Marklin M track digital layout incorporating automatic station stop/start change over. We use a mixture of vintage and modern Marklin trains utilising various decoders from Marklin, Uhlenbrock and Viessmann.
Very nice. It reminds me of a display layout from Rivarossi from the 70s. Figure 8 over under with station on the top, diagonal, and returns going under. It was a demonstration layout, but after a few years of shows, it was put in storage. It was found and donated to a club in Brescia, and they were supposed to restore it. Not sure what happened to it after that. I was looking to do a layout myself using Marklin equipment, but using digital (Digitrax - I have a lot of it) and JMRI software to control it. But I have no space inside to build it. Only outside in the back yard, but that is not very good for M track and electronics. Oh Well!
Thanks, we opted for this design as it allows a reasonable length of run in relatively small space. A bit unfortunate that you don't have space to pursue the hobby as you'd like to but certainly not a good idea to try M Track outside, rust might become a problem.
I use to have a Märklin layout but as a result of the limited space I changed to N-gauge. Now that I'm getting older and my eye site gets worse I struggle with the landscaping and the maintenance of the small loco's. What I also would like to have is running cars witch in my case isn't possible anymore unless I would start over again. Have fun with your landscaping. Cheers Jef
Thank you, there's still quite a lot of work to do but it performed well on its first public outing. The road utilises Faller car system and is a very simple loop, Magnarail is a bit bulky for the available space.
Hello, that is a great layout !!! I’ve been planning many layouts with SCARM for 2 years for my currently available space (160 x 46 inches), and this diagonal station with front & rear ramps to a shadow station is a recurring theme in my designs…
Hello, thanks for the comment. This layout is based on a Marklin Z scale track plan. The lower level is more or less a mirror of the top, with the same passing loop arrangement.
@@melpaul6049 thanks for the info. I initially planned the same, but then came up with a design that allows to store 12-14 trains in the shadow station.
Very nice. It reminds me of a display layout from Rivarossi from the 70s. Figure 8 over under with station on the top, diagonal, and returns going under. It was a demonstration layout, but after a few years of shows, it was put in storage. It was found and donated to a club in Brescia, and they were supposed to restore it. Not sure what happened to it after that. I was looking to do a layout myself using Marklin equipment, but using digital (Digitrax - I have a lot of it) and JMRI software to control it. But I have no space inside to build it. Only outside in the back yard, but that is not very good for M track and electronics. Oh Well!
Thanks, we opted for this design as it allows a reasonable length of run in relatively small space. A bit unfortunate that you don't have space to pursue the hobby as you'd like to but certainly not a good idea to try M Track outside, rust might become a problem.
The faller skyscraper us harder to find since it only appeared in the gesamtKatalog for a few years
Thanks for the info, the buildings were only on loan for that show, they usually reside on my colleagues home layout.
Nice toy, are you allowed to play with it without dad?
Yes, given that dad passed away over 20 years ago. I can't imagine he'd have any issue with me playing with the train set unsupervised.
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Bello il tuo layout, complimenti 👍👍 👍
Thank you, very nice of you to say.
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I built the same layout about 25 years ago with M track
Bello il tuo layout, complimenti 👍👍
I use to have a Märklin layout but as a result of the limited space I changed to N-gauge. Now that I'm getting older and my eye site gets worse I struggle with the landscaping and the maintenance of the small loco's. What I also would like to have is running cars witch in my case isn't possible anymore unless I would start over again. Have fun with your landscaping. Cheers Jef
Thanks Jef, we're currently making some adjustments and alterations to make operating easier then we'll be into the scenery.
@@melpaul6049 Thanks for the reply, looking forward to the result.
How big is this layout?
hello, the layout is 11' x 3'8" or 3350mm x 1100mm
grew up with Märklin😊
Great stuff isn't it? Marklin is a relatively recent addition to my interests and it has a charm all of its own, particularly when using M track.
NIce, ueberschaubar und schoen! :D
Thanks, kind of you to say.
nice layout! nice automation and magnorail :)
Thank you, there's still quite a lot of work to do but it performed well on its first public outing. The road utilises Faller car system and is a very simple loop, Magnarail is a bit bulky for the available space.
Hello, that is a great layout !!! I’ve been planning many layouts with SCARM for 2 years for my currently available space (160 x 46 inches), and this diagonal station with front & rear ramps to a shadow station is a recurring theme in my designs…
Hello, thanks for the comment. This layout is based on a Marklin Z scale track plan. The lower level is more or less a mirror of the top, with the same passing loop arrangement.
@@melpaul6049 thanks for the info. I initially planned the same, but then came up with a design that allows to store 12-14 trains in the shadow station.