Compact Track Geometry
Short track sections and small fixed radii permit train operation in a limited area.
Märklin mini-club at a Scale of 1:220
Märklin Z Gauge Track
A newly structured overview of the Märklin mini-club track products clearly verified at Modellbahnshop: short straights, fixed curves, 660-millimetre flexible track, a crossing, electric left- and right-hand turnouts, electric curved turnouts, insulating and connecting rail joiners and track-fastening accessories.
Z gauge
1:220 scale
6.5 mm track gauge
two-rail operation
without roadbed
660 mm flexible track
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Model Railways in a Particularly Small Space
What is the Märklin mini-club track system?
Märklin mini-club is a two-rail track system for Z gauge. The nominal size uses a scale of 1:220 and a model track gauge of 6.5 millimetres.
The track does not include a permanently integrated ballast roadbed. It is fixed to a prepared, level route and can then be ballasted individually.
Short straights are suitable for compensating for length differences within compact track plans. Fixed curves permit defined circles and parallel routes.
The 660-millimetre flexible track can be used for individual track alignments, transition curves and custom lengths.
Electromagnetic standard and curved turnouts permit route changes in a small area. The crossing, connecting and insulating rail joiners and track fastening nails complete the track system.
Flexible Track for Free Radii
The long track can be shortened and adapted to individual track alignments.
Electric Turnouts
Standard and curved turnouts include an electromagnetic twin-coil drive.
Verified Radii and Diverging Angles
Compare Märklin Z Gauge Track Geometry
The following table is limited to track and turnouts for which a confirmed Modellbahnshop product page is used on this page.
| Track Element | Dimensions | Angle | Product | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Straight | 25 mm | – | 8504 | Length compensation within a track plan |
| Straight | 55 mm | – | 8503 | Stations and route extensions |
| Small Radius | Radius 145 mm | 45° | 8510 | Very compact track alignment |
| Inner Radius | Radius 195 mm | 30° | 8521 | Circles, curved turnouts and parallel routes |
| Outer Radius | Radius 220 mm | 45° | 8530 | Larger outer track curve |
| Crossing | 112.8 mm | 13° | 8559 | Crossing track alignment |
| Standard Turnout | Radius 490 mm | 13° | 8562, 8563 | Stations and sidings |
| Curved Turnout | Radius 195 mm | 30° | 8568, 8569 | Junction within a curved route |
| Flexible Track | Length 660 mm | Free | 8594 | Individual radii and transition curves |
Observe Vehicle Radii
The smallest track radius is not automatically suitable for every long vehicle.
Cut Flexible Track Cleanly
The rail profiles and sleeper strip should be cut to length without tension and reconnected.
Plan the Power Supply
Clean contacts and several power feeds improve operating reliability.
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Märklin Z Gauge Track by Product Group
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From a Small Track Plan to a Reliable Layout
Planning and Laying Märklin Z Gauge Track Correctly
The small scale requires particularly clean track transitions, a level route and reliable electrical contacts.
Compact Small Layout
Small radii permit complete train operation in a limited area.
Station and Shunting Operations
Standard turnouts, curved turnouts and the crossing create varied routes.
Individual Track Alignment
Flexible track permits free radii and flowing routes.
Step 1
Match Vehicles and Radii
Check the minimum radius of the longest locomotives and coaches.
Step 2
Prepare the Route Precisely
Even small irregularities can affect the operation of a Z gauge layout.
Step 3
Check the Electrics and Turnouts
Test every connection and route before adding the scenery.
Step 4
Test First, Then Secure the Track
Test the layout slowly and in both directions.
Avoid Common Z Gauge Track-Construction Errors
- Laying track on an uneven route
- Fixing flexible track under tension
- Using small radii without testing the vehicles
- Failing to push the connecting joiners on completely
- Providing too few electrical power feeds
- Blocking turnout mechanisms with adhesive or ballast
Guidance About Track Fastening
Push the fastening nails in only far enough to avoid deforming the sleepers.
Answers About Track Gauge, Flexible Track and Turnouts
Frequently Asked Questions About Märklin Z Gauge Track
Answers about scale, track gauge, radii, flexible track, the crossing, standard turnouts, curved turnouts and accessories.
What scale does Märklin Z gauge use?
Z gauge uses a scale of 1:220.
What track gauge does the track use?
The model track gauge is 6.5 millimetres.
Does the track include an integrated roadbed?
No. The ballast bed is constructed separately when the layout is built.
How long is flexible track 8594?
The flexible track is 660 millimetres long.
Which short straight sections are included?
Product 8504 is 25 millimetres long and product 8503 is 55 millimetres long.
What geometry does track 8510 use?
Product 8510 is a 45-degree curve with a radius of 145 millimetres.
What geometry does track 8521 use?
Product 8521 has a radius of 195 millimetres and an angle of 30 degrees.
What geometry does track 8530 use?
Product 8530 has a radius of 220 millimetres and an angle of 45 degrees.
What geometry does crossing 8559 use?
The crossing is 112.8 millimetres long and has a crossing angle of 13 degrees.
Which standard electric turnouts are available?
Product 8562 is the left-hand electromagnetic turnout and product 8563 is the right-hand turnout.
What geometry do products 8562 and 8563 use?
The turnouts are 110 millimetres long, have a radius of 490 millimetres and a diverging angle of 13 degrees.
Which curved turnouts are included?
Product 8568 is the left-hand electromagnetic curved turnout and product 8569 is the right-hand turnout.
What geometry do the curved turnouts use?
The curved turnouts have a radius of 195 millimetres and an angle of 30 degrees.
What are joiners 8954 used for?
The pack contains insulating and connecting joiners for electrical isolation points and track connections.
What are track nails 8999 used for?
They are used to fasten Z gauge track carefully to the layout base.
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Model Railway Guide
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From a Short Straight to a Complete Z Gauge Layout
Plan radii, turnouts, flexible track, the power supply and maintenance access together.