Märklin

Founded 1859. Centre-stud 3-rail track: C-track radii R1 360 mm to R5 643.6 mm. Older M-track still connects via a transition track. 2026 new items listed on its site.

What they make

H0 locomotives, wagons, sets and C-track for 3-rail AC; also gauge 1, Z and the children's Start up / my world ranges

Buying in the UK

See our list of UK retailers that sell HO — each one says which makes it stocks.

Guides that mention Märklin

Locos & rolling stock How to clean HO track and wheels Jerky running and stalling are usually caused by dirty rails and wheels. A regular gentle clean keeps trains running smoothly on both 2-rail and Märk… 30 minutes Easy
Getting started Märklin 3-rail AC explained Märklin H0 trains use a centre-stud third rail rather than two powered rails. Here's how it works, what M, K and C track are, and how it differs from… 15 minutes Easy
DCC & digital Märklin Digital and mfx explained Märklin's digital system grew from the Motorola-based Märklin Digital of the 1980s into mfx, where locos register themselves automatically. Here's ho… 10 minutes Easy

Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. We wrote this page in our own words, using:

maerklin.de/en (maerklin.de)
maerklin.de/en/products/details/article/24130 (maerklin.de)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Märklin (en.wikipedia.org)