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Hi everyone. I just was curious if there are any M enthusiasts who live in the DC or Philly area.
I'm in South Philadelphia.
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 Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,233 Location: Montreal, QC
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Tadeusz,
There is a rather large shop in Gilbertsville (NW of Philadelphia) called Modellbahn Ott. I remember seeing some Maerklin at a museum in the Lancaster area, but the shop there did not have any European.
There are a few dealers in New Jersey as well as further north in PA (Scranton, etc). These would be good places (along with this forum) to find other people with similar interests to you. There are also a few dealers in the Washington area, most of them in VA, including Helmut's Hobbies.
Regards
Mike C
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Joined: 01/07/2011(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: mike c  Tadeusz,
There is a rather large shop in Gilbertsville (NW of Philadelphia) called Modellbahn Ott. I remember seeing some Maerklin at a museum in the Lancaster area, but the shop there did not have any European.
There are a few dealers in New Jersey as well as further north in PA (Scranton, etc). These would be good places (along with this forum) to find other people with similar interests to you. There are also a few dealers in the Washington area, most of them in VA, including Helmut's Hobbies.
Regards
Mike C I got my PRR GG1 loco from Modellbahn Ott last year. It was a good experience in terms of transaction. I've been to the dealer in Scranton and in the DC area. I would not recommend Trains Etc. before since the previous owner was not professional, but now that the owner is new I would. Cheers! Tadeusz. |
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 Joined: 15/03/2013(UTC) Posts: 1 Location: Gilbertsville, PA
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Hi All, I'm new to the forum and recently got into the hobby.
I saw this thread and thought it was relevant to comment. I live about 10 minutes from Modellbahn Ott Hobbies in Gilbertsville. My parents bought me a Marklin set from there back in the early 90's and last year (I'm not really sure why) I got it out from their attic and BAM! Next thing I know I'm hooked. As of late it seems I'm stopping in there every other week.
So much to get caught up on!
Best of luck.
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Originally Posted by: Jester1724 Hi All, I'm new to the forum and recently got into the hobby.
I saw this thread and thought it was relevant to comment. I live about 10 minutes from Modellbahn Ott Hobbies in Gilbertsville. My parents bought me a Marklin set from there back in the early 90's and last year (I'm not really sure why) I got it out from their attic and BAM! Next thing I know I'm hooked. As of late it seems I'm stopping in there every other week.
So much to get caught up on!
Best of luck.
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Joined: 10/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 64 Location: Pennsylvania,USA
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Hello, I am a long time marklin enthusiast living in the Harrisburg PA area also looking for somewhat local area stores and other collectors / enthusiasts, meets etc.. Thanks |
Kev
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Joined: 10/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 64 Location: Pennsylvania,USA
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I've been away from the forum for a while and still no other Marklin nuts in the area? I am going to revive this post to see if anyone is out there. Thanks |
Kev
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Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,233 Location: Montreal, QC
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Kev,
did you send a private message to Jester1724. He said that he lived close to Modellbahn Ott. Tadeusz may also still be in the Philadelphia area. Send him a message too.
You can probably also ask at Modellbahn Ott whether there are other modellers nearby. Maybe you can post a note in the shop with your email?
Regards
Mike C
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Joined: 02/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 1 Location: Maryland
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Originally Posted by: KingBuick Hi everyone. I just was curious if there are any M enthusiasts who live in the DC or Philly area.
I'm in South Philadelphia.
Cheers!
Tadeusz. There is the Keystone Chapter of the European Train Enthusiasts (ETE) located in Ephrata, PA. That is 10 miles NE of Lancaster. zThere is a large modular layout and they are always interested in having new members. Best, John
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Joined: 10/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 64 Location: Pennsylvania,USA
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Thanks for the info. I will check out the Keystone chapter of the ETE. I just met people from the New England chapter at a train show on Saturday in Springfield MA. Very nice people.
Until now I did not even know there was a Keystone chapter.
I've been to Modelbhann ott's many times but I never thought to ask about a local network of enthusiasts. They are almost two hours drive for me. Baltimore Maryland would be closer for me than Gilbertsville or Philly.
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There are a few in the Allentown area. At local train shows I see more and more items offered. I would enjoy conversing with more Marklin enthusiasts anytime. My wife refers to herself as the Train Widow. Not true !
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Hi John, Welcome to the forum.  Ian.
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Hi Casey, Welcome to the forum. Ian.
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Joined: 10/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 64 Location: Pennsylvania,USA
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Hello again everyone. I am bringing this thread back from a long sleep to see if there are any new or existing local M enthusiasts in the general area. For me, when I have to turn up the thermostat in my house, I know it's time again to re-ignite the model railroad nut inside of me and start working with my Marklin collection. Thanks for any replies. |
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Hi: I am temporarily in the DC area, on my sabbatical. I am physically living in Bethesda, and I would be happy to hear from anyone in shouting distance that is here that does European trains in general, and 3-rail in particular.
