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 Joined: 26/07/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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I’d like introduce myself. My name is Chris and I live in Austin TX. My dad started collecting Märklin H0 trains in the late 70’s. It all started small and over the next few years he collected a lot of stuff. My dad was a German living in Switzerland so he mainly focused on Swiss and German trains with a few exceptions. As a kid I was never really allowed to play with any of trains my dad had, but I was definitely fascinated by them. 2014 my dad passed away and left me his collection. I just recently shipped all the locomotives and cars to Austin TX. The rest is soon to follow. Almost everything is in mint condition and in boxes but there are a few loose Märklin locomotives without boxes and I’d like help identifying the model numbers, if possible. They are all between 1979 to about 1986, all analog. Thanks so much, Chris. PS: some of them are definitely used but bring back great memories.       Edited by user 30 July 2016 16:15:51(UTC)
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Joined: 26/07/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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 Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,225 Location: Montreal, QC
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The third electric from the top is a 3050 SBB Ae 6/6 (1970s version) but with altered cantonal crest. The first steam engine is a BR 23 (DA 800 3005) The last steam engine (left) is a BR 89 (3000) This site has a lot of information. You can look up the class (type) by locomotive number and track down the model number from that. http://www.hfkern.de/Maerklin/Menue.htmlFor example, the first and fourth are variants of the DB Class E18 The second lok is a DB E44 (probably late 60s/early 70s) the fifth electric is a Swedish SJ class GS800 lok: http://www.hfkern.de/Maerklin/SJ_Loks.htmlThe last one in the top section is a DB Class 200 Diesel V200 (3021). I suspect that many of these loks might be from the late 1950s and 1960s rather than from the 70s and 80s. Most Maerklin models from that period usually had the model number on the model itself. Regards Mike C
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First of all: do you speak or understand the German language? If yes. it would make life (and the answer) to you much easier, because there is a lot of information about your question in the internet available, but most of them is unfortunately only in German.
Second: do you want to use your models by yourself or do want to sell them?
Third: Märklin offers very good decoders. You may rebuild all your analogus locos into digital ones - if you want this.
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Joined: 26/07/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by: mike c  The third electric from the top is a 3050 SBB Ae 6/6 (1970s version) The first steam engine is a BR 23 (DA 800 3005) The last steam engine (left) is a BR 89 (3000) This site has a lot of information. You can look up the class (type) by locomotive number and track down the model number from that. http://www.hfkern.de/Maerklin/Menue.htmlFor example, the first and fourth are variants of the DB Class E18 The second lok is a DB E44 (probably late 60s/early 70s) the fifth electric is a Swedish SJ class GS800 lok: http://www.hfkern.de/Maerklin/SJ_Loks.htmlThe last one in the top section is a DB Class 200 Diesel V200 (3021). I suspect that many of these loks might be from the late 1950s and 1960s rather than from the 70s and 80s. Most Maerklin models from that period usually had the model number on the model itself. Regards Mike C Thank you very much. Where would the model numbers be? I looked underneath and all I found was "made in West Germany" and Märklin.
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Joined: 26/07/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by: TEEWolf First of all: do you speak or understand the German language? If yes. it would make life (and the answer) to you much easier, because there is a lot of information about your question in the internet available, but most of them is unfortunately only in German.
Second: do you want to use your models by yourself or do want to sell them?
Third: Märklin offers very good decoders. You may rebuild all your analogus locos into digital ones - if you want this. Yes, I speak german fluently, I guess this gives me a lot more options within the German speaking community. Vielen dank. I have no plans on selling the trains, ultimately I'd like to build a layout and relive my childhood except this time I get to touch things :) Edited by user 30 July 2016 17:53:37(UTC)
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 Joined: 15/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 237 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Hello and welcome to the forum from Down Under!
The loco's numbers and brand are (from top to bottom)
Märklin 3023
Primex 3008
Märklin 3050
Märklin 3024
Märklin GS800
Märklin 3021
Märklin 3005
Märklin 3046
Märklin 3048
Märklin 3047
Märklin 3000
Märklin 3087
Locos with printed lettering don't usually have the number visible, but if the loco has raised inscriptions on the side (like the 3005) then you will be able to find it somewhere on the side of the loco. In the 3005's case, it's on the side of the cab. Like TEEWolf said, you can rebuild the models to digital yourself if you are handy with a soldering iron. If not, then you can have a helpful dealer do it for you. I probably wouldn't convert the GS800 to digital, though, as it is a fairly rare loco. The most important thing to do now, though, is to have fun with your trains!
Regards,
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Peter
Collecting vintage Märklin from 1935-1970, also Hornby O Gauge |
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Joined: 26/07/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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Originally Posted by: Pmare4 Hello and welcome to the forum from Down Under!
The loco's numbers and brand are (from top to bottom)
Märklin 3023
Primex 3008
Märklin 3050
Märklin 3024
Märklin GS800
Märklin 3021
Märklin 3005
Märklin 3046
Märklin 3048
Märklin 3047
Märklin 3000
Märklin 3087
Locos with printed lettering don't usually have the number visible, but if the loco has raised inscriptions on the side (like the 3005) then you will be able to find it somewhere on the side of the loco. In the 3005's case, it's on the side of the cab. Like TEEWolf said, you can rebuild the models to digital yourself if you are handy with a soldering iron. If not, then you can have a helpful dealer do it for you. I probably wouldn't convert the GS800 to digital, though, as it is a fairly rare loco. The most important thing to do now, though, is to have fun with your trains!
Regards,
Peter Thank you very much Peter, I appreciate all the help from everyone. PS: I was in Brisbane last year, actually, Broadbeach and Byron Bay to be exact, loved it there.
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 Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,689 Location: United Kingdom
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Hi Chris,
Welcome to the forum.
The pictures no 1,2 and 4 are almost mint like new. |
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy. |
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Joined: 26/07/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Texas
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Here is one more that doesn't have a box or markings etc. Not sure if its a Märklin, but it is H0. 
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,689 Location: United Kingdom
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Originally Posted by: Austinmärklin Here is one more that doesn't have a box or markings etc. Not sure if its a Märklin, but it is H0. It is American RTR Rotary Snowplough make by Athearn, It think it repaint and SBB CFF letting added. |
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy. |
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Joined: 20/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 225 Location: devon
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hi
i think the gs 800 is a 3018
but i think from the picture both the cab steps are broken
but i would still buy it
alan plymouth
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