Run only items that can handle the small LGB radii - Maxi - with some exceptions (the class 18.4 and I think the E44) will run on LGB. Maxi runs on a 2 foot / 600mm radius. You might still have problems on the switches - If I remember correctly.

Obviously you already know to switch the engine switches to DC or to swap the chips in the engine - that are included with every Maxi lok.

The expensive 1 Gauge stuff (any car with more than 2 axles) will not run well on LGB - in my experience. The profi - 1 gauge (Maerklin's term, not mine) requires a radius of 1020mm as a minimun (roughly 3 feet 4 inches) - some locos like the BR01 - hate the 1020 and should really run on a 2 meter radius.

If you want to get a rise out of the Garden railway crowd - tell them there is no such thing as "G - Scale", it's actually 2 - scale (1:22.5) and their version is 11m (or 2m) - as in narrow / metre gauge.

I have a couple of #2 scale normal gauge cars - they are absolutely huge - and heavy - they even make the LGB stuff look tiny.

Word of advice - try not to run into any LGB plastic trains with your superior maerklin sheetmetal trains - the LGB doesn't handle it well.

the living room ? [}:)][}:)][}:)]

7gauges mainly answered the question already. The only thing I can add to it is that some people choose to run Märklin Gauge 1 material on LGB track since it's made of brass instead of (not allways stainless) steel Märklin uses. This of course only is an advantage when running your trains outside. It does work, using the small radii isn't the best solution, so keep that in mind. If you really have the space for it, use 16050/16150 switches instead of the usual LGB switches. Really nice!

In my opinion LGB rails are looking a little to big for Märklin, this is of course caused by the fact that these rails are designed for a bigger scale trains.

Should be OK - noce big curves - have fun.

Yeah - yesterday I ordered an E91 from Modelbahnzentrum - can't go wrong for half price at 1199 Euro (less 17%) - plus some other stuff the high command need not know about.

This summer I'll finish the garden layout - if only to run the live steam class 18 lok. I wonder if the radio transmitters and receivers are legal in North America - it's kind of an odd frequency.

yeah, that one and the Blue S 3/6 also is at 599euro... less 16% so I ordered it too. I then combined the order of 10 cars, and got 25% off... High command would flip if she new what I spent!

as for the Live steam, I want it... it's going to have to wait until I have a home layout however, as these guys will not want the soot and oil on their track. For now, I am going to get a small (25'x8') carpet layout here to set up once in a while, and a SMT Test stand to play with at home, otherwise it's going to be at the local club! Can't wait... HO may suffer a bit for the next few months![:p]

For the MS connection I guess they require the "ugly box".

I've got 6021's and boosters that I use - I've heard about too many problems with the new digital system - also half my 1-gauge engines are still Analog (the Krok, BR 55, BR 78, BR 89, Henschel Diesel, and both BR 212's). Analog AC is absolutely wicked for outdoors - you tend not to get very dirty track - or animals lying on it.


I'll wait until all of the early adopters sort the bugs out.......before I commit.

I think you'll need the other MS controller 1.9 vA as well as the correct transformer and the correct ugly box.

This is what you will need, in my opinion:
6001 or 60055 Transformer 60VA 120 Volt N05 86,40 € KB 60111 Anschlussbox Spur 1 N04 20,40 € KB
60126 N/A Verlängerungskabel Systems 2m N05 10,00 € KB
60652 H0 Mobile Station+Basis+Adapter N04 123,50 € KB

Or you could go for this (Uhlenbrock):

65400 IB-Control 248,00 €

Or (Marklin):

6021 & 6001 from Ebay for less than 150 dollars.

The engines you are talking about have the old decoders and don't need the new digital controls to operate well. I'd ask modellzentrum if the have a package deal they can make for you - they are usually pretty good with that.

Can't happen - garage door transmitters work with selective signals

John

not exactly the same, but close...
http://www.maerklin.de/p...92&picname=54292.jpg

I dunno - but if your spending 1000 euros on a loco why not spent 99 on a dedicated controller - especially if they recommended the 1.9 A model.

The engines are much heavier and have larger motors (therefore higher current draws)- than the tiny HO models.

Also bear in mind that the larger track lengths from feeder point with 1 gauge result in higher resistance and therefore digital signal degradation - I've seen this effect with the 6021 - I just added another feeder point in my case, and a booster - and used Maerklin's special track clips to ensure a safe adequate connection. If anything you'd have an extra controller for your kids to run trains with on the HO layout.

Are the displays on the 1.9A controllers backlit? - I might acquire one also if that were the case - I'm with you on the trains though, the high commnad took delivery of 5 parcels: the E91, the Br56, the Berlin commuter train, the Hindenburgdamm set and two freight cars ... good thing I had a work social to attend last night. Had to buy some flowers today. The RR budget is pretty much done for the year.

John, here is something better than an E94... But I've already spent too much, so I'll not be getting it...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/e...item=5963024026&rd=1