Model Rail and Related Links
As of April 2024 these links tested ok. If you find any that have since gone faulty or would like to suggest some additions, please email the webmaster: webmaster@aucklandmarklinclub.nz
| Manufacturer | Brief Synopsis | Website | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Märklin | Märklin inc's U.S. english language website | www.marklin.com | ||
| Märklin | The English language pages of the Märklin "mothership" itself | ww.maerklin.de/en | ||
| Brawa | Brawa not only make AC model loks and rolling stock but also lights, decoders etc | www.brawa.de (german) | ||
| Viessmann | Quality maker of signals, decoders, lights and other accessories | www.viessmann-modell.com | ||
| Faller | Probably the most well known of the plastic kit makers, they also make a brilliant car system for HO | www.faller.de | ||
| Noch | Now owned by Woodland Scenics, they make fabulous scenery supplies etc | www.noch.com | ||
| Electrotren | Spanish manufacturer of AC loks and rolling stock now a part of the Hornby Group | https://uk.electrotren.com | ||
| ESU | Quality maker of electronic accessories like decoders and controllers | www.esu.eu | ||
| Woodland Scenics | Prolific maker of model scenery products and diorama kits | www.woodlandscenics.com | ||
| Services | top | |||
| Train Doctor | Kevin Specialises in Märklin Servicing, Repairs and digital conversions | www.traindoctor.co.nz | ||
| Project/layout/blog | top | |||
| Märklin-users.net | This link takes you to a Märklin modellers forum that has some VERY useful tips and links to other Märklinist's, you could even subscribe to the mailing list? | www.marklin-users.net | ||
| Miniatur Wunderland | Massive world of moving minature models, trains, cars, aeroplanes etc based in Hamburg | www.miniatur-wunderland.com | ||
| ETE | The European Train Enthusiasts is a group that model not only Märklin but a full range of Model Trains from other european manufacturers. There is also a SIG group focusing on display modules. | www.ete.org | ||
| Bundesbahnzeit | Ulrich Budde's website all in german but has some spectacular photographs from various era's | www.bundesbahnzeit.de | ||
| Retail/Online Stores | top | |||
| The LokShop | The LokShop supply most of the main brands from MRR manufacturers including, Märklin, Faller, Kibri, Viessmann and Uhlenbrock all at reasonable prices too | www.lokshop.de | ||
| Toottoot | Toottoot is a South Island based reseller of Märklin, Viessmann, ESU, Auhagen, Faller and other manufacturers. | www.toottoot.co.nz | ||
| Merv Smith Hobbies | Merv Smith Hobbies have a large range of Model Railroad goodies from most manufacturers and have lots of larger gauge Models | no website | ||
| Constellation Hobbies | Only occaisional second hand Märklin, but a good selection of Noch and other scenic items | www.constellationhobbies.co.nz | ||
| Stoker Models | open 7 days Cnr Market Road & Great South Road, Greenlane Ph/Fax (09) 520-1737 | no website | ||
| Clubs | top | |||
| YouTube Channel | A link to the Auckland Märklin Club YouTube Channel | Link | ||
| Auckland Marklin Club Facebook page | follow us here | The Auckland Marklin Club Inc | Facebook | ||
| The Wellington Märklin Club | The Website of fellow Kiwi Märklin Modellers, based in Wellington, some nice photos and reference information. This is without doubt the longest-established club of its kind in New Zealand! | www.mmrc.org.nz | ||
| Z Gauge | top | |||
| zScale | Do it Yourself in Z-scale. Contains many articles on Z gauge model railroading | www.zscale.org | ||
| Tom's Z Scale Trains | Tom's Z Scale Trains & Northwest Pacific Z Scalers Information Lots of photos and movies showing both large and small z gauge layouts | www.tomgtomg.com | ||
| Val Ease Central Railroad | Award winning multi-suitcase layout | www.val-ease-central.com | ||
| Tom's Z Scale Trains | Tom's Z Scale Trains & Northwest Pacific Z Scalers Information Lots of photos and movies showing both large and small z gauge layouts | www.tomgtomg.com | ||
| Ztrack | The magazine for Z Scale Model Railroading. Ztrack is the world's largest magazine devoted to Z scale model railroading. The gallery is worth a look | www.ztrack.com | ||
| Other Links | top | |||
| Mikes Rail History | This site is a fantastic rail history resource, based before 1935, from the subways of Glasgow to the "Johanasburg Express", it's all here, check it out. | www.mikes.railhistory.railfan.net | ||
| German Steam | A fasinating website if you're into German Steam (and we are) there are some fantastic photo's of Dampfloks in their full glory, with lots more information as well | www.germansteam.co.uk | ||