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Very good Electric loco, Ray.  |
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 Joined: 26/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,300 Location: washington,dc
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Hi Ray, very nice purchase. I would leave her "as is". It gives her character, I think. Natural aging, so to speak. Peter 
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 Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Originally Posted by: petestra  Hi Ray, very nice purchase. I would leave her "as is". It gives her character, I think. Natural aging, so to speak. Peter Thanks Peter, I might just do that. Anyway, at normal viewing distance it's difficult to see the scratches (or maybe I need new glasses!  ) I might just rub off what's left of the paint on the buffers |
Ray from the Rock.
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WOW! I am truly amazed. The pictures are absolutely wonderful. You did a super job. This is a fantastic assortment of trains. How far is Gibraltar from Italy? Maybe I'll come by and pay admission. Just kidding. I was not able to see the layout, though. When I click on it there is a message that it does not work. So, you can only run two locos at a time? Is it because of the power supply? I thought one could run four easily. Again, congratulations. Silvano
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Originally Posted by: baggio WOW! I am truly amazed. The pictures are absolutely wonderful. You did a super job. This is a fantastic assortment of trains. How far is Gibraltar from Italy? Maybe I'll come by and pay admission. Just kidding. I was not able to see the layout, though. When I click on it there is a message that it does not work. So, you can only run two locos at a time? Is it because of the power supply? I thought one could run four easily. Again, congratulations. Silvano Hi Silvano, I'm very glad you enjoyed the pictures of my trains. My layout is described in this thread: http://www.marklin-users...tion-scene-finished.aspxThe plan shown on the first page is not what I ended up with. The final plan is visible later in the thread, and I'm currently working on an extension with three sidings. The reason I can only run two trains is because I only have two tracks. The layout is too small for multiple routes. Maybe one day I can find more room for a bigger layout! |
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 Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 17,006 Location: Scotland
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Hi Ray, Great looking Loco. I'd leave her just as she is. Ian.
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Thanks for your input, Ian. I think I probably will. She will still need a conversion to digital though... |
Ray from the Rock.
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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The 37001 I pre-ordered from Lokshop is on its way:  Also included in the parcel will be a 60942 and 60943 to convert my 3040 E40 to digital. The conversion will feature a MLD decoder with mfx and 5 pole motor. I look forward to running her with my old 3039 Br110 |
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 25,039 Location: United Kingdom
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Excellent, Keep posted when arrive Ray. |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 17,006 Location: Scotland
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Hi Ray, Very nice. Ian.
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Originally Posted by: RayF The 37001 I pre-ordered from Lokshop is on its way:
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Hi Ray, A really nice model I'd be curious to watch a video showing these new telex couplers in action... Regards Joël |
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Thanks Joël,
I already have a couple of locos with these couplers. The Kof III and the Br261 have them, and they work well with Marklin close couplers, but not so well with the older Relex couplers.
I'll try to show a video of them working in the next week or so. |
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Here's a photo of my new 37001 OBB 2048 on my layout. She runs very smoothly and the sounds are good, though I again had to turn the volume right down to avoid disturbing the neighbours! Why do they make them so loud? The couplings work as intended, though I haven't had the chance to use them over a long period. With these Telex types I try to only use Marklin close couplers for better reliability.  |
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 25,039 Location: United Kingdom
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Look great, Is it heavy that old model? |
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Hi Stephen,
Thanks. I think it's about the same weight as the old model. |
Ray from the Rock.
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Originally Posted by: petestra Hi Peter, Thanks. I'll try it out tomorrow when I get a chance. |
Ray from the Rock.
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I had a quick test this morning, and the results will be disappointing to those who prefer the older Relex couplers.
Both the newer plastic type and the older all metal types behave in the same way. They will not be hooked at all by the Telex coupler. The Telex coupler "hook" is at a level which is about 1mm below the level of the loop on Relex couplers, so there is not a hope that they will couple up.
Fortunately I have a box of replacement close couplers (7205) for the newer types, but wagons with the older metal types will need a barrier wagon fitted with a close coupler at the loco end if shunting is required. |
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Originally Posted by: RayF Here's a photo of my new 37001 OBB 2048 on my layout.
She runs very smoothly and the sounds are good, though I again had to turn the volume right down to avoid disturbing the neighbours! Why do they make them so loud? Lovely small diesel, Ray Have you chosen OBB (not DB) version intentionally? As for the sound, I also noticed that latest locos (37160 BR 94, 37565 Croc) are extremely loud! But I prefer they to be loud with possibility to decrease the volume, instead lack of volume like on my 39804 V 200.
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Originally Posted by: Andrey Originally Posted by: RayF Here's a photo of my new 37001 OBB 2048 on my layout.
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Lovely small diesel, Ray Have you chosen OBB (not DB) version intentionally? .... Thanks Andrey, Yes, I chose the OBB version as I already have the DB Br212 in both red and blue/cream liveries. Also I wanted to add to my small range of OBB locos. I have the 1043 and 1141 electrics and the 2016 Hercules diesel. This loco brings me up to four, which means I can run an all OBB scene on my layout. |
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Joined: 22/10/2010(UTC) Posts: 881 Location: FRANCE
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Originally Posted by: RayF I had a quick test this morning, and the results will be disappointing to those who prefer the older Relex couplers.
Both the newer plastic type and the older all metal types behave in the same way. They will not be hooked at all by the Telex coupler. The Telex coupler "hook" is at a level which is about 1mm below the level of the loop on Relex couplers, so there is not a hope that they will couple up.
Fortunately I have a box of replacement close couplers (7205) for the newer types, but wagons with the older metal types will need a barrier wagon fitted with a close coupler at the loco end if shunting is required. Hi Ray, Thank you for reporting your tests. Well, telex seems to be difficult to achieve for manufacturers . There must be so many different kind of couplers ! Best Regards Joël |
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 Joined: 22/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 265
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Hi all, Has anyone had any success with the Krois digital couplers. http://krois-modell.com/produkt/digikupp/h0/Brian. |
Brian
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 9,893 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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No sorry, I have only tried Marklin Telex couplers. |
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