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Locomotives and train sets

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Make
Cat.No.
System

Item

Rail-
way

Description

Condition
   Box

picture

Price w/o shipping & insurance

(US-$)

Marklin
29848 230V
or
29849 120V

Standard
3-rail AC
Delta
Digital

High performance motor

Special functons

 

Digital starter set with two trains UP
&
SF

Rare - Sold out at factory
Almost impossible to find
Except here

Super Deal! - Full speed into Digital

Two-train digital starter set consisting of:

  • Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam loco

  • Seven box cars and caboose

  • Santa Fe "F7" double diesel

  • Two coaches and baggage car

  • A large oval of C-track with two remote controlled turnouts

  • Digital control unit 6021

  • Available with either 120 Volt/60Hz 42 Watt transformer 6001 for USA and Canada or 230 Volt/50Hz 52 Watt  transformer for Europe. You choose

Locomotives with sound and special effects that can be remotely controlled when operated digitally.

Note: the commemorative car set 1492-1992 would make a great addition. For the buyer of this set it is available for only $200, a $40 saving. (Subject to prior sale)

Unused
Fresh from the store. 

with box and papers

 

picture

Sold
Can reorder

Price depends on market and euro/dollar exchange rate


 

 
Marklin
29821 120V

Standard
3-rail AC
Delta
Digital

High performance motor

Special functons

Digital starter set with two trains DB

 

Digital starter set with two trains

Another super deal
Everything you need to start
Latest Marklin digital technology!

Locomotives with digital decoder, controlled high-efficiency propulsion, controllable lighting and sound effects module with operating sound effects and 4 additional sound effects for each locomotive. 

Two train digital starter set consisting of:

  • DB class 50-2362 "dekapod" 2-10-0 steam locomotive with tender for heavy freight duty. This locomotive also used to pull passenger trains. "Mfx" digital decoder, high efficiency motor. Steam sound synchronized with wheels. Four additional sound functions. Controllable lighting. TELEX coupler on the tender permits uncoupling anywhere. Connection for smoke detector that can be retrofitted.

  • DB class V160 diesel for mixed passenger and freight service. "Mfx" digital decoder, high efficiency motor. Motor sound and four additional sound functions. Controllable lighting.

  • Four freight cars (gondola, low board with two automobiles, sliding roof box car, container car) 

  • Three "silverling" commuter cars. Two cars are second class and one is mixed first and second class. Cars have different road numbers.

  • Large "C"-track oval with siding consisting of 14 curved tracks 24310, 8 straight tracks 24188, 1 straight feeder track 24088, 9 straight tracks 24172, 1 pair of curved turnouts 24671/72 which can be retrofitted with electric mechanism and digital decoder

  • Mobil station digital controller for up to 10 locomotives.

  • Instruction manual with many tips and tricks

  • Available with either 120 Volt/60Hz 42 Watt transformer 6001 for USA and Canada or 230 Volt/50Hz 52 Watt transformer for Europe. You choose

Unused
Fresh from the store. Ask about factory warranty

with box and papers

 

Picture #1

Picture #2

Picture #3

Sold
Can reorder

Price depends on market and euro/dollar exchange rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marklin
37203

Standard
3-rail AC
Delta
Digital

High performance motor

Special functons

Diesel DRG

Rare - Sold out at factory

Set of three Diesel Ancestors
Digital  with high performance motors
Special functions

This set consists of the following three early diesel engines:

  • DRG class V16-101 rod driven with wheel configuration 2-6-2

  • DRG class V120-001 with pressured air transmission - looks like a steam engine, but the diesel motor generated the air that entered the cylinders that power the wheels. Wheel configuration 4-6-4. 

  • DRG class V188 diesel-electric double unit with two motors. Each unit has the wheel configuration 0-8-0. Engine not separable into single units. 

Unused
Papers
Box
picture US-$900.00

Marklin
3700

Standard
3-rail AC
Delta
Digitall

Train set
(electric)

Amtrak

Rare -  Only 5000 made
Sold out at factory

This should have become the
Amtrak "Acela"

DB class 401 ICE 8-unit super-high-speed train in Amtrak livery as used during experimental runs between Washington, DC and New York. Limited edition. Only 5000 made. With certificate.

 

Like new

Box

Picture

US-$825.00

Marklin
3102

Standard
3-rail AC

Steam
with
tender
DRG

German "Big Boy"

Class 53-0001 prototype that never made it into production. This huge "Mallet" locomotive with a 2-6-8-0 wheel configuration with a five-axle tender had been designed by the Borsig factory during WW-II for use by the German army on long-distance runs with heavy trains. Due to the events of the war it was never produced, however. Marklin created this impressive model with a total length of 12-1/2 inches in length. 

You may want to read more about the history of this locomotive by clicking here.