In addition, please let me know of good shops, really ANY shops in the area. Thanks.--MM |
Michael Mascagni, Tallahassee
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Originally Posted by: mascagni Hi: I am temporarily in the DC area, on my sabbatical. I am physically living in Bethesda, and I would be happy to hear from anyone in shouting distance that is here that does European trains in general, and 3-rail in particular.
In addition, please let me know of good shops, really ANY shops in the area. Thanks.--MM Hi Michael. I live in Leesburg if you want the ca35 mile drive. You can view my layout here on the forum pages, Facebook and YouTube. Last time we had a get-together here at my house was just this last October with Brandon (brandonva) and Patrik (NewMB) who was visiting from Germany. We really had a nice afternoon. Cheers,Peter PS- I deal with Lokshop in Karlsruhe, Germany. Helmuts Hobbies is an Internet only business in the area. I send Scott there all repairs. He is excellent.
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Joined: 06/05/2015(UTC) Posts: 48 Location: Virginia, King George
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I am new to the board and in the Fredericksburg, Va area. I used to deal with Trains Etc, what happened to the ownership? The past owner would discount some item, but his wife was the stereotypical 'shopkeeper's wife'.
Would like to hear from enthusiasts in the area...
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Originally Posted by: sedgar2 I am new to the board and in the Fredericksburg, Va area. I used to deal with Trains Etc, what happened to the ownership? The past owner would discount some item, but his wife was the stereotypical 'shopkeeper's wife'.
Would like to hear from enthusiasts in the area... Hi sedgar2, welcome. I've been a Märklin operator/collector for many, many years. I live in Leesburg for the last 19 years. Anyway, mainly I use Lokshop in Karlsruhe,Germany. They offer very good prices but, of course, the shipping is costly. If you order from them and ask to hold things for you until you have enough items to justify the shipping they will accommodate your wishes. I have an order coming now. I just figured out the prices on my current order and I have saved about $150.00 from ordering in the USA. That's with the Euro at 1.12. Also, Scott from Helmut's Hobbies is very good. He is the best in the land when it comes to repairs and digital conversions. He is internet only and in Warrenton,Va. I have also purchased some items from ajckids.com in Texas. Their prices aren't bad. Peter 
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Joined: 16/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 54 Location: Burke, Virginia
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Just noticed this thread - Peter, thanks for the Lokshop mention, and mentioning their willingness to hold items for shipping.
For Sedgar2, as you've seen the Trains ETC store has been gone for awhile - however, the owner, Burrell, now holds down the fort by himself at Hobbies ETC in Warrenton, with mostly older stock, and still amenable to working discounts. I've gotten some great things from collections he's bought/traded, and drive out from Burke to there every couple months or so. I can usually find anything on ebay if I wait long enough, but it's always fun to be able to see and hold actual items.
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Joined: 15/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Crofton MD
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Also just noticed this thread. I am just getting into collecting Marklin items. It seemed to be a good option for my desire to model modern Swiss passenger and freight. I am in the Ashburn area, so not too far from you, Peter. I just purchased something from www.reynaulds.com. Their service was good and prices quite reasonable. It still would be nice to have a local hobby store to deal with. Glad I discovered this site.
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Joined: 15/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 300 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
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Hello,
I'm in Silver Spring, Maryland. There appears to be enough of us in the DC Metro area that IMHO we should get together and meet each other. Who knows, perhaps it could even become a semi-regular event. |
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Originally Posted by: Dr. Honeydew Also just noticed this thread. I am just getting into collecting Marklin items. It seemed to be a good option for my desire to model modern Swiss passenger and freight. I am in the Ashburn area, so not too far from you, Peter. I just purchased something from www.reynaulds.com. Their service was good and prices quite reasonable. It still would be nice to have a local hobby store to deal with. Glad I discovered this site. Hi Dr.H. Welcome to the forum. There is Leesburg Hobbies here in town but they do not sell Marklin but you can get some "incidentals" like trees, lychen etc. Peter.
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Joined: 15/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Crofton MD
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Originally Posted by: rrf Hello,
I'm in Silver Spring, Maryland. There appears to be enough of us in the DC Metro area that IMHO we should get together and meet each other. Who knows, perhaps it could even become a semi-regular event. Sounds like a good idea.
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Hi guys, Brandon (Brandonva) lives here in Leesburg too. He has been here often. You are all welcome to visit. Just let me know. I am retired so I'm home often. Peter
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Joined: 16/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 54 Location: Burke, Virginia
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Peter,
That's very kind of you - it'd be fun to meet up with folks in the area. Any particular day/time most convenient for you?
Cheers,
Fred |
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Originally Posted by: PhredD Peter,
That's very kind of you - it'd be fun to meet up with folks in the area. Any particular day/time most convenient for you?
