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Offline klarinettmeister  
#1 Posted : 15 March 2012 08:35:49(UTC)
klarinettmeister

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Hi all!

By request I'm starting a new thread about this wonderful model of the Big Boy by Märklin and the real thing.

There have been many questions by us users about the models that you can't find in the catalogue, google (until now), etc.

Please share informative pictures, videos and experiences.

The first information I can contribute to is about the newest model 37994. I also think some of this applies to 37991, 37992 and 37993. Could somone confirm this as my 91 and 93 are in there boxes?
All functions are separate and can be mapped to whatever button you want. You also can map functions to "drive" and "stop". The smoke generator are. On 94 the smoke generator contacts are connected to AUX3 and can therefore be assigned to another button. On the 91 model this is permanently on. On the 93 I don't remember how the functions are mapped.

If you want to do some service under the engine like oiling it's best to turn it upside by following these steps (I have done this twice)

1. Put the engine on the wooden base and secure it with all the 3 screws.
2. Remove the big foam from the wooden box and turn it upside down.
3. Carefully put the base with the engine upside down in the foam.
4. Carefully unscrew the base and remove the base carefully.

The hardest part is to secure it to the base again as the foam is deeper than the engine. You have to push the base in the foam AND find the holes for the screws and secure the screws. Then it's just to turn the base with the engine carefully out of the foam.
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Offline Ian555  
#2 Posted : 15 March 2012 09:09:12(UTC)
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Hi David,

Thanks, this will be a very interesting thread. ThumpUp

Ian.

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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#3 Posted : 15 March 2012 09:10:22(UTC)
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I have 37993 and 37994 is on the way!
Offline Tony  
#4 Posted : 15 March 2012 09:40:43(UTC)
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37994 on the way - should get it this weekendBigGrin This is my first HO purchase in many many months.
Regards Tony
Offline Ian555  
#5 Posted : 15 March 2012 09:58:30(UTC)
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Hi all,

Couple of photo's of my Insider 37990 BigBoy.

Ian.


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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#6 Posted : 15 March 2012 10:14:22(UTC)
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And some of 37993.......

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Offline DamonKelly  
#7 Posted : 15 March 2012 12:11:10(UTC)
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Here's the real thing:

BB 4023 in Omaha, NE

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Cheers,
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Offline kbvrod  
#8 Posted : 15 March 2012 13:16:56(UTC)
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Hi all,









BigGrin

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Offline Ian555  
#9 Posted : 15 March 2012 16:56:48(UTC)
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Hi all,

Little and large.

BigBoy and Limmat.

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Offline steventrain  
#10 Posted : 15 March 2012 22:24:10(UTC)
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Nice pictures, Dave.Smile
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Offline klarinettmeister  
#11 Posted : 15 March 2012 23:38:35(UTC)
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Really nice contributions by everyone!

Ian, I noted that there´s a railing that´s loose on your Big Boy on the first pictures. Thanks for the comparison shot!

The videos were great! I´ve shared one of them on my Facebook already. BigGrin
Offline Nielsenr  
#12 Posted : 16 March 2012 04:00:51(UTC)
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I have a 37993 and have pre-ordered a 37994. Just waiting for the 37994 to get delivered to the States.

Robert
Offline klarinettmeister  
#13 Posted : 16 March 2012 09:48:17(UTC)
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Nice Robert. BigGrin

Seems that most people here have the 37993 and also have bought/preordered 37994.
Offline Dave Banks  
#14 Posted : 16 March 2012 10:25:33(UTC)
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37992 BigBoy being tweaked with my lokprogrammer.
Dave Banks attached the following image(s):
37992 Bigboy.jpg
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Offline EMD_GP7  
#15 Posted : 16 March 2012 13:37:15(UTC)
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The photos below show some other types of locomotives used alongside "Big Boys" on Sherman Hill, Wyoming which is where the locos worked.
I hope they are of interest to you.

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The "Big Boy" is No. 4020 and is a brass model by Key Brass and factory painted.
I have Big boys from Trix and Marklin but these are screwed to their "planks" and this loco was easiest to use as a comparison.

The centre loco is a "Veranda Turbine" by Lionel and has sound and DCC control.
These locos were introduced in the 50's and three types were produced and were discontinued when increased oil prices made them uneconomic.
About 50 were built in total in 4,500 and 8500 HP versions.

The Other locos are EMD GP9 A&B "Road switcher" units which became the predominant type of loco used for freight throughout the USA as they could be combined into suitable "Horsepowers" to suit the load and all controlled from one loco.

The VW "Draisine" is included for size comparison and is by Eheim/Brawa.