Like new with box
and papers
Picture

 

Sold
Can reorder

Price depends on market and euro/dollar exchange rate

Marklin
(29845)

Standard
3-rail AC

Digital
high performance and function

 

Steam
with tender
DB

High performance 
Digital Locomotive

DB class 03-1022 "Pacific" steam locomotive with tender. Rare steel-blue livery as used for this class of locomotive assigned to high-speed long-distance 1st class only "F-Zug" trains. 

Locomotive is equipped with the high performance motor and can be operated on conventional and digital layouts.

When operated with the Digital Control Unit 6021 or later digital controls the following functions are available :

  • Headlines changing with direction on/off

  • Steam (Seuthe Unit) on/off

  • Illuminated drive train on/off

  • Acceleration/Braking delay on/off

A vial of Seuthe smoke oil is included

Because the locomotive was part of the premium start set 29845 there is no box. Instructions included. 

Like New+
Papers
picture US-$250.00
Marklin
(29845)

Standard
3-rail AC

Digital
high performance and function

 

Diesel DB

High performance 
Digital Locomotive

DB class V160-029 diesel locomotive. Typical use is for commuter trains in push-pull operation, but it also found to pull long-distance passenger trains on non-electrified lines, as well as light to medium freight trains. A true universalist. 

Locomotive is equipped with the high performance motor and can be operated on conventional and digital layouts.

When operated with the Digital Control Unit 6021 or later digital controls the following functions are available :

  • Headlines changing with direction on/off

  • Two different sounds of the horn

  • Acceleration/Braking delay on/off

Because the locomotive was part of the premium start set 29845 there is no box. Instructions included. 

Like New+
Papers
picture US-$200.00
Marklin
(29855)

Standard
3-rail AC

Digital
high performance and functions

Steam 
with tender
DB

 

Fabulous Digital Locomotive

DB class 18-473 "Pacific" steam locomotive with tender. Wheel configuration is 4-6-2. 

Formerly classified as S 3/6 of the Royal Bavarian State Railways, this locomotive was one of the most beautifully designed engine used to pull long distance express trains, among them the famous "Rheingold" at the (then) fast speed of 120 kph/75mph.

This model has a high-performance motor that recognizes whether it is powered digitally or conventionally. Depending on mode of operation, the following functions can be activated:

  • Lights change with direction (all, except Delta 6604 always off, Delta 6607 always on)
  • Turn lights on/off (Digital only)
  • Settable maximum speed (all)
  • Settable start/stop delay (all, Delta only start delay)
  • Whistle and bell (Digital only)
  • Settable shunting speed (Digital only)

There is a provision to install a smoke generator that can be turned on and off in Digital mode (not included in this offering).

There is no box because this model was part of the Starter Set 29855. Instructions are included

Unused
Papers
picture

 

picture

 

US-$250.00
Marklin
3367

Standard
3-rail AC

Electric DB Class 118-034-8 electric for high speed passenger trains. This is one of the most highly detailed Marklin locomotives, a model of the winner of the Gold award for engineering and design at the 1939 World Fair. It was designed for the then unheard-of speed of 180 kph (112 mph). It has been in regular service into the 1980s and a few of these locomotives are used today to pull museum trains, which would make them suitable even if your layout resembles the year 2000+.

Conversion for Marklin Digital/Delta operation available at $45 for the Delta module and $40 for optional labor.

Unused
Papers
Box
picture $250.00
Marklin
3153

Standard
3-rail AC

Electric DB

 

Class 120-001-3 electric for high speed passenger trains. 

This locomotive is suitable to be converted with the digital high performance kit 60760

Like new picture US-$125.00
Marklin
(3653)

Standard
3-rail AC
Delta
Digitall

Electric DB

 

Class 120-001-3 electric for high speed passenger trains. 

Post purchase dealer conversion of 3153 model to 3653 with Digital 6080 module. Can be used on conventional, Delta, and Digital Marklin systems. 

Unused

Box
Papers

picture US-$165.00

Marklin
( 2993)

Standard
3-rail AC

Electric DB

Class 141-430 electric engine from set 2993. 

Optional Delta module for digital conversion $45.00. Optional installation extra at $40.00

This locomotive is also suitable to be converted with the digital high performance kit 60760

Unused?

no box

picture

US-$125.00

Primex
by
Marklin

Standard
3-rail AC

Motor Train Bavarian Zugspitz-
bahn
Garmisch

Remember Garmisch?

Two car motor train of the Bavarian Zugspitzbahn which runs from Garmisch up to Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Part of the line is regular track, and on the higher elevations the train runs mostly through tunnels and uses its cogwheel to climb up. 

This rare special edition model was made only in 1990 by Marklin under its Primex label. It has a tin-plate body and the overall appearance is very good with no dents or scratches, and it runs very well, but there is some minor damage in that a few insulators at the bottom of the pantographs are missing, which really is noticeable if you know they were there. Also, the headlights work only on one side and change from white to red with the direction. Overhead operation is possible.

