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Offline Spokanesteve  
#1 Posted : 12 May 2019 23:21:18(UTC)
Spokanesteve

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Hello all:

I am working on upgrading some very old Marklin trains.

As part of this project I acquired a MS1 from eBay - 60652. But maybe I have made mistake.....? Confused

The MS1 came with a track connecting piece that the MS1 plugs into.

There is also a power cord.

My question is what type of power needs to be supplied?

I also have a 6646 32VA transformer. The 6646 shows that the "B" output is 5-17/25 VAC and the "L" output is 17 VAC.

Is it possible to use the "L" output of 17 VAC to power the MS1?

I did read the manual on Marklin's site and it doesn't have that specification. I have also done a "search" on the forum. I'm sure this is a simple question for everyone here and I appreciate any help!

Thanks much, Steve.
Offline clapcott  
#2 Posted : 13 May 2019 01:25:26(UTC)
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Page 10 of the manual does show an image of a transformers specification plate.

16V AC is fine - i.e. use the Brown(0)/Yellow(L) output from your transformer.

When referencing the connection images at the back of the manual (pg 42/43) - a grey transformer is pictured but the meaning is any standard Marklin Transformer delivering 16V. Power should be 32VA+ but even a 10VA transformer will work for 1/2 basic locomotives.

An alternative (as seen in the manual) is a Black DC power supply.
Ref 66181
https://static.maerklin....ed085c62a01434542110.pdf

At the time the MS1 was being sold this option provided 18VA and came with/for the MS1 1.2 Amp variant
The 1.9 Amp variant needed 32VA (for full capacity) - i.e. a transformer was the solution at the time.

A modern 32VA 36VA DC power supply is an option

I suggest you check the INFO section of the MS1 when you have it powered up and look for this 1.2 or 1.9 reference.

Edited by user 13 May 2019 22:45:46(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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Offline Spokanesteve  
#3 Posted : 13 May 2019 02:00:50(UTC)
Spokanesteve

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Thank you very much for the clarification! I really appreciate it. Steve.
Offline H0  
#4 Posted : 13 May 2019 19:15:07(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: clapcott Go to Quoted Post
A modern 32VA DC power supply is an option
For full capacity I'd go for a 2 A DC power supply - like the 36 VA supplies offered by Märklin and Roco and others.

Regards
Tom
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