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Offline Agustín Urrejola  
#1 Posted : 13 May 2020 23:09:13(UTC)
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Agustín Urrejola

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Hello, I have a Trix transformer, it is compatible with marklin HO tracks?
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Offline kimballthurlow  
#2 Posted : 14 May 2020 00:27:42(UTC)
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If the transformer (controller?) is from the 1950-80s and you are trying to drive Märklin locomotives on Märklin tracks, the answer is NO.

Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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#3 Posted : 14 May 2020 01:03:21(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Agustín Urrejola Go to Quoted Post
Hello, I have a trix transformer, it is compatible with marklin tracks?


That depends.

Generally speaking the answer is no, because Marklin analog locos run on AC so would not respond to a Trix transformer which I assume uses a DC output.

Marklin track requires a centre rail pickup shoe on the loco used and the two outside rails are electrically joined (which they aren't on a 2 rail system). You would need a Marklin loco that could run on DC, or a Trix DC loco that had been converted with a centre rail pickup shoe added so that it could run on Marklin tracks to be able to use your Trix transformer.
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#4 Posted : 14 May 2020 01:09:25(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Agustín Urrejola Go to Quoted Post
Hello, I have a Trix transformer, it is compatible with marklin HO tracks?


You've raised this question is several threads, please do not do that! It's a sure way to annoy members and forum moderators.

I have merged the replies to your queries into this thread.
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Offline hxmiesa  
#5 Posted : 15 May 2020 09:58:31(UTC)
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Contrary to what most ppl say here, you can actually run your old analogue Märklin locos fine. You just cant change the direction.
-Even if it´s not a "compatible" item.
Best regards
Henrik Hoexbroe ("The Dane In Spain")
http://hoexbroe.tripod.com
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Offline kimballthurlow  
#6 Posted : 16 May 2020 02:05:04(UTC)
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Contrary to what most ppl say here, you can actually run your old analogue Märklin locos fine. You just cant change the direction.
-Even if it´s not a "compatible" item.


Hi Henrik,
Thanks for clarifying that information.

I dug up an old thread on the Trix Express technicals here:
https://www.marklin-user...7899-What-s-Trix-Express

Therein and I quote:
Most TRIX-EXPRESS (TE) is DC. Only early models before ~1953 can be run with AC. But all Marklin transformers (execpt for Z and SPRINT) are delivering AC. So look out for any 12-14VDC-controller. Almost all US-brands used that system.

Markus

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Kimball
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