Marklin is a German manufacturer of model trains and accessories. The brand is known for producing high-quality and realistic model trains that are popular among collectors and hobbyists worldwide.
Founded in 1859 by Theodore Marklin in Goppingen, Germany.
Introduced their first wind-up train in 1891.
In 1935, Marklin made the world's first digital model train, the Marklin Digital System (MDS).
In the 1980s and 1990s, Marklin acquired several other model train manufacturers, including Trix and LGB.
In 2006, Marklin declared bankruptcy, but was purchased by two private investors and later recovered.
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A model train set designed for children aged 3 and above. It includes a battery-operated train and track pieces that can be easily assembled.
A model train set designed for beginners. It includes a locomotive, wagons, and track pieces that can be easily assembled. It is available in both digital and analog versions.
A range of digital control systems for model trains. It allows for precise control of trains and accessories, and can be used with both Marklin and other brands of model trains.
Marklin My World is a model train set designed for children aged 3 and above. It includes a battery-operated train and track pieces that can be easily assembled.
The digital version of Marklin Start up allows for more advanced control of the train and accessories, while the analog version is simpler to use and better suited for beginners.
Marklin Digital is a range of digital control systems for model trains. It allows for precise control of trains and accessories, and can be used with both Marklin and other brands of model trains.
Marklin products can be found in many hobby and toy stores, as well as online retailers such as Amazon and the Marklin website.
Marklin trains can be more expensive than other brands, but they are known for their high quality and attention to detail. They are popular among collectors and hobbyists who value authenticity and realism in their model trains.