Regards, Colin.
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Offline Ian555  
#16 Posted : 16 March 2012 15:14:10(UTC)
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Hi Colin,

Wonderful models, thanks for the photo's. ThumpUp

Ian.

Offline Ian555  
#17 Posted : 17 March 2012 05:57:18(UTC)
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Hi all,

Here's my Insider 37990 BigBoy on the layout.

Ian.




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Offline Ian555  
#18 Posted : 17 March 2012 11:59:58(UTC)
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Hi all,

e-mail this morning from Lokshop....order status - 37994 - RS - ordered at producer.

Looks like I'm waiting another week.

Ian.

Offline klarinettmeister  
#19 Posted : 22 March 2012 23:44:27(UTC)
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Ian, what button do you use for the dog sound? BigGrin
Offline dntower85  
#20 Posted : 23 March 2012 03:24:43(UTC)
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Here is my 37990 that I just got. Best timing of a new post for me.




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era - some time in the future when the space time continuum is disrupted and ICE 3 Trains run on the same rails as the Adler and BR18's.
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Offline dntower85  
#21 Posted : 23 March 2012 03:33:48(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Ian, what button do you use for the dog sound? BigGrin


Yes Ian I tried to find that button too, I think do to the old design using two decoders it must be a combo of two functions just as the whistel changes with f4 pushed.

I hit some random functions and it meowed. :-)

DT
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era - some time in the future when the space time continuum is disrupted and ICE 3 Trains run on the same rails as the Adler and BR18's.
Offline dntower85  
#22 Posted : 23 March 2012 03:49:40(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Ian, what button do you use for the dog sound? BigGrin


Yes Ian I tried to find that button too, I think do to the old design using two decoders it must be a combo of two functions just as the whistel changes with f4 pushed.

I hit some random functions and it meowed. :-)

DT
Now powered by ECoS II unit#2, RocRail
era - some time in the future when the space time continuum is disrupted and ICE 3 Trains run on the same rails as the Adler and BR18's.
Offline Ian555  
#23 Posted : 23 March 2012 07:40:32(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Ian, what button do you use for the dog sound? BigGrin



Hi David,

I use the woof button. LOL

Ian.

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Offline Ian555  
#24 Posted : 23 March 2012 07:43:33(UTC)
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Hi Darrin,

Enjoyed watching your video. ThumpUp

Ian.

Offline Ian555  
#25 Posted : 23 March 2012 07:46:27(UTC)
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Hi Darrin,

Sometimes, when I'm in the train room and I am recording, the "woof noise" just automatically starts. Smile

Ian.

Offline john black  
#26 Posted : 01 April 2012 14:08:18(UTC)
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Congratulations and a big thanks, David - a topic on the BB is overdue for quite some time !!! Cool Cool Cool
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Offline john black  
#27 Posted : 01 April 2012 15:05:44(UTC)
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Loverly videos too, friends ... Laugh

Well, I do own just #4012 (M's release #37991 from year 2005) ...
and being restricted to a small layout she'll be my only BB, alas Sad
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Offline gachar001  
#28 Posted : 02 April 2012 17:55:08(UTC)
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Are there any visual differences between the 37993 and 37994?
Gautham
Atlanta, GA USA
Offline H0  
#29 Posted : 02 April 2012 19:33:01(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: gachar001 Go to Quoted Post
Are there any visual differences between the 37993 and 37994?
Yes, besides the smoke deflectors, the coal area of the tender is different (extra frame with 37993 for higher capacity), and something's different at the handrails at the front (maybe used as a cooler?).

Pictures of the older Big Boys:
https://www.marklin-user...klin-Big-Boy-models.aspx

Pictures of the new Big Boy 37994:
http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/rVMGJ9CiOh8/hqdefault.jpg
http://www.xbe.es/trens/oferta/bigboy1.jpg
Regards
Tom
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Offline klarinettmeister  
#30 Posted : 02 April 2012 20:20:39(UTC)
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Yesterday (I know it was 1st April yesterday) I took my 4 Big Boys out of their boxes and made some pictures and videos. They are now in their boxes, waiting for a layout!

I´ll start sharing the pictures and give some text. And here you´ll see the differences. On all the pictures from the front you´ll see them in the order from right (37990, 37991, 37993, 37994). In the background is the most impressive Walthers Blast Furnace. Enjoy. If you´re interested I´ll post the videos too. On them you´ll see all running with sounds and also one video without sounds so that you can hear the sounds of the motors.

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37994, 37993, 37991, 37990

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Let there be light! The 37990 has a front light and also a brighter light beam which is totally useless I think. The 37993 and 37994 have white LEDs.

