Marklin Model Trains

The story of Marklin trains is a story of both the Industrial Revolution and the changes in perceptions about children that came out of mid-19th century German life.

It is Germany we have to thank for both the word and the idea of "kindergarten"--literally a garden of children. In conjunction with political revolution came the realization that, to grow up well, children needed experiences other than strictly imitating--or doing--the work of adults.

For those experiences, they needed equipment. Lots of equipment. Toys! A tinsmith named Marklin experimented with using metal to make dollhouses. When they succeeded, he added tea sets and exciting mechanical toys derived from developments in industrial machinery, including trains. Marklin's new factory modelled its trains very precisely on those of the German State railway. By 1925, these trains were electrified--as were Marklin's customers.

Today Marklin trains reflect the fine workmanship of early German industry, recent technology, and the demands of a worldwide market. Still visible are the marks of traditional handcraft and the loving understanding of children that formed their origins.


Karlsruhe Train S Bahn Prototype MFX SOUND MARKLIN 26410 HO
Karlsruhe Train S Bahn Prototype Mfx Sound Marklin 26410 Ho
Paypal   US $369.00
Marklin Z Scale Train WOW
Marklin Z Scale Train Wow
Paypal   US $37.00
Train METAL HO Enginehouse for two Engines Marklin or other brand
Train Metal Ho Enginehouse For Two Engines Marklin Or Other Brand
Paypal   US $35.00
VINTAGE MARKLIN 0 GUAGE TRAIN TH 1020 LNWR FROM 1913 GAMAGES DEPT STORE LONDON
Vintage Marklin 0 Guage Train Th 1020 Lnwr From 1913 Gamages Dept Store London
Paypal   US $3,600.00
Marklin HO 28590 Le Capitole Express Train NIB
Marklin Ho 28590 Le Capitole Express Train Nib
Paypal   US $459.00
Marklin HO 37546 Gray Mouse Powered Rail Car Train NIB
Marklin Ho 37546 Gray Mouse Powered Rail Car Train Nib
Paypal   US $699.00
Marklin HO 26562 Dutch Museum Train mfx SOUND NIB
Marklin Ho 26562 Dutch Museum Train Mfx Sound Nib
Paypal   US $395.00
Marklin HO 26553 Claas Train Set NIB
Marklin Ho 26553 Claas Train Set Nib
Paypal   US $269.00
1962 1963 MARKLIN Märklin Model Train Catalog HO Scale
1962 1963 Marklin Märklin Model Train Catalog Ho Scale
Paypal   US $18.99
4853 Marklin HO Train Flat Car w Tanks Load NIB
4853 Marklin Ho Train Flat Car W Tanks Load Nib
Paypal   US $123.99
Marklin RE 800 Set 1950s HO Scale Model Train Original Box
Marklin Re 800 Set 1950s Ho Scale Model Train Original Box
Paypal   US $640.00
Vintage Marklin HO Model Train Home Signal 7040 Mint in BOX
Vintage Marklin Ho Model Train Home Signal 7040 Mint In Box
Paypal   US $6.95
4 Marklin Trix Train Catalogs Over 1100 Pages For 2006 Mint
4 Marklin Trix Train Catalogs Over 1100 Pages For 2006 Mint
Paypal   US $24.99
MARKLIN H0 4072 SJ Swedish Railways Fast Train Coach Interior Lighting
Marklin H0 4072 Sj Swedish Railways Fast Train Coach Interior Lighting
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HO SCALE 7 VINTAGE METAL PLATFORM TRAIN FIGURES PEOPLE by MARKLIN 0201 RARE
Ho Scale 7 Vintage Metal Platform Train Figures People By Marklin 0201 Rare
Paypal   US $70.00
HUGE MARKLIN TRAIN SET LOT 36 MARKLIN 10 TROBY 4 LOCOS 3000 3021 3029 3053
Huge Marklin Train Set Lot 36 Marklin 10 Troby 4 Locos 3000 3021 3029 3053
Paypal   US $700.00
Marklin Briefcase Train Set
Marklin Briefcase Train Set
Paypal   US $209.50
EARLY MARKLIN M10000 CRANE DERRICK 1 Ga German Train Bing KBN Bub
Early Marklin M10000 Crane Derrick 1 Ga German Train Bing Kbn Bub
Paypal   US $260.00
1925 32 BING GARAGE TinPlate Train Germany Marklin KBN Bub Carette
1925 32 Bing Garage Tinplate Train Germany Marklin Kbn Bub Carette
Paypal   US $110.00
VTG Marklin 7190 Train Stop Block HO Scale made in Germany
Vtg Marklin 7190 Train Stop Block Ho Scale Made In Germany
Paypal   US $5.99
Marklin HO The Train Shop New York Box Car LNIB
Marklin Ho The Train Shop New York Box Car Lnib
Paypal   US $15.00
MARKLIN w HERPA Mega FULDA Truck set High Tech Emotion Special MHI train set AC
Marklin W Herpa Mega Fulda Truck Set High Tech Emotion Special Mhi Train Set Ac
Paypal   US $555.00
HO SCALE 42683 MARKLIN DIGITAL IC EXPRESS TRAIN CAR SET IN SET BOX
Ho Scale 42683 Marklin Digital Ic Express Train Car Set In Set Box
Paypal   US $139.99
HO SCALE 48046 MARKLIN KOMBIRAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM TRAIN SET IN BOX
Ho Scale 48046 Marklin Kombirail Transport System Train Set In Box
Paypal   US $129.99
8612 Marklin Z Scale Train Esso Gas Tank Car
8612 Marklin Z Scale Train Esso Gas Tank Car
Paypal   US $5.99
STEIFF MARKLIN SALAMANDER AND TRAIN CAR 488061 MADE 1995 ONLY
Steiff Marklin Salamander And Train Car 488061 Made 1995 Only
Paypal   US $190.00
German MARKLIN HO scale STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 09788 Train Set
German Marklin Ho Scale Steam Locomotive 09788 Train Set
Paypal   US $7.99
German MARKLIN HO scale TILTING DUMP CAR 09788 Train Set
German Marklin Ho Scale Tilting Dump Car 09788 Train Set
Paypal   US $2.99
36711 MARKLIN HO ICE 2 High Speed Train Sound NEW
36711 Marklin Ho Ice 2 High Speed Train Sound New
Paypal   US $229.99
Marklin German HAMO 8389 in box minor shelf wear train in excellent condition
Marklin German Hamo 8389 In Box Minor Shelf Wear Train In Excellent Condition
Paypal   US $38.00
81419 Marklin Z scale CASEY JONES Illinois Central RR Train set 5 pole USA
81419 Marklin Z Scale Casey Jones Illinois Central Rr Train Set 5 Pole Usa
Paypal   US $699.00
Marklin 1 Scale Train Sante Fe Caboose Car 54861 NIB
Marklin 1 Scale Train Sante Fe Caboose Car 54861 Nib
Paypal   US $341.99
46935 Marklin HO Train Car German Federal Army Tank ISAF Yak
46935 Marklin Ho Train Car German Federal Army Tank Isaf Yak
Paypal   US $169.99