About

Märklin

Märklin is one of the world’s most prestigious and historic manufacturers of model railways. Founded in 1859 in Göppingen, Germany, the brand is synonymous with precision engineering, durability and innovation in the model train world.

Märklin is especially renowned for its three-rail AC system, a distinctive technical choice that ensures excellent electrical reliability and smooth operation, even on complex layouts. The brand offers an exceptionally wide range of products, covering multiple scales such as H0 (1:87), Z (1:220) and Gauge 1, with locomotives, rolling stock, track systems and digital control solutions.

A pioneer in digital model railroading, Märklin introduced advanced technologies like Digital, mfx and mfx+, allowing automatic locomotive recognition, realistic sound functions and highly immersive operation. Many Märklin models are celebrated for their metal construction, finely detailed finishes and long-term robustness, making them equally appreciated by collectors and active operators.

Today, Märklin represents a perfect balance between tradition and modern technology, appealing to generations of enthusiasts who value authenticity, technical excellence and the unmistakable “Made in Germany” quality.

Country Germany

Since 1859

1 (1:32) H0 / HO (1:87) Z (1:220)

Stuttgarter Straße 55–57, D-73033 Göppingen, Germany

www.maerklin.de

+49 7161 6080

info@maerklin.de

Märklin will attend the following events:

Hobbymesse Leipzig | Leipzig, DE Oct 2 - 4, 2026

Faszination Modellbau | Friedrichshafen, DE Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026

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Märklin attended the following events:

INTERMODELLBAU | Dortmund, DE Apr 16 - 19, 2026

ON TRAXS | Utrecht, NL Mar 20 - 22, 2026

Internationale Spur 0 und Spur 1 Tage in Gießen | Giessen, DE Mar 21 - 22, 2026

Faszination Modellbahn | Mannheim, DE Mar 6 - 8, 2026

Savoie Modélisme | Chambéry, FR Nov 1 - 2, 2025

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Märklin - Latest catalogs:

Erstauslieferungen im Monat April 2026 / First deliveries in the month of April 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), Z (1:220), 1 (1:32) / de, en

W:O:A EDITIONS 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), Z (1:220), G (1:22,5) / de

Messe-Lokomotive 2026

H0 / HO (1:87) / de

DER GIGANT DES GOTTHARDS - SBB Ae 8/14 (Poster)

1 (1:32) / de

DER GIGANT DES GOTTHARDS - SBB Ae 8/14

1 (1:32) / de

Erstauslieferungen im Monat März 2026 / First deliveries in the month of March 2026

H0 / HO (1:87), Z (1:220), N (1:160), G (1:22,5) / de, en

Königlich Preußischen Eisenbahn-Verwaltung (KPEV) - Elektrische locomotief type EG 507

1 (1:32) / nl

Administration Royale des Chemins de Fer Prussiens (KPEV) - Locomotive électrique EG 507

1 (1:32) / fr

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Märklin - Recently featured in the following videos:

Märklin Intermodellbau Dortmund 2026

Intermodellbau Dortmund 2026 – Part 1 | Roco, Märklin, Tillig, Bemo, REE, Brawa, NMJ, Liliput

Internationale Spur 0 und Spur 1 Tage in Gießen 2026

ON TRAXS 2026 | Roco, Fleischmann, Exact-train, PB Models, ... + Layouts & Dioramas

Faszination Modellbahn Mannheim 2026 | Märklin, Roco, Fleischmann, ESU & others + Layouts & Dioramas

Faszination Modellbahn 2026: Märklin (Berkshire & Golden Big Boy)

Savoie Modélisme 2025 – Manufacturers, Prototypes & Layouts

Faszination Modellbau 2025 – Manufacturers & New Releases

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Märklin - Latest official shorts / reels:

Kesselringe sind Kunst und Handarbeit bei #Märklin

24/04/2026

Viel Handarbeit an der #Märklin Elektrolokomotive Baureihe 186

13/04/2026

Wir bauen die neue Baureihe 249 | #Märklin Produktion

28/03/2026

Wir fahren ein Handmuster | #Märklin Clubmodell Baureihe 06

25/03/2026

Vorserien in der Märklin Produktion | Clubmodell Baureihe 06

13/03/2026

#Märklin Produktion der Elektrolokomotive Baureihe 193

27/02/2026

Märklin Production in Göppingen | Class 132 Ludmilla

13/02/2026

Back on the Tracks - The Wonderful World of Märklin Model Railways - Then and Now

