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Offline Peter Neumann  
#1 Posted : 27 February 2008 16:07:12(UTC)
Peter Neumann

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Could someone explain the differences between the older Marklin 2100 series K-track and the newer 2200 series? Do both have nickel-silver track, same number of ties, etc. etc.?

Thanks,

Peter
Offline kbvrod  
#2 Posted : 27 February 2008 17:06:27(UTC)
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Hi Peter,all,
2100,is 'folded' rail,2200,is solid rail.

Dr Dirt
Offline Webmaster  
#3 Posted : 27 February 2008 17:30:23(UTC)
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The 2100 have the same rail profile as M-track, just to explain "folded"...
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Offline steventrain  
#4 Posted : 27 February 2008 18:36:05(UTC)
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The 21xx date from 1969 to 1980 and 22xx from 1981 to present.


See the link with pictures (in german).

http://www.erichs-modell...n_h0/gleise/gleise.htm#4
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Offline Hemmerich  
#5 Posted : 27 February 2008 21:09:43(UTC)
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This picture should make the difference more clear. wink

UserPostedImage

2100 rails (right) were sheet metal, whereas 2200 rails (left) are solid steel. Otherwise there is no difference for the tracks (but some technical improvements with switches, etc.).
Offline Peter Neumann  
#6 Posted : 27 February 2008 22:47:53(UTC)
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Okay, thank you all - danke dir Lutz!

Peter
Offline RobertMcDowell  
#7 Posted : 28 February 2008 04:56:53(UTC)
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Thanks for posing the question and thank you all for responding. Although C-track is great for my current layout, I am now more convinced I will use K-track for my next one.
Rob
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Offline DaleSchultz  
#8 Posted : 28 February 2008 05:01:16(UTC)
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the 22xx series rails are much better than the 21xx rails. Avoid the 21xxx stuff.
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Offline steventrain  
#9 Posted : 28 February 2008 15:35:21(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by DaleSchultz
<br />the 22xx series rails are much better than the 21xx rails. Avoid the 21xxx stuff.


Yeah, It is smooth running on 22xx.
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Offline hmsfix  
#10 Posted : 28 February 2008 15:44:43(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by DaleSchultz
<br />the 22xx series rails are much better than the 21xx rails. Avoid the 21xxx stuff.

I fully agree. The 22xx is highly superior over the 21xx series with respect to tolerances (e.g. rail joints fit together much better) and electric contact.

There is only one application where I prefer 21xx tracks over 22xx: you can very easily solder 21xx rails with normal electronics soldering metal. That's not possible with 22xx. Sometimes a useful feature for Do-It-Yourself track constructions (buffer stops, level crossings etc.).

Hans Martin
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