No joy yet..

I have not found anything on the web, but Koln is handy any tips ?

Many thanks we will be in central Dusseldorf, I presume the dark beer is still good..

Hello,

if you go to Düsseldorf this shop is a must:

Menzels Lokschuppen und Töff-Töff GmbH,
Friedrichstr.
40217 Düsseldorf

Plenty of second hand and good price new products

Other shops are (not known, just taken from Märklin Homepage)

Lütgenau Spiel + Hobby,
Graf-Adolf-Str.
40212 Düsseldorf

MOBA Stübchen,
Niederkasseler Kirchweg
40547 Düsseldorf

Modellbahn Sprenger,
Gumbertstr
40229 Düsseldorf

JA-BA-MO Willy Jacobs,
Nikolaus-Knopp-Platz
40549 Düsseldorf

Modellbahn Breuer,
Alter Markt
40625 Düsseldorf

kind regards

Stephan

Just a brief report before pics, unpacking etc.

We [took the better half and youngest daughter 8, the older ones were with ex] and had a great time,the recommendation of Mezels Lok Shop was very well founded, I have never seen such an array of Marklin and other AC makes never mind all the rest..

I was bought my Xmas Pressy the Bamberger set [from another good shop that had it on offer at 170 eu], and got myself the lovely little 37140 and an array of secondhand and new coaches etc.

There were other shops I will report back later..

Aside frm that the place is an amazing experience at this time f year, Altbier, Gluwein and every conceivable hot snack and meal in the Xmas markets.

And even though in West Yorks I feel we have a reasonable public transit Rheinbahn..Trans/ U bahn, manged even a brief ICE from the Airport.

On the basis of the Go 2 flight and the hotels cats and the sheer ease of getting about with a very active 8 year old we'll be back.

Food were great too.Thanks also for reviving my faith in human nature, it was 11 years since I went on a civic exchange as a Councilor so got lost a bit, I was offered help and advice at each turn.

I am also looking to send out my unconverted locos, Menzels were very helpful , programmed the loco for me and were clearly 'fans'.

Cheers.

RALPH

H,

well thatwas very satisfying.

This little loco is a real gem. have seen some doubts expressed about the quality of some of Marklin's recent models, but this one is a real gem.Smooth, no stalling and the metal detailing is simply pure Marklin.She pulls well and is facinating to watch, that motion is very good.

Gave her a good spin on the CellarBahn.

I have to wait according to my wife for the Bamberger set, but again that loco is solid metal.

My doubts were about worm or cardan shaft drives but no problems.

Düsseldorf was very good for the trains then.I found some good promions at Lutzeman on Graf Adolf Strasse, there is a pic of their display.As 2d Generation UK Marklin bod that sort of display was heaven. Menzels is 10 times that...

On the transport I was very impressed with the Rheinbahn operation, possibly the best public Transport system I have seen.

I have some pics of the trips to post, but i hte mean time the cellar is reinvigorated plans are back in my mind for a new level.

Wow..
MY dealer has lots of M stuff in his window but this is a lot.
You got some nice items.