06/02/2026

Märklin Production of the German Wine Route Car Pair | Printing

30/01/2026

Building a Model Railway with the Märklin Starter Pack Freight Train (29065) | Unboxing

26/01/2026

Märklin Production of the Diesel Locomotive V 60

20/01/2026

Märklin Big Boy with 24 Karat Gold

20/01/2026

Märklin Museum Car 2025

19/12/2025

Märklin Desiro HC Train from bwegt

16/12/2025

Märklin Production of the Electric Locomotive Re 4/4 II

16/12/2025

Back on the Tracks

27/11/2025

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Märklin - Latest official videos:

Märklin E-Lok mit Hochleistungsmotor, Sounddecoder und Pufferspeicher nachrüsten

Berkshire Steam Locomotive | #Märklin Special Edition

Sondermodell Berkshire | #Märklin Dampflokomotive

Wagen mit fahrbarem LKW 🚚 | Märklin Neuheit 2026 mit Carson

A Digitally Switchable Conductor Figure | Märklin New Release 2026

Märklin Information Car 2026

Legendary Crocodile in Gauge 0 | Märklin Replica Electric Locomotive CCS 66

Märklin Neuheiten 2026

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Märklin - Now available miniatures:

BLS - Class Ae 6/8 electric locomotive

Article number: 38680

Recommended price: 569.00 €

Available since: January 2026

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Märklin - Latest official photos:

Märklin - Now available miniatures:

BLS - Class Ae 6/8 electric locomotive

SBB CFF FFS - "Swiss Express" passenger coaches set

SBB CFF FFS - "Swiss Express" passenger coaches set

SBB CFF FFS - "Swiss Express Sputnik" coupling car set

DB - Sdggmrss 738 double pocket freight car

SBB CFF FFS - Re 4/4II "Swiss Express" electric locomotive

Transwaggon - Laads 800B freight wagon

Transwaggon - Laads 800B freight wagon

Wismar CFV3V rail bus

DB - Class VT 88.9 diesel powered rail car – the "Pig's Snout"

SWEG - Regio Shuttle RS1 Class 650 diesel powered rail car

SBB CFF FFS - Class Ee 3/3 electric switch engine

DRG - Class E 95 electric locomotive

DB Regio - Class 650 (Regio Shuttle RS1) diesel railcar

SNCF - Passenger cars set

US Flat Car Set

US Shay Design Gear Drive Steam Locomotive

General Electric (GE) ES44AC heavy diesel electric freight locomotive

Henschel design steam powered rotary snowplow

Metropolitan Express Train (MET) train set

Wascosa - Sdggmrss freight wagon

SNCF - 141.R.1244 steam locomotive

BNSF - Hopper freight car set

SBB CFF FFS - Ae 8/14 11852 electric locomotive

Märklin - Latest announced miniatures:

Diesellokomotive Class 66

DB - Falns182 freight wagons set

DB - Class 151 electric locomotive

DB - Sdggmrss 738 double pocket freight car

Transwaggon - Laads 800B freight wagon

Transwaggon - Laads 800B freight wagon

SBB CFF FFS Cargo - Class Ae 610 electric locomotive

DB - Class 249 hybrid locomotive

SJ - Class Rc 6 electric locomotive

BLS - Class Ae 6/8 electric locomotive

SJ - Express passenger coaches set

SBB CFF FFS - "Swiss Express Sputnik" coupling car set

SBB CFF FFS - "Swiss Express" passenger coaches set

SBB CFF FFS - "Swiss Express" passenger coaches set

SBB CFF FFS - Re 4/4II "Swiss Express" electric locomotive

US Flat Car Set

US Shay Design Gear Drive Steam Locomotive

D & RGW « Rio Grande » Unité A type General Motors EMD F7

DRG - wagons à déchargement automatique OOt Oldenburg

SNCF - Passenger cars set

SNCF - 141.R.1244 steam locomotive

DB - Hbbillns305 freight wagon

AAEC - Rilns freight wagon

DB - Res-x freight wagons

European railways

Miniature models

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SBB CFF FFS - Re 4/4^II "Swiss Express" electric locomotive

DB - Falns¹⁸² freight wagons set

SBB CFF FFS - Re 4/4^II "Swiss Express" electric locomotive