Good+
no box
no papers
picture US-$85.00
Marklin
3373

Standard
3-rail AC
Delta
Digital

Diesel DB Class 216-068-7 diesel for commuter service in push-pull mode and for light to medium freight trains. Era V paint scheme. 

With Delta module for conventional, Delta, and digital operation. 

This locomotive is also suitable to be converted with the digital high performance kit 60760

Like new

No Box

 

picture US-$85.00
Marklin
2859

Standard
3-rail AC

Passenger Train Set (electric) DB Class 111-069-1 electric engine, three coaches and baggage car. Set includes a Marklin video tape (VHS, European standard or copy for US standard). This is probably Marklin's most colorful train set. It is the result of a design study that the German Railways (DB) commissioned to Marklin so that they would be able to evaluate the appearance of a planned new color scheme. 

Rare set. Only made in 1985.

Optional Delta module for digital conversion $45.00. Optional installation extra at $40.00

This locomotive is also suitable to be converted with the digital high performance kit 60760

120V/60Hz US Transformer available at extra cost

Unused?

box

 

picture US-$260.00

 

Note

 

Fleischmann, Roco, and Lima cars listed in the 2-rail DC section run well on Marklin track

Most of them can be equipped with Marklin-compatible couplers

If you have questions send email

 

Passenger cars

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Make
Cat.No.
System

Item

Rail-
way

Description

Condition
   Box

picture

Price w/o shipping & insurance

(US-$)

 

None available at this time

 

 

Freight cars

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Make
Cat.No.
System

Item

Rail-
way

Description

Condition
   Box

picture

Price w/o shipping & insurance

(US-$)

Marklin
92741-46
Set --- Commemorative Edition 1492-1992. Exclusive edition for the anniversary of the Schweiger toy store made only in 1992 to celebrate 500 Years of America. 

The set consists of six two-axle German style box cars with each car having a different motive on its side (same motive on both sides of each car). Altogether they are:

  • Mayflower and Lady Liberty
  • Golden Spike (1st transcontinental railway) 
  • Landing on the moon
  • Columbus discovers America
  • Settlers, cowboys and Indians
  • First transatlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh

Cars can be equipped with wheel sets for 2-rail operation. Price upon request.

Unused

Box

Picture
US-$120.00
Marklin
84564
Set USA Commemorative Edition 1492-1992. Exclusive edition for the "Idee und Spiel" chain of Marklin dealers made only in 1992. Celebrating 500 Years of America. 

The sides of each car are made of tin and are finely printed with spectacular scenes from the United States. Each side contains a different scene. The roofs are also made of tin, with brown plastic running boards. The front and back ends of the cars are made of plastic and colored in the national colors of the USA: Red, white, and blue.

The set consists of

Car 1:
   side 1: New York with WTC and Lady liberty
   side 2: Eagle and snow covered mountains
   front and back ends: red

Car 2:
   side 1: Indian Head and Utah's Monument Valley
   side 2: San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge
   front and back ends: white

Car 3:
   side 1: Columbus and Santa Maria
   side 2: US Capitol, fireworks, President Bush I
   front and back ends: blue

Echtheitszertifikat

Cars can be equipped with wheel sets for 2-rail operation. Price upon request.

Unused

Box

Certificate of authenticity

Picture
US-$240.00

Currently sold
will reorder soon

 

 

Tracks and Accessories

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Make
Cat.No.
System

Item

Rail-
way

Description

Condition
   Box

picture

Price w/o shipping & insurance

(US-$)

Marklin 
track

Standard
or
digital 3-rail AC

Track

--

Several hundred of miscellaneous "M-track" (straights, curves 5100, short pieces, 80 different electric switches - regular, curved, double-slip, bumpers, uncouplers).

Some of these items have been used on a landscaped layout, and there may be differing amounts of paint or landscape material ranging from none to all the way up on the side of the roadbed. I cleaned the surface of the rails, but there may be some rust on their sides which gives them a nice weathered look. 

Some track were made by Marklin under its Primex label. They are functionally and geometrically compatible, but have a gray rather than yellowish roadbed. They sell for 10% below regular Marklin items. To see the difference, click here.

Mechanically all items are in excellent working condition with no bends or nicks. Electrical and mechanical connectors are in perfect condition. 

The pictures give representative examples of the condition of the track. 


Prices depend on condition. Here are indications for track in clean, used and tested condition:

  • Track  (any length except 5200) - US-$1.95

  • Track 5200, 5201,5202,5206: $2.00

  • Manual turnouts (both 5100 and 5200 circle) US-$10.00/pair.

