The models in series 800 were for most of them renumbered later in the series 3000. They formed the basis for Märklin's commercial range between 1946 and ca. 1970. This video presents 4 of the simplest steam locomotive models that were offered as " bottom of the range" . They were also commonly found in the complete start sets.
Another video will later on present the middle of the range products ( Br 23, Br 38, Br 75, Br 81...) and a final one the more complex and expensive ones.
Today, the locomotives are shown running on a very small and simple layout (created by / for my grandsons when they still had an interest in model trains😂)
To those who claim that running Märklin models is too expensive, requires too much room etc. I answer this: the layout measures only one square meter (90×120 cm) and its cost did not exceed 150 euros. I basically used two second-hand start sets which provided the track, the two power units, two locos ( one steam, one diesel) and some rolling stock. I bought the sets on ebay for about 50 euros each. I added a few pieces of M track, two hand-operated points...20 euros in total. Add a sheet of plywood, two trestles, bits of buildings and trees etc. from my scrap box. Construction took us a week end, including the tunnel and painting the landscape.
And when not in use, you can store the layout under a bed, it is light enough for one single person to manipulate.
SO, NO EXCUSE FOR NOT HAVING A GO AT IT! ☺👍🤔 I guarantee you will have hours of fun.
Best regards.
Collection Philippe Danjou.
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