Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,976 Location: CA, USA
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Hi everyone, Apologies if this has been posted before, but I'm still getting familiar with the new format of the site. On the way into Europe for a business trip, I've arranged for a night in Stuttgart. I am headed straight from the airport to the Porsche Museum as this is the purpose of the trip,  but naturally I have to ask: where can I find Marklin around town? Used and/or interesting is preferred, but discount dealers of new stock are of interested as well. Also, any recommendations for evening restaurants or things to see/do? I've never been... Also, I'll be working in Amsterdam. Anything in the way of Markling there? (my free day is Sunday so hopefully something will be open) |
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5HorizonsRR wrote:Hi everyone, Apologies if this has been posted before, but I'm still getting familiar with the new format of the site. On the way into Europe for a business trip, I've arranged for a night in Stuttgart. I am headed straight from the airport to the Porsche Museum as this is the purpose of the trip,  but naturally I have to ask: where can I find Marklin around town? Used and/or interesting is preferred, but discount dealers of new stock are of interested as well....... You'll be pleased to now that according to the map I've got, Goeppingen itself is only about half an inch away from Stuttgart, so shouldn't take you too long to get there, either. cheers
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Joined: 20/06/2005(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: The Netherlands
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One ,minor word of caution........I'm not sure about Amsterdam as it is a major city but The Dutch tend to close the smaller shops on Sunday..........this will not be the case but as a resident I thought I should share this with you |
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banco wrote:One ,minor word of caution........I'm not sure about Amsterdam as it is a major city but The Dutch tend to close the smaller shops on Sunday..........this will not be the case but as a resident I thought I should share this with you The Märklin store in Amsterdam is closed on Sundays and Mondays. |
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Joined: 08/06/2002(UTC) Posts: 1,843 Location: Norway
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Hi John As I understand you are interested in car's so what about the Mercedes Benz Museum ? I can recomend it As David said, the biggest and best shop I would also say is Schweickhardt in Waiblingen. They have a lot of MRR. And if you have the time the Märklin museum in Göppingen, about 30 min from Stuttgart. It is a must |
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Joined: 14/11/2003(UTC) Posts: 1,443 Location: Northeast Ohio
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I would highly recommend seeing the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. It is an amazing history of Porsche and they have headphones that provide commentary on just about each vehicle.
Don't miss the area of the Marklin Museum in the back where they sell Marklin products which might not be perfect at great prices. I bought the yellow catenary maintenance car at a discount. Checkout the prices of the items in the back on the far right side before buying anything in the main part of the museum.
Amsterdam - Aside from Marklin, take a ride on a canal boat that circles the entire city. The prices are very reasonable and a great way to warm up!
On the weekend don't worry about falling down when walking in the crowded streets of Amsterdam - there is no way to fall down; the crowd will just move you along.
Have a great time and take the ICE from Stuttgart to Amsterdam. You can buy tickets in first class at great prices in advance.
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Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,976 Location: CA, USA
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Thanks for the tips guys! I'm in a rough spot as the day I really have some time to kill in Stuttgart is Sunday, and everyone is closed!
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Joined: 07/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 111 Location: Kansas OK
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I have to echo the rest, you CANNOT have come as close as Stuttgart and NOT visit Marklin Mecca! The New Museum is a lot larger than the old one, (I've been to both) has some really cool stuf including a real German Loco Cab all restored. ANd like said before a back room with tons of stock old and new. Take a lot of money if you are a fan, it's hard to get out cheap! At least it has for me. I've even driven all the way from Brussels (6 1/2 hrs) just to go ther so an hour down the road isn;t anything. it and easy drive, or you can go to hte Stuttgart rail station and get instructions on how to take a train there. Take a Camera. |
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Joined: 01/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,883 Location: South Western France
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Hi John Yes, the Porsche Museum is an absolute must. I saw it two weeks after the opening it is just fantastic. Don't bother about driving or taxi, simply take the S-bahn to the Porsche Platz in Zuffenhausen: the station is 100 feet away from the Museum entrance. ETS in Waiblingen Benstein is the right spot, but it is a bit off-center in Stuttgart. Check their website for info, hours,etc. http://www.modelleisenbahn.com/index_e.php Have fun Jacques |
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Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,976 Location: CA, USA
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Hi everyone, it looks like flights to europe have re-commenced just in time for my planned one tomorrow! I wil be landing in Amsterdam on friday and travelling to Assen via train. Other than the Marklin Shop Amsterdam, is there nywhere else on that route worth visiting- preferably with used items? Cheers, -JPC |
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Joined: 10/01/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,024 Location: Den Helder, Noord-Holland
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No Märklin, but great prototypes: the Dutch Railway Museum in Utrecht? |
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Joined: 09/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 589 Location: The Netherlands
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5HorizonsRR wrote:Hi everyone, it looks like flights to europe have re-commenced just in time for my planned one tomorrow! I wil be landing in Amsterdam on friday and travelling to Assen via train. Other than the Marklin Shop Amsterdam, is there nywhere else on that route worth visiting- preferably with used items? Cheers, -JPC Hi John, Lucky you I hope that you can fly. Things are getting back to normal again. Don't know how long you will be in Holland but there's a model railroad fair on May 1 in Houten (near Utrecht). Looking from where you come from it's near Amsterdam. I've never been there but I think there will be much second hand stuff there. See on www.modelspoorbeurs.nl for details. Have a good trip and stay in Europe! BTW, April 30 is the Queens birthday party. You might want to get some advice what to see or do if you're here then. Regards, Henk |
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Joined: 30/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,893 Location: Keene, NH
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In Amsterdam: http://www.marklinstore-amsterdam.nl/Easy to get to. Take Metro, Tram, or Train to Zuid station, then just a short walk. Good selection of Marklin and Trix. At this shop, they can give you directions to their main shop here: http://www.modeltreinen.nl/index1.htmA little harder to get to. Take Tram 2 to the end of the line, then about a 15min walk. Nice shop with lots of stock. |
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