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Offline ekko star  
#1 Posted : 07 August 2011 12:44:13(UTC)
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ekko star


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Hi,

Newbie here Wub

I have just been given a 1970's vintage Z-gauge mini club 8900 set.

Everything seems in excellent/near mint order. The only thing is I don't have a transformer to run it.

Can anyone please point me to a suitable transformer please. I believe the correct original variant would be a Marklin Z 6731.

I maybe able to source a far newer Mini Club Transformer 05. Would that work ok ?

Thanks
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Offline steventrain  
#2 Posted : 07 August 2011 13:23:59(UTC)
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Hi and welcome to the forum.

Yes, The newer transformer 05 or 6731 8 volt output can be use with mini-club loco.

Any other 12-23 volt transformer controller may kill mini-club loco motor.
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Offline hennabm  
#3 Posted : 07 August 2011 13:54:15(UTC)
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Hi and welcome to the forum ThumpUp

Mike
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Offline ekko star  
#4 Posted : 07 August 2011 14:02:11(UTC)
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Hi,

Thanks for the quick responses and warm welcome guys Smile

Any idea where I can locate a 6731 or perhaps an 05 and what sort of price I should be expecting to pay ?

How about replacement parts for the loco and where can these be sourced from. Given it's age (nearly 40 years) if I needed a new motor can a replacement be bought easily ?

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Offline hennabm  
#5 Posted : 07 August 2011 14:52:47(UTC)
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hennabm

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I would try ebay as a starter. Ebay.de will be a better bet as more were probably sold there than the UK. Look for a German seller that uses paypal and you don't incur bank charges for the conversion to Euros etc.

Spares for Z gauge I'm not sure but someone will be along to help I'm sure. BigGrin
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Offline Loadmaster  
#6 Posted : 08 August 2011 04:06:46(UTC)
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You might also want to check E Bay.com which is the US market. Considering the exchange rate, the price may be better, but just don't forget to caculate the shipping cost. I have watched items on E Bay and sometimes they are bid above what you can purchase them at retail and not have any shipping cost.
May I suggest that you stick to a Marklin transformer, Micro Trains also sells a transformer, but it has a mark at which you should not move the throttle any higher. You need to be careful not to cook the engine. The original engines had 3 pole motors and were later upgraded to 5 pole motors.

Good Luck and welcome to the form.

Robert
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Offline ozzman  
#7 Posted : 08 August 2011 07:17:18(UTC)
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Hello and welcome to this forum, and welcome to the world of Z! Have a look on eBay Germany - trafos are always being listed there. In particular look for a seller who goes under the name of stampino, whom I cannot recommend too highly. He usually has a big range of items, including track and rolling stock, and the odd loco or two. His prices are reasonable and he won't rip you off on postage.
Gary
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Offline steventrain  
#8 Posted : 08 August 2011 10:08:24(UTC)
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Hi ekko star.

If you buying any mini-club from USA or outside europe, You may pay 30% value item custom duty if entry to UK.

But this link one from UK.Wink

http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...&hash=item25664e8e84
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Offline hennabm  
#9 Posted : 08 August 2011 12:45:42(UTC)
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Hi all

Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the US run on 110v mains whilst Europe is mostly 220/240v. Confused Confused

If so, then be careful buying from the US.
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