Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16": Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide

The product behind this guide is Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16". Because similar model railroad accessory products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Märklin title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.

The record that separates this item

• Exact product: Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16"
• Brand or vendor: Märklin
• Product type: Model Railroad Accessory
• SKU or catalog key: MRK8568
• Scale stated in the record: 1/16
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $80.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1/16 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. For this record, MRK8568 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

What the current listing actually confirms

The product page identifies the item this way: “Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16" is the exact Märklin release identified by part number 8568. The product photo and package data have been checked against the matching item record. At the workbench Use the manufacturer part number when matching this item to a layout plan, repair list, or project notes. The package is sold as the specific item shown; confirm fit, scale, and application before ordering. Product details Manufacturer: Märklin Part number: 8568 Shipping weight: 33 g” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

Practical use and compatibility

Place Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16" in the layout plan by answering four questions: what scale is stated, what railroad or equipment identity is shown, what physical or electrical interface is required, and what clearance or radius does the layout provide? The catalog key MRK8568 keeps those answers attached to the correct release.

For rolling stock, inspect road number, body style, trucks, wheels and couplers. For electronics, identify connector, current capacity, speaker or lighting needs. For structures and scenery, verify footprint, power and clearance.

Second-pass inspection

Use a consistent roster format: manufacturer, item number, road name, road number, scale, coupler standard, wheel notes and acquisition date. A complete roster is more useful than a title-only wish list when the same prototype appears in several releases.

If the exact item is intended for display rather than operation, the same identity fields still matter even when radius or control compatibility does not.

Using the gallery as evidence

The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier MRK8568.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use MRK8568 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 · Märklin

Cataloging and project notes

A useful record for Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16" includes the original URL, SKU MRK8568, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.

Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.

Gift considerations

As a gift, Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16" is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.

Final identity questions

What identifies this exact product?

The complete title, MRK8568, vendor Märklin, product type Model Railroad Accessory and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.

What is still unconfirmed?

Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.

Where should the purchase decision be finalized?

Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.

Decision summary: choose Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16" when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.

Review the live Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16" listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with MRK8568 and the full name Märklin Electric Left Curved Turnout Radius 195 mm / 7-11/16". The record identifies Märklin as the vendor and Model Railroad Accessory as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact SKU preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.