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Offline nunk  
#1 Posted : 30 September 2014 12:28:10(UTC)
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nunk

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Location: Logan Village, QLD
I’m about to install a 60966 mSD decoder in my 37655 diesel loco but I’m seriously concerned about the size of the wires comprising the harness.

The wires are multistrand 19 x 0.03mm which gives a x-sectional area of 0.013mm^2 which implies a current carrying capacity of only 0.13A (130mA). The ‘standard’ Marklin loco wiring is multistrand 10 x 0.1mm with a x-sectional area of 0.07mm^2 and current carrying capacity of 0.7A (700mA).

Interestingly, photos of the 60966 on the Marklin website show what appears to be the heavier wires forming the harness.

Has anyone experience of this? I’m a bit reluctant to proceed using such fine hook-up wires.
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Offline kimballthurlow  
#2 Posted : 04 October 2014 09:26:49(UTC)
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kimballthurlow

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I have done many conversions using these decoders, including old brass 2 rail and the wiring specification has never caused any problem. I must admit my first time I too was worried they were too fine.
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Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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Offline nunk  
#3 Posted : 05 October 2014 03:09:06(UTC)
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nunk

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Thanks Kimball,

I've gone ahead and installed the 60966 and all is well. Just had to change the f1 cab lighting icon on the CS to rear coupler icon.

I note you're a local.

Cheers,
nunk
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Offline kimballthurlow  
#4 Posted : 05 October 2014 20:39:18(UTC)
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Tarragindi on the south side. There are a few on the north side as well.
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Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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