Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide

The product behind this guide is Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559. Because similar model railroad track products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Märklin title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.

Exact identity and distinguishing details

• Exact product: Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559
• Brand or vendor: Märklin
• Product type: Model Railroad Track
• SKU or catalog key: MRK8559
• Manufacturer item: 8559
• Road or release number: 8559
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $36.29 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

The complete title is meaningful here, not decorative. The number 8559 separates this release from visually similar versions. Manufacturer item 8559 is a stronger matching key than a shortened marketplace title. Keep MRK8559 with the product record because abbreviated names often omit the detail that distinguishes one version from another.

The verified description in context

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559 is an exact Märklin item for model railroad layouts, train collections, or replacement and expansion projects. Product details Manufacturer: Märklin Manufacturer item: 8559 MM SKU: MRK8559 UPC/EAN: 4001883085593 The product identity and image were matched to the exact manufacturer item before publication. Review the scale, road name, number, geometry, dimensions, and package quantity in the title to confirm the correct fit.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

Planning around the exact item

For Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559, separate collection identity from operating suitability. Collection identity is established by manufacturer, item number, road name, number and appearance. Operating suitability depends on scale, track, radius, coupler, wheel and control standards. SKU MRK8559 links both questions to one product.

When a required dimension or electrical rating is missing, treat it as unconfirmed and consult the current manufacturer instructions.

A closer project or collection check

For electronics, do not connect the item until the locomotive or accessory wiring is documented. For rolling stock, check free rolling, wheel gauge and coupler height. For structures, make a paper footprint before cutting scenery. Each approach tests the highest-risk compatibility point first.

The live page remains the source for current price and availability; the roster remains the source for what the layout already owns.

Using the gallery as evidence

The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

Checks to complete before ordering

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use MRK8559 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Trains & Train Sets · Märklin

The collection record worth keeping

The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and MRK8559 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.

Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.

Gift considerations

For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the SKU MRK8559 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.

Questions answered by the exact listing

Why does Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559 have its own guide?

Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.

Is a contextual image a contents list?

No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.

How can a later owner verify the item?

They can compare the title, SKU MRK8559, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU MRK8559, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.

Review the live Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559 listing

Verified October 16, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific verification note

The evidence trail for Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559 should remain attached to SKU MRK8559. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.

Decision record for future reference

The final purchase record for Märklin Crossing – 4-7/16'' 13 Degree #8559 should contain the vendor Märklin, product type Model Railroad Track, SKU MRK8559, selected option, current price and the image used to verify the item. This set of evidence is more durable than a title alone and makes a later duplicate or replacement check much faster.

After arrival, compare the item with that evidence before discarding packaging or beginning work. Note any discrepancy, then record actual fit, condition or performance only after direct inspection. The resulting trail explains both the original offer and the owner’s later experience while keeping the article accurate, specific and reviewable.