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[quote]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] Thanks Guy I looked into the avalibility of parts to do a conversion and I concluded it isn't worth it. The Marklin site is frustrating to navigate searching for parts. I would like to find a shell and maybe kitbash with parts from my scrap box.. I have my eye on eBay, but you know how that goes. Wait for days for the auction to end and get out bid in the last half second. Do you know of a source for part such as shells in the U.S.A.? Thanks again. <hr noshade size="1"> update 4/3/04 Thanks for the tip Guy. I e-maild[url="http://www.helmutshobbies.com/"] Helmuts Hobbies[/url] and waiting for a reply. I placed a bid on a Marklin 0-6-0T engine on eBay, that I thought by they way it looked, wasn't worth more than a cheap Model Power loco of the same size. About $20. It sold for over $113!!! [:0] Go figure.
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