Hi guys

The little worries of the TJDs on the way are seriously starting to get on my nerves.

I know I use a lot of it but my layout requires it and that's the layout I want.

I bought 3 new 24624s and already I have problems: the mechanism is not reliable and the TJD does not execute 100% of the order received.

Let me give an example: the train comes in from one side and has to go out to the right. The first part of the TJD is placed correctly, the second part is placed for the straight line, because the second part has not done its job.

At the moment it's not a big deal because I manually readjust the correct position but next year I'm going to work in automation with Itrain. What will be the result of these bad behaviors of the fucking TJD marklin? Disaster, disaster and equipment breakage! I am afraid so !!

In reality, track C is starting to annoy me because there are not only TJD problems, there is another problem: the failure of the manufacturing of contact rails.

On 10 tracks of which I cut the bridge (O) to make my feedbacks, I succeed 6. I know I can still use the waste: an insulated rail does not prevent the loco from running.

I also know that some people will tell me that they can make as many as they want, it's 100% success. To which I reply: of course, it is certain, but in my country, it was said that boasters already existed before Methuselah.

In conclusion, I have to make a decision. Next year we're moving, our last one (we hope), it'll be my last layout and I want it to work more than 100% and I don't want any nonsense to bother me.

One thing is certain: in this new layout, there will be a lot of TJDs (it will be the same as the one now) and I will use contact rails for axle detection as now and I don't want to spend a fortune on tracks!

So I'm thinking about track K. I don't know what it is. I've never used it before. I don't even know how it works. All I know is this: a lot of you use it.

I would like to receive information on this K-track if possible, especially regarding the TJD, the contacts by axle detection.

Finally, I suppose that the 74491 engines are not used in the K track, that the 74461-74462 decoders are not used either. Am I mistaken?

In short, would track K be more reliable than track C for these problems ( TJD and detection rails)?

Quite frankly, I say that Marklin has become so expensive that the customer is entitled to have very high requirements both in terms of rolling stock and accessories.

I also say that problems such as those of the TJD should not exist or at least provide a definitive and radical solution to the problem when it arises.

I don't want an motor 74491 to fail me because all the Marklin equipment will be for garbages, cs2, locos and wagons included!

I'm almost that far along!

Good night !!

Thewolf

Hi Serge...

I am a K-track user, and I like the look and feel of K-tracks. I started with M-track a very long time ago, but I am moving over to K-track entirely. Like Stephen has said, K-track will require "particular care and maintenance", as it is more flimsy than M or C-track. However, K-track can be made to look very prototypical with some good hand work. Go for it, man!

Cheers,
Ranjit

Hi Stephen

Thank you for your reply very appreciated.

It is true that it is simple with the c-track.

But I'm tired of all these little problems... that shouldn't exist given the price Marklin's asking for

Serge

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Hi Ranjit

Thank you for your reply.

It's going to be a difficult choice but I'd like to know in more detail if the Double Slip Switches behave correctly and if there are not some snags from time to time

Thewolf

I have seen Märklin layout with the C tracks and turnouts do often have problem.
It´s a good choice with K tracks, but there can be some problem like to use turnout motor 75491.
There is always some pro and cons.
I use Tortoise motor and m84 by connect half-wave voltage.
This way are excellent for the K turnouts.
Of course you can also use Servo motor and ESU servo decoder with the K turnouts.
If you have decides to use K tracks...

Serge. There is a saying. Better the devil you know than the one you don't. I have grown up with M track, and was contemplating going to K track but then I realized that I would not end up with a perfect scale railway anyway, so decided to stay with the M. I know it well and now have very few problems and lots of spares.
Take care.
Dereck

Hi Derek,

As mentioned above, I'm staying on c-track for the simple reason that with the help of PeFu, the TJD (shit Double Slip Switch ) problems will be solved (see my thread 24624 and the wiring).

Serge

Dale

I think that you are right

Serge

I wonder if any of the native Anglophones are making the effort to understand what Francophones who make the effort to speak or write in English language mean or write or in their comments. It seems like you're unable to make any effort or I think you don't want to make the effort.

That's a real shame. I explain what TJD means, I attach pictures and links from Marklin's site, but there is nothing to do. It doesn't fit. It seems you're stubborn.

But if you don't want members whose native language is not English, say it and we'll get out of here!!!!!!

Thewolf

Ok...I wrote over and over again that I would adapt and many times I have explained ......nevertheless I'm not going to start any controversy: the subject is not worth it and I don't have time to waste on it.

Thewolf

I think M meant Metall (German)/Metal (English) track and K meant Kunststoff (German)/Plastic (English). C track is also plastic so I couldn't guess where the C came from, maybe you are correct in thinking it stands for Click.

Harold.

I think that you are seriously derailing the convoy here...

My native language is danish, but for the last 20 years I´ve been living in Spain.
In your country, english is at least an oficial language there. ;-)
But what bothers me, is that you are now speaking for all non-native english speakers, with "we´ll get out of here". [sic]
For one; I won´t!!!

On that note, the thread is now locked!