In Part 2 of the spur1info interview, Wolfrad Bächle, Managing Director of Gebr. Märklin [&] Cie. GmbH, discusses the company’s operations in Hungary, delivery times, upcoming new products, a radio-controlled Unimog, models for beginners, and price trends in the 1-gauge market.

Dans la deuxième partie de l'interview accordée à spur1info, Wolfrad Bächle, directeur général de Gebr. Märklin [&] Cie. GmbH, aborde les activités de l'entreprise en Hongrie, les délais de livraison, les nouveautés à venir, un Unimog radiocommandé, les modèles pour débutants et l'évolution des prix sur le marché de l'échelle 1.

There is a lot of talk about Märklin, and a lack of background information leads to speculation. The reality, however, is usually quite different. In this spur1info interview, Wolfrad Bächle, managing director of Gebr. Märklin [&] Cie. GmbH, discusses the fiscal year that just ended, the hybrid construction method used in new 1-gauge models, discretion regarding production numbers, successes in the collector’s market, and models from Hübner.

On parle beaucoup de Märklin, et le manque d’informations de fond donne lieu à des spéculations. La réalité est toutefois souvent bien différente. Dans cette interview accordée à spur1info, Wolfrad Bächle, directeur général de Gebr. Märklin [&] Cie. GmbH, évoque l’exercice fiscal qui vient de s’achever, la méthode de construction hybride utilisée pour les nouveaux modèles à l’échelle 1, la discrétion concernant les chiffres de production, les succès sur le marché des collectionneurs et les modèles de Hübner.

Combining fresh ideas with cost savings is bound to result in something special. spur1info has the details. So you’ll be among the first to know what’s coming up at Gauge 1.

Quand on allie idées novatrices et économies, on obtient forcément quelque chose d'exceptionnel. spur1info vous donne tous les détails. Vous serez ainsi parmi les premiers à découvrir les nouveautés chez échelle 1.

In Giessen, Hagen von Ortloff displayed his collection of model trains and tin toys from the last century, as well as a few modern models. It was particularly interesting for children, though they were largely absent this time.

À Giessen, Hagen von Ortloff a présenté sa collection de trains miniatures et de jouets en fer-blanc du siècle dernier, ainsi que quelques modèles modernes. Cela a particulièrement intéressé les enfants, même s’ils étaient pour la plupart absents cette fois-ci.

Ahead of the Toy Fair, which begins on Tuesday, Märklin has published its projected sales figures for the current fiscal year. The company expects results to be similar to those of the previous year.

En amont du salon Toy Fair, qui débute mardi, Märklin a publié ses prévisions de chiffre d'affaires pour l'exercice fiscal en cours. La société s'attend à des résultats similaires à ceux de l'année précédente.

Experienced 1 gauge suppliers and retailers have clearly noticed this year, amid multiple crises, that the boom is over. The 1-gauge industry will have to undergo a thorough clean-up in 2026. Thoughts on a changing market and a dilemma.

Les fournisseurs et détaillants expérimentés de l'échelle 1 ont clairement remarqué cette année, au milieu de multiples crises, que le boom était terminé. L'industrie de l'échelle 1 devra subir un nettoyage en profondeur en 2026. Réflexions sur un marché en mutation et un dilemme.

Following the cancellation of the 34th International Gauge 1 Meeting, we look back on the beginnings at the Technik Museum Sinsheim. And the end in Speyer.

Another G-1 project list is due at the end of the quarter. In addition to a few deliveries and changed delivery dates, it contains the new announcements and one cancellation.

Sluggish demand in gauge 1 has hardly slowed down production, with almost 50 model families delivered. Delivery times still vary from a few months to more than 11 years, even though fewer and fewer customers want to pre-order. The current project list provides information on fast and slow gauge 1 suppliers in 2024.

The gauge 1 industry is making further progress. The abuse of pre-orders is finally being thoroughly cleaned up.

At the end of the first quarter of 2023, the project list has changed because a number of new products have been added, almost finished models are on the move, supplier parts are missing, and some manufacturers in Asia are making deadlines a gamble. One thing is clear: everything is taking longer.

MBW Spur 0 GmbH ceases operations. Spur 01 Modellbahnen continues business under a new name at the same address.

After a few new announcements, new delivery dates and changes at MBW, it's already time again for the updated Gauge 1 project list.

The overview of almost 200 planned Gauge 1 projects is difficult even for insiders. Everything is in flux.

Here comes the current table and a new display that shows at a glance which models customers have to wait a very long time for being realized.

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Following the newspaper article, there is now the press release on the state of affairs at Märklin.

Traditionally, Simba-Dickie and Märklin take stock before the Toy Fair. Sales have fallen, prices will rise.

If it weren't for Märklin, you could forget about the International Toy Fair. For years, a visit has been less and less worthwhile because model railroading is only a marginal phenomenon there. So now what?

An unbelievable number of announcements, modest deliveries, and many problems in detail characterized the year 2022. Will 2023 be better for 1 Gauge? Probably not. And then there's a prize for excellence for the first time.

