what kind of wire would you use? Did Marklin make the wire?
Thanks, Dave
Dave,
which Marklin catenary system are we talking about?
Marklin used to make a tinplate-type catenary system using stamped metal "wires", loosely resembling German type catenary.
With the introduction of the new C-Gleis track in the 1990´s Marklin also put a new and much more prototypical catenary system into the market, for which they off a variety of different lengths "wires".
IIRC, Marklin´s and Viessmann´s systems are identical.
In any case, if you plan to use the Marklin system, stay with Marklin´s "wires"!
Of course, there is still Sommerfeldt, a much more realistic system, available in many different styles, following either German, Austrian, Swiss, Italian, Belgian etc - prototypes, which are distinctly different!
Sommerfeldt is something like the BMW or Mercedes among the catenary systems, but rather expensive and extremely complicated to install.
I used the old stamped metal marklin catenary on a couple of layouts and then switched to a North American trolley wire design for my last layout. It wasn’t prototypical but I liked the fine look.
Guy
see stuff at: the Willoughby Line Site
Guy, is there a way to see more of this nice layout?
What masts go with what catenary wire. IE like the 7009 mast
Dave
There are at least three types of Marklin track and the catenary masts are different for each type. Metal M track, K track and the newer C track. I would suggest getting your hands on a Marklin catalog to see the different track styles and appropriate catenary for each.
Ulrich: send me a PM if you want more info on my old Marklin layout.
Guy - PM sent!