Cheers,
Fred Hi Fred, well as I stated I'm retired so really anytime is good but I would prefer any early afternoon 1,2pm ish. If you or the others still work I'm sure we can work around things. Brandon is a young man with a young family so he is usually available on weekend afternoons. I guess we will hear from some of the others as to when it's good for them too? Peter
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Joined: 15/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 300 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
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Hello, Weekends are better for me. I don't expect to retire until they carry me out of my house in a box.  Also We've got five little ones in the house, so advance planning is important, so I can clear things with beautiful wife. |
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Joined: 16/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 54 Location: Burke, Virginia
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Weekends work well for me also ( a bit easier than getting an afternoon off), so Peter, sounds like you've got Rob and me so far . . .
Fred |
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Sounds good, Fred. Brandon will probably join in too. I'll wait for a few more answers back and then we can set a date for some weekend afternoon. Cheers,Peter
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Hi. I think sometime after Labor Day weekend will be good? How do you all feel about Sat. Sept. 19th, say between 1 and 2 pm? Brandon says that he will probably attend too. So this makes me, Brandon, Fred and Rob. Anyone else in the area is of course welcome. Just let me know. Peter PS Sorry 9/12/15 is not good for me. I'm going to a fair in MD with some friends that day. Peter.
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Joined: 16/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 54 Location: Burke, Virginia
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Peter, day and time sound great.
Fred
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Joined: 15/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 300 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
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Hello, I just checked with Beautiful Wife ... No prior commitments on the 19th. Just added our event to my calander. So where did I just commit to drive to  |
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Thanks for answering back, Rob. Happy you're coming over. I will PM you and Fred with details. Have a good LD Weekend. Cheers,Peter PS - Oh, you're all welcome to bring any digital loks you may wish to run on the layout.Peter
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Joined: 15/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 300 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland USA
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Hello, I would like to thank Petestra for his hospitality and hosting of our small get together yesterday. It was great to meet him, PhredD and BrandonVA in person. It was also quite nice to see a couple of my more recent Lok purchases running on a proper layout |
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Joined: 16/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 54 Location: Burke, Virginia
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What Rob said - thanks Peter - great to be able to meet outside the virtual world, and for Rob, Brandon and I running our Loks on such a terrific layout.
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Joined: 10/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 64 Location: Pennsylvania,USA
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Just peeked in the forum for the first time all summer. I am glad to see many people from the general area. i will be checking in more often now that my summer activities are winding down. |
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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I didn't take too many photos from out Sat. Sept. 19th get-together at my house. There was lots of Märklin talk and running though. We had a very nice afternoon. Attendees were myself (petestra) , Brandon (BrandonVa), Rob (rrf) and Fred (PhredD). Fred, left and Rob  Rob Brought over his BR53  Two Crocs, Swiss and German.  Cheers,Peter.
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Joined: 30/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 19 Location: Maryland, North Bethesda
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So im the DC area, Potomac, MD and really need help figuring out a Marklin digital system ( I have a newer starter set with cs2 ) and trying to build a fully automated layout (and I have no clue what im doing) :) this is my first model railroad.
Anyone ? thanks.
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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Originally Posted by: aquaanox So im the DC area, Potomac, MD and really need help figuring out a Marklin digital system ( I have a newer starter set with cs2 ) and trying to build a fully automated layout (and I have no clue what im doing) :) this is my first model railroad.
Anyone ? thanks. Hi. I answered one of your ?s on the digital thread. Cheers,Peter.
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Joined: 09/02/2016(UTC) Posts: 11 Location: District Of Columbia, Washington DC
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Hi all,
I'm in the DC area and recently getting back in Marklin as an adult after being sent home at Christmas with my childhood Marklin trains and layout. Would love to connect with fellow Marklin enthusiasts in the DC area as I get back into this hobby.
C
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Joined: 21/04/2011(UTC) Posts: 27 Location: South New Jersey
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Originally Posted by: KingBuick Hi everyone. I just was curious if there are any M enthusiasts who live in the DC or Philly area.
I'm in South Philadelphia.
I'm originally from South Philadelphia. I moved over the bridge about 25 minutes away in Erial NJ. I have been a Marklin collector since the 80's. Welcome to the forum
Cheers!
Tadeusz. |
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Joined: 21/02/2016(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Pennsylvania
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I just posted in the Welcome forum as well...I'm near the Lancaster PA area in case anyone is nearby. I'm pretty much in the same boat as aquaanox, just starting out with digital so will have lots of questions no doubt.
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Joined: 09/12/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,533 Location: VA
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Hi,
I don't think I know too much, but what I do know about MS2/CS2/digital operation I'm happy to share. Peter and I both live within a couple of miles of each other.
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Joined: 10/01/2010(UTC) Posts: 64 Location: Pennsylvania,USA
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Hello everyone hope all is well. Just got back into my Marklin Hobby after several years away from it wondering who might be around closer to central Pennsylvania Northern Maryland, etc.. |
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