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Train train		#1 Posted : 02 September 2025 14:41:22(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 14/10/2020(UTC) Posts: 12		While doing my Research on the Marklin system I see alot of people using Marklin M track, even with a Marklin digital setup, I'm curious to know if there is a reason for this?

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marklinist5999		#2 Posted : 02 September 2025 15:18:23(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 4,016 Location: Michigan, Troy		Because it's classic vintage Marklin. Also robust.

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ccranium		#3 Posted : 02 September 2025 17:55:43(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 30/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 133 Location: Seattle area		...and I began collecting analog components, including M-track turnouts, signals and control boxes in the 1980's before (finally) starting on my layout in 2020. I didn't want to start over, and I love the challenge of creating an extensive analog layout!

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hennabm		#4 Posted : 02 September 2025 20:37:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,075 Location: Edinburgh,		I started with my collecting in the 70s and finally built my layout in 2010. As it is an exhibition layout it needs to be robust and M track is the best. Mike
		1957 - 1985 era What's digital?

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xxup		#5 Posted : 02 September 2025 22:15:57(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,629 Location: Australia		Much cheaper than C-track or K-track. I won't have room on my new layout for any radius greater than R2 anyway.
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Michael4		#6 Posted : 02 September 2025 23:17:22(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 02/02/2017(UTC) Posts: 697 Location: England, South Coast		Very robust (you can tread on it), very cheap (often free) and, of course, the sound.

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BenP		#7 Posted : 03 September 2025 00:55:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 511 Location: USA		The M sound of yesteryear and fully compatible with digital operation. C track looks cheap (but isn't). K track is best looking and most flexible, imho, but needs track bed (I have used Merkur). Just my opinion. Ben [
		Digital M track layout with vintage rolling stock and accessories controlled by CS3+Rocrail; small Z scale layout. https://youtube.com/play...0kgVYbh0CeDTF-bYXoD_2-V9

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Willem99		#8 Posted : 03 September 2025 02:00:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/11/2020(UTC) Posts: 99 Location: Georgia, Ball Ground		M track lasts forever. There are no brittle tabs that will break off. If it is out of shape you can use a 5 lbs hammer if needed :) It is cheap on Ebay, sometimes almost free. I have lots of it, probably too much to ever use. The list can go on and on. Tim

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hermanvk		#9 Posted : 03 September 2025 07:51:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/11/2023(UTC) Posts: 59 Location: Alberta, Calgary		I have lot's of M-rail and apart from nostalgia: it's currently too expensive to replace, plus there is no need to, because I still run old style analog...

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Michael4		#10 Posted : 03 September 2025 11:53:41(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 02/02/2017(UTC) Posts: 697 Location: England, South Coast		and the M track catenary system must be one of the easiest to assemble and strong enough to withstand "mistakes".

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hermanvk		#11 Posted : 03 September 2025 12:32:56(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/11/2023(UTC) Posts: 59 Location: Alberta, Calgary		Originally Posted by: Michael4 and the M track catenary system must be one of the easiest to assemble and strong enough to withstand "mistakes". I wouldn't call it easy, but yes: it's strong enough to deal with "mistakes" as I experienced lot's of them! And also: M-rail is pretty tolerant when there are no exact fits. Just my $0.02...

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David Dewar		#12 Posted : 03 September 2025 13:02:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 7,491 Location: Scotland		I think people use it because they already have it. The amount of M track in the world will not increase and will disappear. But there is probably enough for the next 2O years. I like C track for good running and decoders etc under the ballast. K track looks the best for those wanting something realistic. Just a matter of choice and evrybody will like what they have which is the main thing.
		Take care I like Marklin and will defend the worlds greatest model rail manufacturer.

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JohnjeanB		#13 Posted : 03 September 2025 14:28:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 3,622 Location: Paris, France		Hi Yall Why use M track? - because many have old Märklin trains from decades ago - because it bring sweet memories from the childhood past - because it is almost indestructible and very cheap - because it works very well with digital trains Only restriction is long occupation straches are not avaible but rather easy to make - because very small radius curves make possible to have an impressive layout - because nothing beats the aspect of a train in the 50s with old Faller buildings Temporary layout with my old M Track and old 6021 Central Unit Yes I admit I use now C Track, works better but more fragile et more expensive Cheers Jean
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