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Offline barrister2u  
#1 Posted : 04 August 2012 14:00:29(UTC)
barrister2u

United States   
Joined: 13/07/2012(UTC)
Posts: 6
Location: harleysville, pa
I started with Maerklin some years ago by buying Maxi sets, all of which I run with a 6446 transformer in AC.

I then decided to move deeper into Spur 1 and recently purchased the 55024 Berlin Commuter set.

It arrived, I put it on the tracks, turned on the transformer and --nothing.

I understand the passenger LEDS are run in digital only. So, I have no passenger lights.

I thought the set would run in AC.

Curiously, there are traction tires on one side of the driving wheels. How does the loco get power?

I need some help to understand these issues and to get it running.

Should I go digital and, if so, what is required?

Thanks, Mark



Offline Markus Schild  
#2 Posted : 04 August 2012 16:32:13(UTC)
Markus Schild

Germany   
Joined: 14/01/2006(UTC)
Posts: 1,802
Location: Wurttemberg
Hi Mark,

The loco must be switched to "AC-mode" if you like to run it with your transformer. You must find a small switch as shown on the sketch below:

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From:
Code:
http://medienpdb.maerklin.de/product_files/1/pdf/55024_betrieb.pdf


Regards

Markus
Offline barrister2u  
#3 Posted : 04 August 2012 20:19:20(UTC)
barrister2u

United States   
Joined: 13/07/2012(UTC)
Posts: 6
Location: harleysville, pa
Hi Markus,

Thanks for the info. I found the switch. The train is now running. Thanks again, Mark
Offline Bigdaddynz  
#4 Posted : 05 August 2012 00:40:36(UTC)
Bigdaddynz

New Zealand   
Joined: 17/09/2006(UTC)
Posts: 18,661
Location: New Zealand
Now all we need is pictures of the set running..........! ThumpUp


BTW, Welcome to the forum Mark.
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