Auktionhaus Selzer, of Rüdesheimam Rhein, Germany, has dealt in toy trains of all gauges, steam engines, and antique tin toys for many years. Märklin trains populate his website www.selzer-toy-auction.com. Christian Selzer also produces replica Märklin trains as well as replica replacement parts.
In addition to the four locomotives above, Selzer is noted for his replicas ofMärklin’s “Amerikanishen” locomotives, the streamlined Commodore Vanderbilt Hudson (AK66/12920), the regular NYC Hudson (AHR/12920) and the (not pictured) older Pacific(AHR64/3021) from the early 1900s.
Selzer Commodore Vanderbilt Hudson
Selzer Hudson
Selzer HS 64
The Selzer replica HS64/13020 was produced in both brown and green.
These replicas were all produced in limited quantities; typically 30 to 50 models were made.
Christian Selzer is also noted for his Märklin styled model of the legendary Austrian Class 310 steam locomotive. Designed by Austrian locomotive designer Karl Gölsdorf in the early 1900s, the Class 310 was built as an express passenger locomotive for the Austrian Imperial and Royal State Railway (KKStB). Characterized by its very large drivers, powerful pistons, and long tapered boiler, the locomotive, with its unusual 2-6-4 configuration, could reach speeds of 100 km/hr. Austria had a total of 43 of these locomotives; Prussia and Poland had seven and three respectively (Ref 4). At least one locomotive, 310.23 has been preserved and is still operated. (Note: You can view several YouTube videos of this historic locomotive; see for example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWWbl3z5tc4 for starters.)
The preserved Austrian Class 310.23 locomotive.
Christian Selzer produced 15 models of this high stepping locomotive, in both black and builder’s gray liveries, about five years ago and he does intend to produce another group of 15 locomotives at some future date.The model projects an added level of detail that Märklin might have incorporated in their future 0 gauge trains. A classy looking steam locomotive, the Selser 310 must look great running on a layout.
The SelzerMärklin Styled Class 310 Locomotive (Photo courtesy Allen Levy
collection)
Christian Selzer continues to auction Märklin trains and produce replicas today. He can be reached at the following addresses:
Christian Selzer
Peterstraße 20
D 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein
Tel. (+49) (0) 67 22-4 02 47 77
Fax 91 07
Email: cs@selzer-toy-auction.com
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