New projects and updated delivery dates for gauge 1 models dominated the news last week.

The Gauge 1 pioneer Bockholt has ceased production at the end of March 2022. That's what it says on the homepage since a few days.

There was an amazing activity in the first half of 2022 when it came to the delivery of gauge 1 models. A short summary and a look into the future.

Märklin announced today in a dealer newsletter that some gauge 1 steam locomotives are already sold out ex works.

2016 was a year with an unusually diverse range of models for Gauge 1.

Most suppliers have commented on new releases and delivery dates for their Gauge 1 models since the end of December. The current table for your planning.

While the Spielwarenmesse press office was still looking forward to personal contacts at the end of January 2022 yesterday, Märklin, the largest model train exhibitor, is canceling now its participation.

As far as Gauge 1 is concerned, the year is over, though surprises can never be completely ruled out. Since this year 2021, it has been normal to be surprised again and again about the winding paths of the industry. A look back and forward.

The final spurt in the delivery of the announced gauge 1 models is open. Despite the difficult situation due to the dependence on China, there are individual rays of hope. And something is also happening at the trade shows.

The list of Gauge 1 projects has grown to 185 models and model families. Some deliveries have moved closer, but numerous projects have been delayed.

According to a press release, model train accessories manufacturer Busch is owned since the beginning of 2021 by MEG Modelleisenbahn-Gesellschaft GmbH, which already owns digital and O gauge manufacturer Lenz Elektronik and Silhouette, a manufacturer of trees and landscaping accessories.

It was founded in 1982 as "Simba Toys" with five employees. The Simba Dickie Group, with 2,950 employees and sales of €715 million, also includes Märklin. On May 1, 2021, Michael Sieber (65) will hand over the management of the joint family business to his son Florian (34), the third generation.

The Gauge 1 project list from the end of January 2021 gives a preview of freshly announced new products, some of which are seven years old and are about to be delivered at last. The number is frighteningly high, but completely unrealistic.

A journey into the land of fantasy and adventure that only Gauge 1 can offer.

Gauge 1 users and collectors in Switzerland are likely to rejoice over the striking Ce 6/8 I from SBB Historic. For all other gauge 1 customers, Märklin unfortunately has little to offer in 2021.

How was the year 2020, which gauge 1 models were delivered and who had only big plans and vaporware? At the end of the year it is worth taking a critical look at the gauge 1 market. An insolvency, corona, cancelled shows as well as actual and invented delivery problems have hardly affected the hobby. But the ability to deliver is strikingly unevenly distributed. Newcomers to gauge 1 should study the project list in detail.

There is something stuck in the planned deliveries of gauge 1 models. The current status.

At the end of the third quarter of 2020, it is worth taking a look at the current gauge 1 project list. Because by the end of the year a veritable flood of models has been announced, the likes of which we have never seen before. If it will not come otherwise ...

The new newsletter from Spur 1 Austria brings good news - and critically comments on the speculation in forums about the Chinese production facility.

The first half of 2020 is nearing its end. Failed trade fairs and obstructions caused by Corona and an insolvency have not had a major impact on the industry. But if you take a closer look at the gauge 1 project list, you will discover shifts in the market. Because some can deliver, others cannot.

MTH from the USA, also represented with "Railking" models in 1:32, will close business.

For a long time, far too long, the customers of Kiss Modellbahnen had to wait for concrete results after the insolvency announced in March. Now the results are available.

In the Corona crisis many have time to think. And then they start cleaning up.

At the moment a flood of offers is pouring in on gauge 1 friends. And some articles are already in short supply. Breaking news.

Kiss Modellbahnen GmbH [&] Co KG is insolvent. The insolvency proceedings were opened yesterday.

The battle for market share is gradually taking on grotesque features. Now, MBW as third player announces three-axle conversion cars.

In 2019, Gauge 1 reached its zenith. At least in terms of the number of projects, because in addition to the still pending announcements, often several years old, there were numerous novelties, plus some double and triple announcements against all good sense.

In 2020 the project list is shorter, but countless projects are to be delivered this year. Will that work?

For the 300th birthday of Baron von Münchhausen Preiser is bringing an Elastolin figure. It matches the conversations in the model railway hall at the International Toy Fair.

Company founder Bernd Lenz withdraws (not completely). The future of the O gauge and electronics manufacturer is secured. A gauge 1 manufacturer is also involved.

On 19 August 2019, MSC Gülsüm, the world's largest container ship, docked in Bremerhaven, Germany, at the end of its maiden voyage and was given a warm welcome. With a (fool format) focal length of 840 mm, the 400 metre long ship did not quite fit into the picture.

What does this have to do with Gauge 1? You will know in a moment.

There's something going on at the model railroad shows.

New projects, changed prices and postponed and confirmed delivery dates - the updated project list provides updated information on gauge 1 projects.

For the last time this year, we are looking at the list of 1-gauge projects that has grown once again. About 50 were delivered in 2019, but the list contains well over 220 projects.