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Märklin HO Community

Your Märklin HO
collection, finally
properly catalogued.

Organise your locomotives and wagons, explore a database of 6,000+ models spanning 1935 to 2026, and connect with passionate collectors from around the world.

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1935–2026 catalogue
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Models Collected
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Catalogue Entries
locomotives & wagons, 1935–2026
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Echt klasse
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Very useful, easy to use and tidy graphics.
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Practical, very useful.
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Coole App mit einer riesigen Datenbank an Bildern.
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Perfect to keep track of our collection and to connect with other collectors.
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Everything you need

Built for serious collectors

From cataloguing your first locomotive to buying from a collector across the world — klinnect covers every part of the hobby.

Rolling Stock Library

Browse the full Märklin HO catalogue from 1935 to 2026. Filter by era, operator, power type, and year. Every model documented in one place.

Explore the catalogue

Collection Manager

Add models with quantities, notes, and values. Build train consists with the generator, manage your wishlist, and export your full inventory to PDF.

Manage your collection

Community & Marketplace

Share your collection on the feed, connect with collectors globally, and buy or sell models directly — no commissions, no middlemen.

Meet the community

Barcode Scanner

Scan Märklin model boxes (post-1990) with your camera and add them to your collection instantly. Available in the iOS and Android app.

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New · Barcode Scanner

Scan. Matched.
Added.

Point your phone at any Märklin box barcode from 1990 onwards — klinnect identifies the model instantly. No more manual searching.

  • Instant recognition — EAN barcode matched in milliseconds
  • Models from 1990+ — Full EAN database for modern Märklin HO
  • iOS & Android — Available on the App Store and Google Play
  • Collection & Wishlist — Add directly to either list

* Barcode scanning requires the mobile app (iOS or Android).

New · Maintenance

Every loco serviced.
Everything on record.

Keep a full maintenance history for each locomotive — right inside your collection. With the matching service manual as a PDF, one tap away.

  • Up to 20 maintenance jobs — per locomotive, with date and notes
  • Oil · Tires · Bulbs — tick off exactly what was serviced
  • Built-in PDF manuals — open service documents right in the app, on web and mobile
Video Tutorials

Learn klinnect
in 4 Episodes

Step-by-step walkthroughs — from your first sign-in to a fully managed collection.

Episode 1 YouTube
Getting Started & Setup
Create your account, set up your profile and add your first locomotive to the collection.
Episode 2 YouTube
Managing Collection & Wishlist
Search, filter and organise models — the collection and wishlist features explained in detail.
Episode 3 YouTube
Marketplace & Listings
List models for sale, manage your listings and buy from other collectors on the marketplace.
Episode 4 YouTube
Community & Train Generator
Discover other collectors, build favourite train consists and make the most of the community features.
New feature

Train Generator

Automatically build realistic train configurations from your own Märklin HO collection. Filter by era, power type, and operator — or assemble your dream consist manually and save it for later.

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1859
The heritage

A brief history of Märklin HO

Märklin, founded in Göppingen in 1859, revolutionised model railroading by introducing the HO scale in the 1930s. Their precision-engineered locomotives became the gold standard for collectors worldwide — capturing the character of real railways in miniature form.

klinnect is built to honour that legacy. Whether you're a seasoned collector with hundreds of models or just discovering the hobby, this platform gives your collection the home it deserves.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything collectors ask before signing up.

Is klinnect free?
Yes. Creating an account, managing your collection, browsing the catalogue, keeping a wishlist and exporting a PDF are all free — no ads, no credit card.
Which Märklin models are in the catalogue?
Over 6,000 Märklin HO locomotives and wagons from 1935 to 2026, with photos, era, operator, production years and technical details. If a model is missing you can request it and we will add it.
Do I need the app, or does it work in a browser?
Both. klinnect runs entirely in the browser on any device, and there are native apps for iOS and Android. Your collection syncs between them — the barcode scanner is most useful on a phone.
How do I add models to my collection?
Scan the EAN barcode on the box, search by article number, or create your own entry. Models from other manufacturers can be added as custom items too.
Can I export my collection?
Yes. You can generate a PDF of your collection at any time — useful for insurance, for swap meets, or simply to print.
Is my collection private?
Your collection can be hidden. You choose whether other collectors can see it, and you can change that at any time in your settings.
Can I track maintenance on my locomotives?
Yes. Log oiling, repairs and cleaning against each locomotive with dates, and read the matching Märklin service manuals as PDFs inside the app.

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