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Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« on: April 02, 2021, 06:24:26 pm »
I am very excited to have added two rare Marklin engines to my collection.

I now have four of the largest Marklin Engines....and I don’t have room for any more. 🤠



Three of the large Marklin Engines have passed through the Office of Steam in the past.

Marklin 4147/11 Ships Engine:



Marklin 4159/11/94:



Marklin 4158/11/91 Twin Compound:



The Fourth is the Marklin Hammer Engine 4124/14.  I still need to make a video of it under steam.

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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2021, 06:30:26 pm »
Some BIG and Beautiful Märklin engines 😍 😍

Congratulations Charlie!!  8)
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2021, 06:40:56 pm »
Those are just fantastic Charlie.  Each one in its own right a thing of beauty and the stuff dreams are made of. Congratulations on the "Bigs"
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2021, 06:50:46 pm »
Thanks Nick and Bruce.

I never thought I would end up with all four of these.

And impressive that Gil owned three of the four at one time.

Now I need to build (have built) a proper cabinet for the four of them.

The hot air engine was also owned by Gil at one time.

I guess all roads lead through Gil when it comes to rare Toy Steam Engines. 🤠
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2021, 07:13:26 pm »
Quote from: txlabman on April 02, 2021, 06:50:46 pm
Thanks Nick and Bruce.

I never thought I would end up with all four of these.

And impressive that Gil owned three of the four at one time.

Now I need to build (have built) a proper cabinet for the four of them.

The hot air engine was also owned by Gil at one time.

I guess all roads lead through Gil when it comes to rare Toy Steam Engines. 🤠
;D ;D ;D

I don't know if it will ever happen again..... Your Marklin Stirling Cycle Engine actually self-started one time only!

Gil
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2021, 08:25:18 pm »
and.......Yes... Four large Marklins do take up a substantial amount of real estate!

Congrats again, Charlie...!!!

Well done my friend....Very well done...!!!

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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2021, 09:14:21 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on April 02, 2021, 08:25:18 pm
and.......Yes... Four large Marklins do take up a substantial amount of real estate!

Congrats again, Charlie...!!!

Well done my friend....Very well done...!!!

Gil

Thanks Gil!
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2021, 09:22:32 pm »
Charlie .... of course you have the room needed to add more big Marklin engines .... you simply need to send a bunch of your other engines to me and then you'll have plenty of room!   ;c)

Superb additions to your super fine collection Charlie ..... Major Congratulations!!!
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2021, 02:07:22 am »
Every single one such impressive plants...

Well done Charlie, very well done!
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2021, 07:35:58 am »
Quote from: classixs on April 03, 2021, 02:07:22 am
Every single one such impressive plants...

Well done Charlie, very well done!

Thank you Jan.

I am hoping Gil will provide the history of the three engines that have passed through his hands.  They are all three excellent stories.
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2021, 12:26:39 pm »
Wow - fabulous acquisition Charlie - I love all big Maerklins too
I never have seen the Hot Air before - Thanks for the video
and I am sure you will always find a place for these masterpieces!!!
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2021, 02:57:07 pm »
Thanks for the video Charlie. Somehow those engines look vaguely familiar. I would have never sold the hot air engine except for the miracle of a duplicate coming my way. A lot of work went into it since Gil owned it.
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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2021, 04:50:24 pm »
Here is your Marklin 4102 hot air engine before I turned it over to Brent who gave it a very thoughtful restoration.

At the very beginning of this video, it actually self started!

I was quite surprised and I never saw it do that again.... much as I may have tried for a repeat performance.

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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2021, 08:03:17 pm »
Superb additions Charlie.
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Re: Two Big Marklin Engines Added to my Collection
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2021, 10:10:10 am »
Quote from: parallelmotion on April 03, 2021, 02:57:07 pm
Thanks for the video Charlie. Somehow those engines look vaguely familiar. I would have never sold the hot air engine except for the miracle of a duplicate coming my way. A lot of work went into it since Gil owned it.
Brent

Thanks Brent.

It was definitely worth the drive from Texas to Kentucky. 🤠

Thank you for your hospitality and giving me the opportunity to buy the Marklin Hot Air Engine.

I hope you will post pictures/video of the engine that I delivered to you.
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