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K-track 2262/2263/2265/2266 turnout geometry
This diagram may help you with designing your Marklin K-Track layout. Track spacing with the standard Marklin 2261/2262/2263/2265/2266 turnouts is 64.6mm. This image shows the 2261, but this also applies...
K-track 2262/2263/2265/2266 turnout geometry
This diagram may help you with designing your Marklin K-Track layout. Track spacing with the standard Marklin 2261/2262/2263/2265/2266 turnouts is 64.6mm. This image shows the 2261, but this also applies...
Insider Club Models 2020
Marklin Insider Club Every year Märklin produces well-chosen models for members of the Märklin customer clubs. With these models Marklin devotes themselves with the highest model loyalty to classics of the...
Insider Club Models 2020
Marklin Insider Club Every year Märklin produces well-chosen models for members of the Märklin customer clubs. With these models Marklin devotes themselves with the highest model loyalty to classics of the...
Using new Marklin track with old Metal track?
I have a Marklin HO scale starter set from 1967 when I was a kid. I would like to expand for my grandchildren. I understand the track has changed. Can...
Using new Marklin track with old Metal track?
I have a Marklin HO scale starter set from 1967 when I was a kid. I would like to expand for my grandchildren. I understand the track has changed. Can...
Marklin wiring colors and track connections
Can you tell me what wire colors I should use where? Here is some help with Marklin connections and color codings used on wiring. If you follow these same rules, it...
Marklin wiring colors and track connections
Can you tell me what wire colors I should use where? Here is some help with Marklin connections and color codings used on wiring. If you follow these same rules, it...
Marklin Z-scale Relay 8947 in reverse loop
Is there info anywhere on how to use and wire a Marklin 8947 in a reverse loop to automatically change train direction? This picture shows how to wire the relay....
Marklin Z-scale Relay 8947 in reverse loop
Is there info anywhere on how to use and wire a Marklin 8947 in a reverse loop to automatically change train direction? This picture shows how to wire the relay....
Viessmann 5211 turnout decoder (K-83)
Viessmann 5211 decoder The Viessmann 5211 decoder has eight separately switchable, short circuitproof, impulse outputs which can be used for example to switch semaphores, turnouts or uncoupling tracks. It is very...
Viessmann 5211 turnout decoder (K-83)
Viessmann 5211 decoder The Viessmann 5211 decoder has eight separately switchable, short circuitproof, impulse outputs which can be used for example to switch semaphores, turnouts or uncoupling tracks. It is very...