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All 4 Big Boys from the side. Note where the smoke deflectors are installed on the 37994. I think I´ve misaligned one pipe on the picture. Need to investigate this... I´ve installed 2*7226 in the 37994.

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From above.

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Sorry, I´m a bad photographer...

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It´s magic.

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On this picture I´ve circled everything that´s visually new to the 37993 and 37994.

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The news catolouge says changes on the new tender. Where??? All 4 tenders looks the same to me!

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The 37994 Big Boy upside-down. Note the new pick-up shoe which looks like it came from an old 3005. The 37994 is much more sensitive on the tracks than the older models. Why change something that´s good??

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Front truck on 37994.

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The "newer" type of pick-up shoe. Much more sensitive than the older models!?!

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The tender of 37994

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Yes! The problem with the screw to the front truck is back!! The screw is really loose and I suspect the screw loosened up when the loco was running on my oval. It unscrewed totally when I tried to screw it back on the base upside-down. It´s possible to screw it on using a small screw-driver at the same angle as I show you on the picture. You don´t need to remove the motor, just the front decoder and the smoke generator contact holders and use very much light.

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Very clean!!

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X4013!!

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X4006!!
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Offline klarinettmeister  
#31 Posted : 02 April 2012 20:23:52(UTC)
klarinettmeister

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Tom, you were faster than me. BigGrin

Now I see the difference on the tender. Look at the picture from behind. On the 37994 it´s perfectly curved at the coal bunker, whereas the others aren´t equally curved. Thanks!
Offline Ian555  
#32 Posted : 02 April 2012 20:49:28(UTC)
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Hi David,

Wonderful photos, thanks for the time taken to set that all up. ThumpUp

Ian.

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Offline H0  
#33 Posted : 02 April 2012 21:07:28(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Tom, you were faster than me. BigGrin
I only searched for pictures - you marked and uploaded pictures.

BTW: another difference: my 37993 came with ESU decoder, the new 37994 comes with Märklin decoder and sounds differently.
I prefer the ESU sound, but some prefer the Märklin sound.
Earlier Big Boys have the pre-mfx Märklin sound which is less dynamic than modern sound decoders.

Some say that some 37993 also came with Märklin decoders.
Regards
Tom
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Offline klarinettmeister  
#34 Posted : 02 April 2012 21:24:45(UTC)
klarinettmeister

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Who knows... As there are different batches and we know that Märklin don´t inform their costumers of any changes.

I actually prefer the newest one, Märklin. Mostly because of the click-clack sound. But I´m a little worried about the new motor. It will be interesting to follow all the Youtube-videos. Here´s my latest. All sound functions on all the 4 Big Boys at the same time! Now the pipe is fixed. There´s a small hole where the pipe's peg will fit in. If I were to keep only one loco-model it would be one of the Big Boys!

Big Boy test
Offline gachar001  
#35 Posted : 02 April 2012 22:50:19(UTC)
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Tom and David,
Thanks for the nice pictures.
Gautham
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Offline john black  
#36 Posted : 03 April 2012 18:15:55(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post

The 37994 is much more sensitive on the tracks than the older models.
Why change something that´s good??

True words, David - talk about money ... LOL
BTW - by "more sensitive" do you mean dirt ?

Well, from my ~70 locos my BB (year 2005 #37991 w/ MFX-decoder)
is the one acting extremely picky when it comes to dusty track ThumbDown
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Offline klarinettmeister  
#37 Posted : 06 April 2012 12:42:41(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: john black Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post

The 37994 is much more sensitive on the tracks than the older models.
Why change something that´s good??

True words, David - talk about money ... LOL
BTW - by "more sensitive" do you mean dirt ?

Well, from my ~70 locos my BB (year 2005 #37991 w/ MFX-decoder)
is the one acting extremely picky when it comes to dusty track ThumbDown


John, I think it depends on the length of the pick-up shoe. I didn´t measure the pick-up shoes, but I think the new one is shorter. The pick-up shoe on the 37994 is similar to the older ones Märklin have used, like on the 3005.
Offline Bigdaddynz  
#38 Posted : 06 April 2012 13:30:37(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Yes! The problem with the screw to the front truck is back!! The screw is really loose and I suspect the screw loosened up when the loco was running on my oval. It unscrewed totally when I tried to screw it back on the base upside-down. It´s possible to screw it on using a small screw-driver at the same angle as I show you on the picture. You don´t need to remove the motor, just the front decoder and the smoke generator contact holders and use very much light.


