Marklin Tin Train Station For Sale- Antique Toy *SOLD*

Marklin Tin Train Station For Sale- Antique Toy

Our large tin train station, likely Banhof model 2000,  will make an incredible backdrop for toys at over 10″ wide.

The lithograph walls are very well detailed and lid lifts off for play value.  Station information signs add a 1920’s era charm to the accessory. Early production of this reached into the 1910’s, but with the thicker fence this is likely a 1920’s model.  Below we see the early M and C intertwined symbol of early Marklin Toys.

Note that the C shaped sheet metal inside the roof is for candles!  Yes, this toy and its chimney were designed for glowing train station ambiance.  No, it wasn’t a safe idea for sure!  Kids and candles with tiny stands…… pre-safety standard times for sure.

Paint condition is very good and original. The roof and base appear hand painted.  It does not include any lights or antenna; sold as shown. Figure not included.

 

Gebruder Maerklin Goppingen, Germany (Marklin)
1859 to date
Founder: Theodor and his wife, Caroline Maerklin
Specialty: Originated as a maker of doll-sized tinplate kitchenware. When sons took over the business in 1888, firm name was changed to Gebruder Maerklin. Branched out to a variety of enameled tinplate boats, carousels, aeronautical toys. Unsurpassed in production of clockwork, steam, and electric trains. Introduced first standardized tinplate tracks in 1891. Maerklin switched to plastic train sets in the late 1950s.