First Question....
Is Marklin still in business? If so, where in the New York area can I purchase Marklin Trains?
Thank you all for your replies.
Second Question...
What would be a good starter set with digital sounds?
Original Post
"HONGZ" stands for HO scale, N scale, G scale, and Z scale.
Post your non-O scale stuff here!
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Yes, back from the brink of bankruptcy and still making trains in Europe at their own factories.
I know where to buy LGB (owned by Marklin), but I know less about buying HO scale in the US. I know there are a number of dealers at the West Springfield train show every year and also a club called the ETE (European Train Enthusiast). Also, keep in mind there is the traditional Marklin AC stud rail HO, and then the Trix DC HO which is compatible with US HO scale track and power. Although I believe some Marklin engines may be able to do both AC and DC, sort of like MTH PS3 O gauge.
I would search the internet and find some dealers. It's more likely you will find sellers online or at train shows rather than in storefronts. After all, this is a highly specialized product for the US market.
Here is an episode of Marklin TV (yes, they make their own club videos) showing HO scale production at one of their factories and also testing command control.
Hi,
There two train stores between 5 ave & 6 Ave West 45 Street one each side of the street.
I think one is called the Round House ane the other one is the Red Caboose.
Good luck try calling them first to make sure there still there.
Originally Posted by John A DeAlto:
Hi,
There two train stores between 5 ave & 6 Ave West 45 Street one each side of the street.
I think one is called the Round House ane the other one is the Red Caboose.
Good luck try calling them first to make sure there still there.
There is only one train store left on West 45th Street. It is the Red Caboose. The Red Caboose offers an extensive selection of European equipment as it has been a specialty of the store for many years. Marklin is among the product lines carried. Also, Gotham Model Trains on West 35th just north of Penn Station off 7th Avenue stocks Marklin and other foreign brands. Websites for each are listed below:
http://www.gothammodeltrains.com/
Bob
Marklin has quite a variety of digital starter sets, some with sound, some without.
Here's a list from a suburban Chicago dealer:
Rusty
Quite true. Marklin does have a wide variety of starter sets. Everything from tiny freights to full blown mainline passenger sets. Of course, the nice ones are not cheap.