  • Electric turnouts (both 5100 and 5200 circle) US-$32.50/pair

  • Curved turnouts US-$37.50

  • Double slip switches US-$37.50

  • Three way switches US-$42.50

  • Bumpers US-$5.00 w/o light; 7.00 w light 

  • Uncouplers US-$9.00

  • Contact rails 5146/47 - US-$7.00

Good
to
Very good

some with box

picture

 

see 
de-
scription 

Marklin
track
track --- C-track in unused condition, some from starter sets without boxes (limited quantities on hand but special order upon request)
  • 24130 curves - $2.75ea
  • 24172 straights 172mm - $2.75ea 
  • 24188 straights 188mm - $2.75ea
    (24172/188 should be paired to match the 360mm grid of the C-track system)
  • 24611/12 straight turnout for manual operation pair $34.00
  • 24671/72 curved turnout for manual operation $36.00/pair
  • 24630 three-way turnout for manual operation $36.00
  • 74490 motor for turnouts $17.00

Some of these items may require special order.

Unused

straight and 3-way turnouts in box

Some straight tracks in box

All others without box

--- See item description
Marklin
catenary

70xx series

Overhead
catenary
items
--- Lots of catenary masts for M-track, tower masts, and overhead wires in clean used condition

Masts: $4.00 
Tower Masts:  $6.00
Cross spans US- $4.75 each
Crossing/double slip switch US-$4.75 each
Overhead wires US-$1.40-1.80 each depending on kind

 
Very good Check Marklin web site
and enter catalog number in field "Artikel."

Then click on link that begins with catalog no.

see
item 
description

 

Marklin
6001

120 Volt!

Accessory -- 42 Watt transformer for US/Canadian 120 Volt house current. Can be used in connection with the Delta control 6604, Digital Mobile Station 60652, Digital Control Unit 6021, or as power source for light and electro magnetic articles. 

Can also be used in a booster arrangement with the Delta Control 6604. Send
email for details.

From Set 29845.

Unused

with instructions

Picture US-$65.00
Marklin
60652
Accessory -- Mobile Station for the digital control of up to 10 locomotives and up to 9 switchable functions, including controlled acceleration and braking.

Includes one C-feeder track 24088 and appropriate cables. 

Connection box 60115 for M- and K- track can be substituted for C-feeder track at no extra cost.

Can be connected to any Märklin transformer that is compatible with the voltage in your home and  provides at least 32 Watts of power. 

Unused

with instructions

no box

send email if you want to have a look at the instructions before you buy

picture #1

picture #2

US-$90.00
Marklin
60760
Accessory -- High performance digital conversion kit for conventional locomotives with drum-collector motors (to see picture of motors that are suitable and those that are not click here). This set includes digital module and complete high performance replacement motor. It was available as a one-time special promotion in 2005 and is not produced any more.  

 

Unused

with box and instructions

send email if you want to have a look at the instructions before you buy

Picture US-$125.00

$100.00 if purchased with one of the conventional locomotives 

Marklin
66031
Accessory -- Delta module for conversion of conventional locomotives for Delta or Digital operation
Never been used. Module comes with wires attached. Installation requires ability to solder.

Installation available at $40 each. Locomotive must be in working condition

If you have questions about Delta or Digital, click here 

Unused

with instructions

No
picture
US-$45.00
Marklin
6604
Accessory -- Delta control unit for the control of up to four digital locomotives. In combination with a transformer it can also be used as a digital booster. 

Send Email if you have questions about this capability. I can mail you a wiring plan at no cost.

Like new
no box

with
Instructions

 

picture
box
not
included

US-$45.00

Marklin
6021
Accessory -- Digital control unit for the Marklin system. This unit is the key building block when moving to digital operation. With it you can control up to 80 locomotives and - with appropriate additional devices - up to 256 electromagnetic articles. Like new
no box

with
Instructions

picture US-$200.00
currently sold
will reorder upon request

Marklin Accessory --- Digital booster consisting of 120Volt/32 Watt Transformer and Delta control unit 6604. Includes instructions on how to use these as a digital booster. 

Send Email if you have questions about this capability. I can mail you a wiring plan at no cost.

Transformer
Very good
no box

Delta control
Unused
no box

No Picture
yet
US-$100.00

 

Photographic backdrop - Riverfront Trier/Mosel - Germany

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picture

Price w/o Shipping
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 Germantrains  Accessory  Germany

Set of 10 panoramic pictures (12"high x 18"wide/30 x 45 cm) taken by Germantrains of the riverfront of the Mosel in Trier/Germany. After trimming and assembly this set yields a photo realistic backdrop about 13 feet/4 meter for HO systems. 

All pictures numbered on back for easy assembly. Trimming requires a sharp utility knife and a metal ruler. 

Trimming available at additional charge of US-$25.00

 Fresh
from
Photo
Lab
picture

Detail
of how
it looks
on a
layout

 $50.00

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