Comments on: Marklin is Insolvent http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/2009/02/11/marklin-is-insolvent/ Model train, prototype photos information, articles and links to model train sites Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:44:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Trains O Scale http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/2009/02/11/marklin-is-insolvent/#comment-7385 Trains O Scale Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:50:04 +0000 http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/?p=115#comment-7385 Marklin trains are still very collectible and the pride of my collection. Cheers! Marklin trains are still very collectible and the pride of my collection. Cheers!

]]> By: Alex http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/2009/02/11/marklin-is-insolvent/#comment-7051 Alex Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:54:00 +0000 http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/?p=115#comment-7051 This is sad news, but how on earth did they manage to rack up a loan of 50 millions euros? Many companies are facing hard times at the moment, and I suppose when times are hard it is companies just like marklin that are likely to go under. Model Trains aren't exactly necessary commodities. Well not for everyone :) This is sad news, but how on earth did they manage to rack up a loan of 50 millions euros?
Many companies are facing hard times at the moment, and I suppose when times are hard it is companies just like marklin that are likely to go under. Model Trains aren’t exactly necessary commodities.

Well not for everyone :)

]]> By: Nelson http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/2009/02/11/marklin-is-insolvent/#comment-2495 Nelson Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:55:12 +0000 http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/?p=115#comment-2495 I know some time has passed since the Marklin announcement, but I think this is a sad reflection on the state of corporate structure now and the way money works globally, by that I mean that there seems to be a disconnect between high quality products e.g. Marklin Trains and financial viability e.g. staying out of bankruptcy. For a time (maybe it was a short time) it at least seemed like building a great product was a strong hedge to business success. It's interesting how real world economic changes can even have influence on model railroading. the one past time that many of us do to get a break from that kind of stuff. I know some time has passed since the Marklin announcement, but I think this is a sad reflection on the state of corporate structure now and the way money works globally, by that I mean that there seems to be a disconnect between high quality products e.g. Marklin Trains and financial viability e.g. staying out of bankruptcy.

For a time (maybe it was a short time) it at least seemed like building a great product was a strong hedge to business success. It’s interesting how real world economic changes can even have influence on model railroading. the one past time that many of us do to get a break from that kind of stuff.

]]> By: Ian_c http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/2009/02/11/marklin-is-insolvent/#comment-1436 Ian_c Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:56:51 +0000 http://www.modeltrainsnthings.com/?p=115#comment-1436 I can't image a world without Marklin.... I've had Marklin trains for almost 50yrs and continue to collect even now. What if all the Marklin enthusiasts all over the world were to donate $5.00 to a "save Marklin fund" and use this to pay out the outstanding debts, and help to reorganise the company.. (They must be in the millions) It could work.. Look at what Richard Branson did with the Virgin group of companies. He took a chance (on a number of occasions) and has never looked back !! This is a company that deserves the support of all it's customers after all the years of enjoyment they have given to (what's now) millions of people worldwide...Think about it Folks... It really wouldn't take much to make this a reality !!!! - Post your support on this website and let's see what happens !!! I can’t image a world without Marklin…. I’ve had Marklin trains for almost 50yrs and continue to collect even now.
What if all the Marklin enthusiasts all over the world were to donate $5.00 to a “save Marklin fund” and use this to pay out the outstanding debts, and help to reorganise the company.. (They must be in the millions) It could work.. Look at what Richard Branson did with the Virgin group of companies. He took a chance (on a number of occasions) and has never looked back !! This is a company that deserves the support of all it’s customers after all the years of enjoyment they have given to (what’s now) millions of people worldwide…Think about it Folks… It really wouldn’t take much to make this a reality !!!! – Post your support on this website and let’s see what happens !!!

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