Oh dear! I had the same problem with 37993, the screw was floating around inside the box when I got the loco. Hopefully 37994 is better - mine is somewhere between NZ Customs and me!
Offline klarinettmeister  
#39 Posted : 06 April 2012 14:11:47(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Bigdaddynz Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Yes! The problem with the screw to the front truck is back!! The screw is really loose and I suspect the screw loosened up when the loco was running on my oval. It unscrewed totally when I tried to screw it back on the base upside-down. It´s possible to screw it on using a small screw-driver at the same angle as I show you on the picture. You don´t need to remove the motor, just the front decoder and the smoke generator contact holders and use very much light.


Oh dear! I had the same problem with 37993, the screw was floating around inside the box when I got the loco. Hopefully 37994 is better - mine is somewhere between NZ Customs and me!


Just telling the truth. 37994 has the same problem... After I took the pictures from under the train I was supposed to screw it back on the board. I began in front and I accidently pulled too much. Then the front truck was loose... They should have a better design. Propably this design makes it easier to assemble the loco. The screw is too loose. The screw was loose on arrival on the 37990...
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Offline Deborail  
#40 Posted : 06 April 2012 15:22:24(UTC)
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I have the 22598 BB UP 4011BigGrin - It is a trix version, I got it in 2010 from ETS (Germany), The loco has been my flagship in my layouts in Dubai and Fujairah UAE and now in Thailand. Unfortunately due to transportation, it developed a little jerking problem but I had it fixed and now it runs smoothly as before. What a loco!

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Offline Ian555  
#41 Posted : 07 April 2012 08:02:49(UTC)
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Hi David,

Great video. ThumpUp

Ian.

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Offline Ian555  
#42 Posted : 20 April 2012 16:36:13(UTC)
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Hi all,

e-mail from Lokshop, order for 37994 shipped today. Smile

Ian.

Offline Bigdaddynz  
#43 Posted : 21 April 2012 00:59:06(UTC)
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Thankfully, there were no loose screws when I received my 37994. Here's a photo I took of it.

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Offline Ian555  
#44 Posted : 21 April 2012 07:17:43(UTC)
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Hi David,

Great photo, looking forward to my own one arriving. ThumpUp

Ian.

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Offline Nielsenr  
#45 Posted : 21 April 2012 08:11:54(UTC)
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Picked up my Big Boy on Wednesday ... awesome looking loco!!

Robert
Offline Ian555  
#46 Posted : 21 April 2012 08:23:11(UTC)
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Hi Robert,

Smile ThumpUp ThumpUp

Ian.

Offline Ian555  
#47 Posted : 24 April 2012 13:59:13(UTC)
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Hi all,

Arrived this morning, carefully opened the box and all looks well. ThumpUp

Ian.

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Offline steventrain  
#48 Posted : 24 April 2012 14:02:28(UTC)
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Very lovely, Ian.ThumpUp
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
Offline Ian555  
#49 Posted : 24 April 2012 14:07:00(UTC)
Ian555

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Hi Stephen,

Thanks. ThumpUp

Was a busy morning with parcels Smile , had a boxed 3075 arrive as well.

Ian.

Offline NZMarklinist  
#50 Posted : 26 April 2012 12:01:38(UTC)
NZMarklinist

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Originally Posted by: Bigdaddynz Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: klarinettmeister Go to Quoted Post
Yes! The problem with the screw to the front truck is back!! The screw is really loose and I suspect the screw loosened up when the loco was running on my oval. It unscrewed totally when I tried to screw it back on the base upside-down. It´s possible to screw it on using a small screw-driver at the same angle as I show you on the picture. You don´t need to remove the motor, just the front decoder and the smoke generator contact holders and use very much light.


Oh dear! I had the same problem with 37993, the screw was floating around inside the box when I got the loco. Hopefully 37994 is better - mine is somewhere between NZ Customs and me!



Hi David & BD,
Mine's on the way from Germany from LS too, as of Monday Morning, I hope you didn't & I don't have a pause and another contribution to HM Customs, Dave ? Cursing

As for this loose screw business, I thought it was the screw holding the front truck or bogie from underneath but David's pic shows him delving into the inards, so what screw is the problem David/Dave ? What do I need to look out for, as if we should need to Glare

Dennis tells me he had a loose screw in the box when he received his 37990, brand new ex factory, a few years ago too Confused

You would think Marklin would have this problem solved by now, does the screw come loose with use on these Locos Confused Cursing


PS; Lovely pics David, Dave and Ian ThumpUp
Glen
Auckland NZ

" Every Marklin layout needs a V200, a Railbus and a Banana car", not to mention a few Black and red Steamers, oh and the odd Elok !

CS1 Reloaded, Touch Cab, C Track Modules, K track layout all under construction. Currently Insider
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