Coming from the LGB world of garden railways and the Pola/Piko line of thick walled plastic buildings that have held up well for 15 plus years of outdoors use, I am preparing to build a new line in gauge 1. I want to use some of Marklin's nice buildings. But, can anyone report on thier robustness for use outdoors where our weather can be 98'F with 100% humidity to -40'F wind chills in the winter, rain with hail in the summer. I would like to eventually get the signal tower that spans the track, the engine house, water tower and a station. Thanks Mike the Aspie

I used all LGB track on mine, been outdoors for 15 years with no issues. Gets a mix of sun and shade. New line will get a bit more sun till the trees mature a few more years