately has little to offer in 2021.
The Best Couplers for Wunder's Conversion Cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The three-axle conversion cars of the Deutsche Bundesbahn were coupled in pairs. If you want to couple the new gauge 1 models of the 3yge cars from Wunder close to prototype, you have to plan a little and procure suitable couplers. There are several solutions, which are presented here.
Märklin's old G 10 with Crafting Fun
by Friedhelm Weidelich
With original accessories, old car models can be remarketed. Märklin took this approach with the G 10 and upgraded it to a car for livestock transport. The gauge 1 model 58945 brings a few hours of handicraft fun into the house and stimulates the imagination.
Repacking Märklin's V 320
by Friedhelm Weidelich
You don't want to repack such a heavy gauge 1 model like the V 320 from Märklin. If you need to do so, I have a suggestion on how to do it without helpers.
How Märklin's V 320 Roars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A model of a diesel locomotive must offer convincing engine noise. Here's a sample of what the V 320 from Märklin sounds like.
Märklin's V 320 001 Reviewed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's V 320 001 of the DB is a massive diesel locomotive. Spur1info was able to examine it as a pre-production sample. A gauge 1 locomotive with which market leader Märklin shows which impressive and enormously attractive models can be produced with zinc die casting. A few innovations are also included in the package.
A report with 84 photos showing every detail.
A first look at Märklin's DB Diesel V 320
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has provided spur1info with a pre-production model of the V 320 001 of the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The gigantic gauge 1 model is impressive not only because of its weight, but also because of the wealth of details - outside and inside.
Part 1 with 39 photos in unique quality.
New Deliveries at Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin will not deliver an important model until next year.
Upcoming Deliveries
by Friedhelm Weidelich
We have the new status for upcoming deliveries of gauge 1 models.
Some more Novelties for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Despite the current heat wave in Germany, autumn is just around the corner, with gauge 1 novelties that are not quite as hot.
Scales Figures for 241-A-65 by Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
While packing the locomotive I discovered the two figures between the polystyrene flakes. They are cast out of metal and neatly painted.
Märklin's 241-A-65 reviewed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
With its 8.55 kg, the SNCF 241-A-65 for gauge 1 is a heavyweight with very high tractive power. This applies to the Märklin model both technically and literally. Because the aesthetics of the French steam locomotive in Swiss hands appeals to everyone. Read the detailed review of the gauge 1 model here, with over 100 excellent photos.
French Steam Engine 241-A-65 by Märklin Reviewed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
SNCF's 241-A-65 is a Swiss-based heritage locomotive that leaves no one cold. As a Märklin model for gauge 1 it was worth 98 photos in large format. The pictures of this impressive French locomotive show its strengths and few weaknesses, the review is in progress.
Read more … French Steam Engine 241-A-65 by Märklin Reviewed
Unboxing Maerklin's 241
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's 241-A-65 has arrived for a review. And because unpacking is so emotional, my son took photos of the process.
Märklin's 241-A to be delivered soon – and more News
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin will deliver the 241-A-65 in July 2020. There is even more interesting news from the world of gauge 1.
Read more … Märklin's 241-A to be delivered soon – and more News
Acid Pot Cars for Gauge 1 from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has now delivered the second pot car with item number 58725. If you can get the gauge 1 model out of the packaging without a crash, you can look forward to a little handicraft fun.
A Weathered SBB Eaos
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Achim Lutz has weathered a pseudo-patinated used SBB Eaos open freight car from Märklin according to a prototype photo. The effort was worth it.
One, Two, Three - Insanity
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The battle for market share is gradually taking on grotesque features. Now, MBW as third player announces three-axle conversion cars.
Toy Fair 2020: More from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Not everyone at Märklin expected such a success of the new Gauge 1 products. The market is heading in a new direction, which Märklin is pursuing with new self-confidence. Customers will also benefit from this.
Maerklin's V 320 (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The 320 001 of the track construction company Wiebe hummed quietly on the Märklin gauge 1 roller bench.
Preview of the International Toy Fair 2020
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Toy Fair in Nuremberg has been steadily losing importance for gauge 1, but Märklin makes it worth a visit.
1-gauge Model DB 78 440 by Maerklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's 1-gauge model of the DB class 78 entered the market at the end of December 2018 and was very successful. In a few days I will introduce the 78 from Kiss, which is now being delivered.
The review of the Märklin model is still available in the archive. To compare and because the reproduction of the 73 photos in the new system is better, I present the article about Märklin's 78 440, article number 55077, here once again.
An Image Campaign by Maerklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
You have to come to that first: Märklin is connecting cakes with model railways. Because it's very Christmassy.
More about the First Spur-1-Treffen in Hong Kong
by Friedhelm Weidelich
More pictures, information and a video arrived from Hong Kong. The event had prominent visitors.
Read more … More about the First Spur-1-Treffen in Hong Kong
Exclusive: Märklin Adapts American Golden Spike Set for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
American railway models are admired worldwide for their independent technology. Märklin has now decided to adapt the Golden Spike Set for gauge 1 to honor the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railway. This set will be announced shortly by Märklin. spur1info was exclusively invited to take a close look at the samples. 77 large format photos and the facts.
Read more … Exclusive: Märklin Adapts American Golden Spike Set for Gauge 1
Märklin announces SNCF 241-A-65 for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Today Märklin announced the French 241-A-65 as a summer novelty in the Youtube show.
Aujourd'hui, Märklin a annoncé le 241-A-65 français comme une nouveauté estivale dans le spectacle Youtube.
A Märklin Summer Novelty for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin today announced a 1-gauge model that may seem irritating at first glance, but should sell well. 62 large-format photos of the hand sample.
DB Stock Car V 23 from Märklin for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin has reissued an old Hübner model of the Deutsche Bundesbahn V 23 stock car. The 1-gauge model is essential for epoch III.
Intermodellbau 2019: Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
This year the summer novelties were not announced on the Intermodellbau. In May Märklin will try out a new format and present the new products online.