Hi,

yes the the text says it's repainted. Also the box is not genuine (repro).

Markus

Very nice item but shame on reproduction model.

Ahh... a repaint and repo box, that decreases the value....I was so shocked I didn't bother getting out the translator as I don't speak German. Ohh well there are plenty on ebay. Thanks!

This is not an original SK800 (4-6-2) - this is a conversion / rebuild/repaint likely by Ritter - the paint and inner workings are far too good to be even remotely original Marklin.

Caveat emptor!

The next one you quoted is an original marklin - however you must beware - depending which year it is (version sub-number) - the motor mount (motorschild) made from die cast zinc alloy will have degraded - I have just repaired one of these with original, but later stable alloy parts - it's quite an operation but well worth it .... involves pulling gears and remounting on the shafts etc.

Which is to say that the seller may not even know that the engine is damaged as it is covered over by the loco housing - but the loco would not run (lights will come on however). Also the relay in the engine might need servicing - usually just a new spring - but often the original solder for the leads to the motor and the relay aren't 100% either and would have to be desoldered and resoldered with ,modern electronic solder.

Come to think of it - if you are looking for a runner and something to play with - the first eBay auction you quoted might be a better deal - if you just collect and let dust gather, without ever running then go with Auction 2 and don't restore / repair the engine.

Incidentally - never running a marklin engine does more harm then good - -should be run at least every 3 months for at least a half hour or so - regardless.

Old expensive Maerklin is not for the faint of heart - doesn't matter how much money you think you may have to throw at this stuff - sometimes the economics simply don't work - from a collection/investment point of view.