QUOTE: Originally posted by Jacktal I'm not absolutely sure,but I believe that I read somewhere that Marklin locos use the outer rails for one polarity while the center rail takes care of the other polarity,so converting to DC would need redesigning the current supply to the motor.Not always easy,if not impossible.I suggest you verify this carefully before buying..........
QUOTE: Originally posted by carpenter matt Gsetter, Maybe try www.portlines.com they remotor ac flyer stuff to DC. It's a can motor conversion.
QUOTE: Originally posted by MReditor Gsetter, Because Marklin locomotives use a center-rail pickup, the wheels are not insulated. Marklin has offered many of its locomotives in 2-rail versions under the Hamo and Trix names, so Marklin USA (www.marklin.com) may have the insulated wheelsets and pickups you would need. Make sure to order insulated wheels for the entire locomotive and tender, not just the drivers. As far as the motor, in many cases they'll also offer a permanent magnet that replaces the field coil on the motor you have now. With new wheels, pickup wipers, a new magnet, and some rewiring, you'll have a DC locomotive. Unless you really want to convert this particular locomotive, however, it might be simpler to find the number of the DC version, buy one of those, and sell the locomotive you have to a Marklin guy. Terry
QUOTE: Originally posted by Trainnut1250 Gary, In my 30+ years experience running Marklin, I would have to say that conversion either way - 3 rail AC to 2 DC rail or 2 rail DC to 3 rail AC is a lot more work than it first appears. In my opinion it is not worth it. In addition to the points Terry makes, there is the fact that the flanges will bottom out on all but code 100 track, the wheel sets are slightly narrower than NMRA standard (which can cause problems in switches) and most of the parts Terry is talking about are expensive. Marklin has made HAMO two rail DC for at least 30 years. I think you can probably find what you are looking for on Ebay or through the MEA (Marklin Enthusiasts of America) at a reasonable price. Guy
QUOTE: Originally posted by Trainnut1250 Gary, Scott at Helmuts hobbies in West Virginia. Look him up in MR. He advertises there most months. He is great at all things Marklin and may be able to help you out with some ideas or perhaps some old parts from his parts box. He does excellent repair work and if any one has old parts that you might be interested in, he does. Let me know how it goes. Guy
--David
QUOTE: Originally posted by BR60103 Gary: I'm going to plug our club show this month. We are scheduled to have an Indian prototype railway in O gauge. We also have Hornby & other British dealers. The Great Briti***rain Show, April 24-25, Brampton, Ontario. We are 3 1/2 to 4 hours east of Windsor. (more details if desired)